Kids at HDL

Hands On Science

Jul 22nd | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Herrick Main Library
Ruff Readers

Jul 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Herrick Main Library
Cryptid Automata

Jul 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Herrick Main Library
Glass Pebble Magnet Drop-In

Jul 23rd | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Herrick Main Library
Reading Wranglers

Jul 25th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
Act Out! Readers' Theatre: Session A

Jul 28th - Jul 31st | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Herrick Main Library

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Summer Writing for Kids and Teens

HDL is excited to host a summer of writing with our Kids Summer Writing Challenge and Teen Summer Writing Contest, "Stories Are Out There."

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HRT: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Jul 30th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Herrick North Branch

Families: Join us outside for a free, preview of Hope Summer Repertory Theatre's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver: Explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories.

Baby Storytimes

0-18mos with a caregiver: Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, rhymes, and songs. A casual playtime will follow our program.

HRT: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Jul 30th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Herrick North Branch

Families: Join us outside for a free, preview of Hope Summer Repertory Theatre's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18mos-3 with a caregiver: Explore early literacy skills with fingerplays, songs, and stories.

Baby Storytimes

0-18mos with a caregiver: Explore early literacy skills with stories, bounces, rhymes, and songs. A casual playtime will follow our program.

Parent Meetup/Themed Playtime

Jul 19th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Herrick Main Library
OAISD Play n Learn

Jul 21st | 9:30am - 10:30am

Herrick Main Library
Books and Blooms at Windmill Island Gardens

Jul 21st | 10:00am - 10:30am

Windmill Island Gardens
OAISD Play n Learn

Jul 21st | 10:45am - 11:45am

Herrick Main Library

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Resources

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is a database of children's books in many different languages, so kids can enjoy books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English).

ABC Mouse

Educational website for kids 2-7 years old to explore math, reading, art, science & music through puzzles, stories and interactive games.

"Libby for Kids" with the Libby icon against a magenta background

Libby Kids

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for kids. Borrow with your library card and download to any device.

Kanopy Kids

Curated, award winning video content for kids. Log in with a library card, select content, and access content for 72 hours.

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids is a database of children's books in many different languages, so kids can enjoy books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English).

ABC Mouse

Educational website for kids 2-7 years old to explore math, reading, art, science & music through puzzles, stories and interactive games.

Libby Kids

Digital library collection of eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks for kids. Borrow with your library card and download to any device.

Kanopy Kids

Curated, award winning video content for kids. Log in with a library card, select content, and access content for 72 hours.

Text AlertsText Alerts

Keep up to date on your library account with text alerts for holds, items due soon and overdue items.

Audio-Enabled Books

Discovering Audio Enabled Books

Audio-Enabled Picture Book Favorites

Discovering Audio Enabled Books

Audio-Enabled Picture Book Favorites

Early Literacy

June Early Literacy Calendar in English

Junio Early Literacy Calendar in Spanish

Talk

Talking with children helps them learn oral language, one of the most critical early literacy skills. Children learn about language by listening to parents talk and joining in the conversation.

Sing

Singing develops language skills. Slows down language so children can hear the different sounds in words. Helps children learn new words and information.

Read

Reading together develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read.

Play

Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are doing.

Write

Children become aware that printed letters stand for spoken words as they see print used in their daily lives.

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