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Join us for HVL’s new Reading Buddies program, perfect for new and practicing readers! Weekly on Thursdays, from 4:30-5:30 pmFebruary 3, 10, 17. 24; March 3, 10, 24, 31; April 7 During each Reading Buddies session, young readers will be partnered with a teen volunteer. Together, buddies will choose books, find a cozy spot in the library, and take turns reading aloud. This program […]
» Read moreGame Knights is back, virtually! Join TAB volunteers and HVL staff online via Zoom for an evening of gaming. We will rotate through several games each month, including Jackbox games, Among Us, Skibbl.io, Codenames, online versions of classic board games, and more. For students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. When registering for the program, please use the email address to which you would like […]
» Read moreChocolate Chip Cookie Painting Using watercolor, colored pencil, and a white gel pen, participants will learn how to create a realistic chocolate chip cookie painting. Zoom Workshop: Thursday, February 3 at 6:30 pmSupply kits for this project will be available for pickup starting Monday, January 24. Zoom details will be emailed on the day of the program. When registering, please […]
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On Mondays after school all students in grades 6-12 will now have the teen area reserved especially for them. Each week there will be a new activity, game, or project available. Or use the time to start homework, ask questions about books or databases for research, or just hang out. This after school time is yours to enjoy your library space with […]
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Students in grades 6-8, join us after school for the next Middle School Book Club! For this meeting we are reading The Scorpio Races, by Maggie Stiefvater. Copies are available for check out at the circulation desk. We will have snacks, discussion, activities, and a project to take home! Registration is required. Friday, December 10 at 3:30 – Register here
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Join us for the first get together of the Middle School Book Club! Have you read anything this year that you’ve really loved? Tell us about it! For this meeting everyone gets to bring their own book to recommend to the group. During our get together we’ll also choose a book to read together for next month, create a group name, […]
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Postponed – This program will be rescheduled for the winter. For many applicants, the admissions essay is the most stressful aspect of the college application process.Learn ways to support your students as they prepare their applications and college admissions essays during this virtual workshop with award-winning writer, Linda George. For the parents of college admission applicants. Registration is required. This program will be […]
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Alliance Reading Circle is back! Our first meeting of the 2021-2022 academic year is Thursday, September 30, at 7 pm – Register. This discussion group for teens meets regularly to share resources, personal experiences, and books to help equip each of us to be a better ally, an active anti-racist, and an agent for social equity. As the year progresses, […]
» Read moreIt’s Pet Week at HVL! For DIY Teens this week we will learn how to make our own homemade pet toys for dogs and cats. This take home kit includes supplies and instructions to create several toys for your favorite best friend at home or you may donate to our local animal shelter via HVL. Supplies are limited and registration is required. Once reserved, […]
» Read moreHang on to your kite tails! This DIY Teens Take Home Kit will include instructions and supplies to make your own kite to fly. Supplies are limited and registration is required. Once reserved, kits can be picked up the week of July 24-30. Pick-up instructions will be emailed to each registrant. For students in grades 6-12. While each bag will come with instructions, […]
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