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125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
2026 is the library's 125th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special events, displays, and activities celebrating this incredible milestone all year long! The Library originally opened on January 12, 1901. To celebrate, we're running a year-long reading program, starting January 12th! Every time we reach 1,901 books, we'll have a prize drawing. There will […]
Sunday, March 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -Toddler Time
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March 9, 2026 -Baby Time
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March 9, 2026 -Craft-Cutter Workshop
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March 9, 2026 -Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
Toddler Time
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Baby Time
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Craft-Cutter Workshop
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Free
Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
Whether you love or hate film adaptations of your favorite stories, this book club is the place to have an exciting conversation about books, casting choices, plot changes, cinematography, and more! We meet every other month with a new title each time. Joining is easy! Check out the book for the "Is the Book Always […]
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Toddler Time
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March 10, 2026 -Baby Time
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March 10, 2026 -For the Record – Books + Music Club
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March 10, 2026 -3D Printing Certification
Toddler Time
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Baby Time
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
For the Record – Books + Music Club
For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00PM. We dive into the stories behind iconic musicians and albums, while sharing our favorite tracks and newest […]
3D Printing Certification
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Free
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Little Language Learners
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March 12, 2026 -Art Talk – Music in Art
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March 12, 2026 -The Astral Library with Kate Quinn – Virtual Author Talk
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March 12, 2026 -Read to Rover
Little Language Learners
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old
Art Talk – Music in Art
For centuries, music and visual art have danced together inspiring creativity across every medium. From masters like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, who found rhythm in color and form, to the rise of album artwork as a musician’s visual signature, the connection between sight and sound has always been electric. This creative relationship truly rocked […]
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The Astral Library with Kate Quinn – Virtual Author Talk
Register and Ask Questions of the Author You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but […]
Read to Rover
Studies show that children gain confidence when reading to dogs. Whether your child is a pre-reader, just learning to read, or is a proficient reader, they will enjoy this fun program. When readers get three punches on their punch card, they get a free book! This program is in partnership with Hutchinson Kennel Club Therapy […]
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -Giggles & Glue
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March 13, 2026 -Stories from the Phog with Chelan David
Giggles & Glue
Explore your child’s creativity with some pre-k craft projects!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old
Day & Time: Fridays at 10:30 am
Where: Youth Services Activity Room
Stories from the Phog with Chelan David
Get ready for March Madness and get hyped about KU basketball on Friday, March 13 with Stories from the Phog. Author Chelan David will be at our library to share 40 years of KU Basketball with us, just ahead of the NCAA and NJCAA tournaments. In Stories from the Phog, lifelong KU hoops fan and […]
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Children’s Chess Club
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March 14, 2026 -Machine Embroidery Workshop
Children’s Chess Club
Come to the Youth Services area and play and learn strategy from a chess instructor.
Machine Embroidery Workshop
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
RSVP Now
Free