Week of Events
125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
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, January 18, 2026
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Monday, January 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -Toddler Time
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January 20, 2026 -Baby Time
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January 20, 2026 -Author Talk with Julia Hotz – Virtual
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January 20, 2026 -Talk Together Tuesday
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January 20, 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!
Author Talk with Julia Hotz – Virtual
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz, Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure, Tuesday, January 20th at 1 PM CT Register and submit Questions here: https://libraryc.org/hutchpl/109228 Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection […]
Talk Together Tuesday
A multi-lingual social event where you can practice any language you are learning in a real-world conversational environment. This is a friendly place to meet neighbors, share stories, and celebrate languages from around the world. Enjoy light refreshments and group activities. it's a lively mix if language, laughter, and learning! Have questions? Reach out to […]
3D Printing Certification
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -Preschool Storytime
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January 21, 2026 -Salt City Readers
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!
Salt City Readers
Let’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service Desk or on Cloud Library!
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -Craft-Cutter Workshop
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January 22, 2026 -Little Language Learners
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January 22, 2026 -Strange New Words at Sandhills Brewery
Craft-Cutter Workshop
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Little Language Learners
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old
Strange New Words at Sandhills Brewery
They were expendable...until they started comparing notes. NEW VENUE We are switching locations and taking science fiction outside of the library. Find us at Sandhills Brewing on January 22nd! Check out Redshirts by John Scalzi. Books are available at the Public Service Desk.
Friday, January 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -Giggles & Glue
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January 23, 2026 -3D Design with Blender
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
3D Design with Blender
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
Members of Teen Book Club will meet and discuss this month's read: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Teen Book Club is for young readers in grades 7-12. Read a new book independently each month, then meet with the group for discussion and snacks! Click the link to sign up for this book club: https://forms.gle/ZiqJ81wxVvv2yi3GA
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