Kids & Tweens

The “Ocean, Freshwater, and Us” Giant Floor Map will be at HPL! Journey through ocean basins, freshwater ecosystems, and watersheds across Canada. From the Atlantic Gulley to marine protected areas in the Arctic, discover the beauty and wonder of the ocean and inland waters in Canada. Use an augmented reality app to experience even more. Thank you to Ocean Week Canada and their partners for lending this map.

The “Ocean, Freshwater, and Us” Giant Floor Map will be at HPL! Journey through ocean basins, freshwater ecosystems, and watersheds across Canada. From the Atlantic Gulley to marine protected areas in the Arctic, discover the beauty and wonder of the ocean and inland waters in Canada. Use an augmented reality app to experience even more. Thank you to Ocean Week Canada and their partners for lending this map.

In this workshop, we will draw on foam to create our printmaking surface. This child-friendly version of relief printing allows kids to transfer their design to paper with paint, and leave with a finished print! Facilitated by local artist Andrea McCallum.

Ages 8-12. Registration required. Registration opens June 17.

Love Minecraft? Come to your library to design and build in creative mode with other participants. Work on build challenges together with Teen Tech Emily. Limit of two Minecraft sessions per participant. Registration required. Registration opens June 17. Ages 7-12.

Love Minecraft? Come to your library to design and build in creative mode with other participants. Work on build challenges together with Teen Tech Emily. Limit of two Minecraft sessions per participant. Registration required. Registration opens June 17. Ages 7-12.

Join us for Storytime at Hutcheson Beach! 30 minutes of picture books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children ages 0-6 years. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy! Drop-in program.

In case of inclement weather, Storytime may be cancelled or moved to the Children’s Library. Please check the website, social media, or call the library at 705-789-5232 for more information.

Explore many different types of technologies and engage with others who have similar interests. Experience coding, robots, and many other tech gadgets with help from Teen Tech Emily. Aimed at age 4-8. 

Join other Lego fans at your library to be creative and build with Lego! There will be a build challenge, and creations will be put on display in the Children’s Library afterward. Space is limited, registration required. For families with children ages 4-12.

Tuesday, July 7 at 10:30-11:30 am – registration opens June 17
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30-11:30 am – registration opens July 7
Tuesday, August 25 – registration opens July 21

Have you ever had a big change in your life? Did you have a big feeling about it? What did you do?

Come and hear a story read aloud about Big Feelings that can come with Big Changes. We will also be coloring some butterflies. Parents are welcome to stay and learn more about our free programming for children held at Hospice Huntsville.

This program is presented by the Hospice Huntsville’s Children’s Grief Program. 

Love Minecraft? Come to your library to design and build in creative mode with other participants. Work on build challenges together with Teen Tech Emily. Limit of two Minecraft sessions per participant. Registration required. Registration opens June 17. Ages 7-12.