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Welcome to the Library. What may we help you imagine?
Register and participate online, at https://hptx.beanstack.org, for the 2022 Children’s Summer Reading Club.
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 at Town Hall.
- Fridays at 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. - These story times are designed for all ages. Bring a blanket, read stories, sing, and follow along with Miss Laura and Miss Vanessa.
Craft Time
Families, get crafty with the Library. 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 craft tutorials 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.
- Dallas Children’s Theater - Provides links to plays and shows.
- 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.