& Outreach Services The Library will be closed all day for staff training.
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Sunday, 12/31 - Monday, 1/1 In celebration the holidays, HCPL will be closed December 24 - 26 and December 31 - January 1. Items may be dropped off at the Washington St. entrance or at our new drive-up drop box at the parking lot entrance. Patrons may renew items or place reserves at hcpl.org. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Monday Movie Monday, December 4, 10 am Multi-Purpose Room Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free, newly released movie featuring Bruce Willis on a big screen. No registration is required but seating is limited. Doors will open at 9:45 am. Refreshments will be provided!
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Creative Writing Group Thursdays, December 7 & 21, 5:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room We will explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. We will participate in writing prompts and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials: no personal work over 5 pages.
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Beyond the Book Monday, December 11, 6 pm Multi-Purpose Room Come join us to discuss books from the New York Times bestseller's list. This month's book is The Luster of Lost Things by Sophie Chen Keller.
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BingoThursday, December 14, 11:30 am Multi-Purpose RoomIs BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, "BINGO!"
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Genealogy Lunch Bunch Friday, December 1, 12 pm Multi-Purpose Room Come join us for a monthly brown bag discussion group with occasional speakers and webinars. We meet the first Friday of every month. Bring your brick walls, questions, tips and tricks, and genealogy knowledge, along with your lunch, and spend some quality genealogy time with us.
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Thursday, December 14, 6 pm Upstairs Meeting Room Stay up-to-date on genealogy news and resources with this series designed to highlight new happenings each month. Each class will cover different topics from tracing your tree and organizing your information, to exploring genealogy websites, and more.
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Family Movie Night: Christmas Monday, December 4, 5:15 pm Multi-Purpose Room Join us for a Christmas themed movie night with popcorn and pajamas! Doors open at 5:15 pm.
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Toddler Tales Wednesdays, December 6 & 13, @ 10 am Children's Department Toddlers are little people in a big world, constantly learning and developing as they grow. Join us for a fast-paced storytime with puppets, flannel boards, music, and movement. Following storytime, you and your toddler can play in the various centers in the Children's Department.
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Lil' Explorers Preschool Storytime and More Thursdays, December 7 & 14 @ 10 am Children's Department Talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing is what a Lil' Explorer does! Each week we will explore various themes while we read, talk, sing, write, dance, and even play our way through our stories.
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Minecraft EDU Thursdays, December 7 & 14 @ 4 pm Children's Department Minecraft EDU combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills in a very fun and highly creative way. Participants will use their critical thinking skills, as well as their social skills. Must register at library on first come, first served basis: must have signed Minecraft Edu consent form; maximum amount of registrants is 10. However, a standing waiting list will be taken. Participants are allowed to miss two sessions in a month before they lose their spot.
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Make-N-Take Crafts
Saturday, December 16, 9:00 am
Children's Department
Make N' Take Saturdays are a fun drop in program for children of all ages. Stop by the Children's Department anytime between 9am-4pm to make a craft and take it home.
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Christmas at the Library
Monday, December 11, 5:30 pm
Henderson County Public Library
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and our favorite! Celebrate Christmas with us throughout the library. We will have crafts, snacks, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring the entire family for an evening of holiday spirit!
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Friday, December 29, 11:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room
5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year! Bring your kids to the library for our "Noon Year's Eve Party!" We will have crafts, snacks, and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. Don't forget your camera and your festive New Year's attire! Registration is strongly encouraged.
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Windows 10
Wednesday, December 6, 2:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
The Henderson County Public Library will offer a Windows 10 class to help you become more familiar with navigating the start menu, personalizing Windows, working with the desktop, files and folders, as well as accessing the Internet using Microsoft Edge. There are a limited number of spots, so reserve your seat today. Feel free to bring your own device.
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Game On! Teen Gaming Club
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a diamond mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12 - 19, must have signed video game consent form to participate.
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Drop-In DIY: No-Sew T-Shirt Pillows
Thursday, December 7, 4:30 pm
Teen Department
Did you outgrow your favorite t-shirt? Turn it into a comfy throw pillow! Bring a t-shirt that you would like to turn into a keepsake decorative pillow and we will provide all other materials.
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Teen Takeover: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Saturday, December 9, 2 pm Teen Department Come play one of the most exciting games around! Can your team disarm the bomb by communicating verbal instructions to your teammate? You have to keep talking so nobody explodes!
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Genius Hour: Chain Reaction Challenge
Thursday, December 14, 4:30 pm
Teen Department
Can you make a machine that causes a balloon to pop? Create a working mechanism out of provided bits, pieces, and tools, and see what simple tasks your invention can accomplish!
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