Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library Summer Reading Club 2018 Free Programs for all ages! 400 Indian Trail Drive Harker Heights, TX 76548 254-953-5491 www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/virtuallibrary
Friday Morning Makers Fridays (June - August) 9:00 a.m. - Noon Enjoy an all-ages makerspace every Friday morning. We provide the materials, you create the masterpiece! Kent Cummins Magic Show! Saturday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for a magical day at the Library! Enjoy a magic show and magic tutorial afterwards! Fantastic Fandom Cosplay Friday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Adults and teens celebrate their fandoms at this very special dance in the Library! From Harry Potter to Sailor Moon, dress to impress and mingle with other cosplayers! A Night at Hogwarts (Fun for the whole family) Friday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. We are pleased to inform you that you have a place in the Library s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Please send your owl or call 254-953-5491 to register your family for a evening at Hogwarts where you will gather your needed supplies, learn beginning spells, and meet with your fellow housemates. Space is limited, register your family starting May 1st! Lords and Ladies, Knights and Villains Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. Dress as your favorite princess, villain, knight, or prince for a day of medieval family fun at the Library! Geekfest Central Texas College Friday, August 17 - Sunday August 19 Can t get enough cosplay? Visit Central Texas College for Geekfest 2018! Geek your favorite fandom, visit the Library s rooms as we present Harry Potter programs, starting with the Yule Ball on Friday night. Admission is required, visit www.starsatnight.org/geekfest for information on pricing, program lineup, and more!
Baby Steps (0-18 months) Mondays at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Babies, parents, and caregivers will enjoy working together in this lapsit program to learn songs, rhymes, action games, and more! No older siblings, please. Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesdays: June 5 - July 31 9:00 a.m. (0-18 months) 10:00 a.m. (19 months and older) Go on a music-filled adventure! Children and their caregivers learn songs, beginner s musical concepts, are introduced to instruments, and more! Program is first come, first serve. Little STEAMers Tuesdays: August 7-28 9:00 a.m. (0-18 months) 10:00 a.m. (19 months and older) Children, parents, and caregivers explore the world around them! This beginner s sensory program introduces your child to STEAM learning in a fun, play-based program! Toddler Time Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. (0-3 years) Don t miss this high-energy program filled with fun! Babies and toddlers will love experiencing stories, music, rhymes, fingerplays, and more while learning early literacy skills and valuable life skills! Storytime Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (3-6 years) Get active each week with stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Children will develop early literacy skills and life skills while having a blast with their parents and caregivers! Sign up in the Library or online at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/
Maker Mondays Mondays: June 4 - August 20 2:00 p.m. Calling all makers! Join us for a makerspace that really ROCKS! We provide the raw materials and the finished product is designed by you! From masks to notebooks, what can you create? Best for ages 5-12. Tech Tuesdays Tuesdays: June 5 - August 21 2:00 p.m. Bring your budding tech geniuses for a fun program that gets children hands-on with technology! School-age children will love exploring robotics, clay animation, green screen fun, and more! Best for ages 5-12. Science Rocks! Wednesdays: June 6 - August 22 2:00 p.m. Love science? So do we! Join us for a weekly program where we explore the world of science! Best for ages 5-12. Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! Club Saturdays Year Round 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Children age 8-17 battle and duel. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Paper Crafts Club Every 2nd Saturday Year Round 11:00 a.m. Children of all ages and their parents/guardians gather to craft scrapbooking pages, greeting cards, and more! Building Blocks Club Every 2nd Saturday, June - August 2:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to build amazing feats of engineering fun with magna tiles, LEGOs, Interlox, and more!
