January
Makerspace Project
Cozy Mug Craft
During the month of January, create one of dozens of different winter-themed mugs, perfect for hot cocoa!
Registration is required. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 610-344-4218.
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Makerspace
Drop-In Programs
Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us at the Makerspace every Monday for unique weekly crafts and activities that emphasize creativity and creation!
More info here.
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Tabletop Board Games!
Thursdays at 11 am
Join us in the Reference Department to play old favorites or learn something new. Bring a group or come alone and make new friends. Games are appropriate for ages 7 and up, so families are welcome!
Registration is not required.
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In-Person
Let's Get Cooking!
Wed Jan 3 at 6:30 pm
Let's Get Cooking features a special cookbook from our collection. Stop by the Reference Desk to browse this month's cookbook: Lidia's: A Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl. Choose a recipe, receive a photocopy and make that dish to bring to the meeting.
Registration and details here.
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In-Person
Foundations of Investing
Mon Jan 8 at 6:00 pm
Want to learn more about investing, but not sure where to start? Build your investor IQ. Learn about the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals.
Register here.
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In-Person
Alzheimer's Association
Caregiver
Support Group
Wed Jan 10 at 6 pm
Build a support system
with people who understand. Conducted by a trained facilitator, and presented in partnership with Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
Registration is not required. More info here.
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In-Person
Rep. Kristine C. Howard's Mobile Office
Tues Jan 9
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Here's a great opportunity to learn about state services and ask questions about issues that concern you.
Learn more here.
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In-Person
Under the Sea Wine Bottle Painting
Fri Jan 19 at 3:00 pm
Escape the winter blues this month by painting your own underwater scene on a wine bottle!
Register here.
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Virtual
A Parent's Guide
on How to Pay
for College
Wed Jan 24
at 6:30 pm
This workshop will introduce the various financial aid options and focus on some of the biggest college planning mistakes families should avoid. It will also reveal unique techniques to reduce the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the new FAFSA rules that can save thousands on college costs.
Register here.
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In-Person
Clogging Demonstration
Sat Jan 27 at 2 pm
Appalachian Clogging is a form of percussive dance rooted deep in early American mountain tradition. Please join us as the Step in Time Cloggers demonstrate this amazing art form accompanied by live music! Register here.
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Virtual/In-Person
Next Chapter Book Club
Tuesdays at 4:30, Wednesdays at 4:00
The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental differences to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. To learn more, click here.
Our Winter Session begins January 16/17. Our Tuesday Club will continue to meet virtually via Zoom from 4:30-5:30 pm, while our Wednesday group will meet in-person at the library from 4:00-5:00 pm. To apply to take part in either of our Next Chapter Book Clubs, click here.
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In-Person Bridge Club - Wednesdays at 12 pm
Stop by and play a game of bridge! You don't need to be an expert to join in the fun. No registration required, no cost to play. Learn more here.
In-Person Mahjongg - Tuesdays at 1 pm
Join us every Tuesday for Mahjongg. Our instructor will help those new to the game. No registration required. Learn more here.
In-Person Adult Book Bingo - Wednesday, Jan 10 at 10 am
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for an hour of Adult Book BINGO! No registration required.
Hybrid Crochet One, Knit Too - Wednesdays, Jan 10 and Jan 24 at 6 pm. Make progress on your needlework project. Share time with others who enjoy the art of creating. Follow above links to register.
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In-Person
Let's Play
Fridays 10 am-4 pm
Play is one of the most powerful ways that children learn. Stop by the Story Corner on Fridays for unguided open play. This space is for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers to have fun, build, imagine, and socialize!
Registration is not required.
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In-Person
Wee Build
Saturdays from 2 pm-4 pm
Stop by the Story Corner every Saturday where children 18 months to 5 years (with their adults) can build and experiment, manipulate objects, count and measure, talk about what they are building, and build their vocabulary.
Registration is not required.
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In-Person
Take and Make Craft
Tues Jan 16 beginning at 10 am
Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a Take & Make Craft!
Craft kits will be put out starting at 10 am and will be available while supplies last!
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In-Person
Nature's Little Explorers
Nature Detectives
Thurs Jan 4 at 10:30 am
Use your discovery "tools" (your senses!) to find out what different animals do in the cold weather. Meet a live turtle, puppet friends and touch animal artifacts before making your own animal craft to take home.
Register here.
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In-Person
Mother-Daughter Book Club
Mon Jan 8 at 6:30 pm
This in-person book club is for 9-year-olds and up accompanied by mom or a favorite female grown-up. Join us for book discussion, an activity and snacks. For this month's meeting, please read Roll with It by Jamie Sumner.
Register here.
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In-Person STEAM Programs in January
Light and Shadow Play - Groundhog Day!
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This month is Light and Shadow Play - Groundhog Day! Dive into the light and shadows to understand the scientific basis for the myths and historical events surrounding Groundhog Day and much more! | |
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In-Person
STEAM Gaming Club
Tabletop Edition
Tues Jan 16 at 5 pm
Join us at the library for this new Table Top Gaming program. There will be a variety of board and card game options: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza; Sushi Go Party!; Kingdomino; Fluxx; Carcassonne and more. All games are short and interactive.
Tight on time? Pack a snack or a cold dinner. Tables will be provided for eating and socializing away from game play.
This program is for students in Grades 6-12. Registration is required for each student. Register here.
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In-Person
Time Travel Club
Thurs Jan 18 at 4:45 pm
Join us as we delve into the world of Vikings through STEM, crafts, and cooperative activities.
Time Travel Club is geared towards children 7 to 10 years old.
Register here.
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In-Person
Baby Story Time
Mondays at 9:45 am
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Introduce your baby to the joys of reading through books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Each story time will be followed by free play. For babies 0-18 months.
Click dates to register.
Jan 8, Jan 10
Jan 15, Jan 17
Jan 22, Jan 24
Jan 29, Jan 31
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In-Person
Toddler Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 10:30 am,
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
Develop your child's pre-literacy skills while learning letters, numbers, and new words. For children ages 19-36 months and their families.
Click dates to register.
Jan 9, Jan 10, Jan 11
Jan 16, Jan 17, Jan 18
Jan 23, Jan 24, Jan 25
Jan 30, Jan 31
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In-Person
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 9:45 am
Nurture your child's love of reading with books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children 3-4.5 years old accompanied by an adult.
Click dates to register.
Jan 9, Jan 11
Jan 16, Jan 18
Jan 23, Jan 25
Jan 30
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In-Person
Pre-K-K Story Time
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, book talk, and hands-on learning. For kids 4.5-6 years old.
Click date to register.
Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan 25
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In-Person
Family Story Time
Saturdays at 10:30 am
Come and join the fun with rhymes, music, and books! Give your child a wonderful start to becoming a great reader! For children ages 0 to 6. Click dates to register.
Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27
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Friends of the Henrietta
Hankin Branch Library
Mark your calendars for these upcoming DONATION DAYS:
- Fri Feb 2 from 10 am - 5 pm
- Sat Feb 3 from 10 am - 1 pm
- Fri Apr 5 from 10 am - 5 pm
- Sat Apr 6 from 10 am - 1 pm
Friday donations will be set up at the table inside Tower Entrance. Saturday donations will be in the Community Room.
The Book Nook is open during library hours and is refreshed on a regular basis. All proceeds support the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library! For more information and to become a Friend, visit hankinlibraryfriends.org.
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