HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMMING |
More than just a room full of books, the Youth Services Department at Hurst Public Library offers a wide variety of programming and materials for infants through 12 th graders and their families. See the Library Calendar of Events for a current programming schedule, or go to the Teen Pulse Page for information about our clubs & programs for teens! |
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Year-round Programs |
| Story Time |
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| Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. |
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for ages three - kindergarten (3-6 years) |
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Children must be able to sit independently; three year olds who need to sit with an adult are welcome to attend Toddler Time |
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A responsible adult must be present in the Library; adults attending the program are provided separate seating at the rear and sides of the story room with any younger siblings |
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Older siblings who are not disruptive are welcome |
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If any child in your care becomes uncomfortable, restless, or disruptive, please take them out of the story room; feel free to return at an appropriate time later in the program |
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Toys and food are not compatible with Story Time; please keep them outside or at home |
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Please be waiting at the end of Story Time to pick up the children in your care |
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| Toddler Time |
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| Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
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for ages 1 - 3 years |
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This is a learning and sharing time for parents and children together |
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Adults must sit with attending children |
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Older siblings who are not disruptive are welcome (and can be great examples!) |
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Please keep food and drink to a minimum |
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| Chess Club |
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| Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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for children elementary age through high school |
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All levels of players are welcome, including beginners |
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Children under the age of 9 must have a responsible adult or teenager remain in the Library |
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Equipment is supplied |
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| Chapter Chats |
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| 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. |
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for 4th - 6th graders |
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Discussion surrounding a different book each month. CLICK HERE for more details. |
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Activities related to the book will be featured |
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Parents are welcome to read and attend as well |
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Special/Seasonal Programs |
| Train Car Creations/ Train Parade |
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| During Train Month at Hurst Public Library (January) |
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for all ages |
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Materials provided to make individual train cars from boxes or poster board |
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All kids who make a train car are invited to be part of a parade aroung the Library |
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Parade ends in a special storytime celebration of trains for participants and observers alike |
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| Puppet People |
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| Monthly meetings January - May |
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for 4th - 8th graders |
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Learn puppetry tips and practice |
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Perform in puppet shows during Summer Reading Club and sometimes at other events |
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| Spring Tea Party |
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| A Children's Book Week celebration (in May) |
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for ages 4 - 11 years |
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Boys and girls welcome |
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Dressing up is encouraged but not required |
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A time of refreshments, craft, manners and stories |
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| Summer Reading Club |
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| Every Summer, June - July |
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A multi-week program to encourage the fun of reading for everyone |
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readers and non-readers may participate |
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Special programs for various age groups and families occur throughout the summer |
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| Boo Books |
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| Halloween, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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for all ages |
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Costumes are encouraged but not required |
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Stories (silly and/or slightly scary) and crafts |
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Treats (and maybe a trick or two!) |
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