Children

Welcome to the Library. What may we help you imagine?

Starting June 1, register and participate online, at hptx.beanstack.org, for the 2021 Children’s Summer Reading Club. You may also pick up a print Summer Reading Log at the Library to keep track of your summer reading activities. Programs are available for ages 0 - 5 and readers in 1st - 6th grades.

Story Time

Join us for virtual Baby Bounce story time on The Friends of the Highland Park Library’s Facebook Page

• Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - This story time is designed for babies and to help parents incorporate early childhood literacy practices at home.  

Join us for in person Story Time in the Park 

• Fridays at 9:30 a.m. - This story time is designed for all ages. Bring a blanket, read stories, sing, and follow along with Miss Laura. Prather Park is located at the corner of Euclid and Drexel. In the event of inclement weather, story time will be canceled and resume the following week.

Craft Time

Families, get crafty with Spring into Origami. To-Go Craft Kits are available for pick up at the Highland Park Library. You can email lcollins@hplibrary.info to reserve a kit in advance.

Once you have picked up a kit, visit Miss Laura’s  Spring into Origami tutorial online to learn origami and create some of your favorite characters.  

Virtual Courses and Links from the Library

For all ages and interests:

• Tutorials with Printable Instructions for Youth
• Craft Videos, Lectures, Special Performances, and Learn with Laura Videos for Teens

Power imagination with these helpful digital resources: 

• Homework Help
• Search Children’s Digital Titles on Overdrive

Explore and create with online educational activities available through the following links:

• Arts and Activities
  • Dallas Children’s Theater - Provides links to plays and shows.
    
  • Google Arts and Culture  - Take a virtual tour and explore famous sites, landmarks, and museums around the world.
  • DSO Kids - Join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to learn about composers and instruments. Plus, enjoy mini concert videos.
  • PBS Kids - Games, videos, contests and more - all based on your favorite PBS Kids shows.
  • Crayola Crafts at Home  - DIY crafts for kids and adults, along with educational resources.
  • Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center - Login with your library card number and PIN to find "how-to" instructions for virtually every hobby enthusiast.
• Science
  • STEM Activity Clearinghouse  - Discover STEM activities to do for all ages.
  • Bring The Dallas Zoo to You - Enjoy virtual visits, videos, and activities with the Dallas Zoo staff.
  • National Geographic Kids  - Explore the animal kingdom with videos, fun facts, and trivia.
  • Perot Museum - Activities and Projects  - Explore nature and science at home and in your backyard.

The Highland Park Library faithfully serves as the community’s Connection to Lifelong Learning.