Thursday Night Family Fun! Reading Rovers Thursdays: June 7, July 5, August 2 The whole family will love meeting these therapy dogs! Read, draw a picture, or just have fun! STEAM Nights Thursdays: June 14, July 12, August 16 Love hands-on STEAM exploration? Children of all ages will love science activities, sensory experiences, and more! Community Helper Nights Thursdays: June 21, July 19, August 9 Families will enjoy meeting community helpers from the Harker Heights Fire Department, Police Department, and Pet Adoption Center. Bookworms & Crafters Club Thursdays: June 28, July 26, August 23 Do you love a traditional storytime with a craft? Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! Registration-Required Programs Visit the Library starting May 1st, 2018 to register! Coding with Kids (ages 8-11) Saturday, June 16 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Your kids will love learning introductory coding skills! Children must be able to read and write fluently to register. Sewing Camp (ages 7-12) Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Interested in fiber arts? This two day camp will teach you introductory sewing skills! A Night at Hogwarts (Fun for the whole family) Friday, July 13 6:30 p.m. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Families, spend an evening at Hogwarts! Choose your house, practice spells, and more!
School s Out Celebration! Thursday, May 31 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Teens ages 12-17 get together to celebrate the end of the school year with snacks and more! Anime Matinee Mondays Mondays: June 4 and 18, July 9 and 23, and August 6 and 20 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Teens enjoy a variety of anime episodes and snacks! 1 st Thursday Gaming Thursdays: June 7, July 5, and August 2 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Visit us every first Thursday to play Nintendo Land on the Wii U! Teen Pool Party Friday, June 8 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Department and the Library bring you a night of swimming, snacks, and a DJ! ***Teen Dive-Ins are for ages 12-17. No younger siblings allowed and gate admission rates apply*** Teen Coding Workshop Saturday, June 16 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Teens will love learning introductory coding skills in this FREE workshop! Register at the Library starting on May 1st! Recycled Art: Book Page Project Saturday, July 21 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Teens use permanent markers and recycled book pages to make masterpieces. No registration or art skills required. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh Mini Battles Saturdays Year Round 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Library is hosting Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh Mini Battles for ages 8-17. **Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.**
The A-LIST Club First Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Older teens and adults with special needs will love this adaptive Library program tailored just for them! Tech Tuesday Workshops Every second Tuesday in Activities Room C at Need Tech help? Our monthly workshops and tutoring are the answer! Visit our website or call for monthly workshop topics. Writer s Support Group Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm Join us and work through the writing process! Get support, tips, bounce off ideas, and more with other area writers! HHPL Book Discussion Club Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm Join us for a lively discussion of a different book each month. June 21: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas July 19: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami August 16: TBD Fiber Frenzy First Saturday of the month at 4:00 pm Bring your fiber arts to the Library! Meet new people while you enjoy knitting, crocheting, and more. New crafters welcome! Yoga Therapy Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 pm Special guest Tawni Lay of Living Lotus Yoga will lead this workshop on Yoga Therapy. Registration is required. Jazz Night with Dave Wild Friday, July 20 Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Performance at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Jazz in the Library! Camp NaNoWriMo Friday, July 13 and Friday, July 27 Activities Room C at Please join us for these special Camp NaNoWriMo write-ins. Tech Tutoring Would you prefer one-on-help to learn basic computer skills? Call to sign up for a session today!
From Big Trucks to Lucas Miller, families will enjoy these Library shows every Wednesday morning! 6.06.2018: Big Truck Show (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Sign up for the Summer Reading Club, see BIG TRUCKS, and more! 6.13.2018: STEAM Day (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Explore the world of science with hands-on activities! 6.20.2018: Slammin Shadow Puppets (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Matt Sandbank is back with his high-energy shadow puppet show! 6.27.2018: The Sound of Africa (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Elizabeth Kahura brings the music of Africa to the Library! 7.04.2018: Library Closed 7.11.2018: Magical Mayhem (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Todd McKinney is ready to astound us all with his magical mayhem! 7.18.2018: Dinosaur Day (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Bring the whole family for an interactive show with Dinosaur George! 7.25.2018: Play with Your Food! (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Enjoy a hands-on food science program! 8.01.2018: Library Game Show(9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) The First National Bank Texas is here with a fun game show! 8.08.2018: Dance your Cares Away (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) Move and groove with us and dance your cares away! 8.15.2018: The Singing Zoologist (9:30 a.m. AND 11:00 a.m.) To sign up for our Summer Reading Club, learn more about Library services and programs, and more, please visit: