Events

Dinosaur bones at the library? Join us for a dino dig to unearth dino bones at HAPL!   There will be crafts and more to enjoy for children ages 5 - 7.   Registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.    

Enjoy games and lively conversation!   A variety of games is available, but you are welcome to recommend one of your favorites. Bringing snacks to share is encouraged but optional. Ages 18+. Please register below! Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.

Dino-style yoga and movement for children ages 1-4.   Registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event.  

A beginner-friendly seminar about photography basics intended for anyone 12 years old or older.   The basics of lighting and editing will be discussed. A question & answer session at the end will allow for specific tips and ideas.   Please bring a phone, tablet, or camera.   Registration is required.

Children ages 3-7 are invited to join us for a fun story hour with a special guest reader! Registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event.      

Grab your needles and yarn and join the knitting group that meets at the library every Tuesday from 3-6pm! This group is perfect for every level of knitting expertise—from novice to expert. New participants are encouraged to register.

Join us for Star Wars fun - complete with pizza and snacks! Registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event.

Designed for ages 8–15, Teen Games & Building Time is a fun and creative program. It's all about laughter, learning, and hands-on play.   Participants can explore a variety of board games, build imaginative creations with LEGO bricks, and enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed, social environment.   This program encourages teamwork, problem solving, and […]

This program is filled with music, movement, and book-sharing for babies and children up to 4 years old and their caregivers. It represents one of the many ways Pennsylvania Public Libraries support the PA Forward Initiative by providing civic, social, and basic literacy opportunities for learning. * NOTE: Please be advised that photographs may be […]

A rare fossil has vanished from the paleontology exhibit! If you are 5 to 15 years old, you can use forensic science to uncover the culprit.   In this hands-on investigation, students will perform chemical analyses, use UV lights and chromatography to detect clues. Students will connect their lab results with clues left at the […]

Children ages 3-7 are invited to come and meet PA State Trooper Evanchick and learn about a day in the life of a PA State Trooper.   You'll be able to check out his car and there will a be a story time and a craft, too!   Registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks […]

Grab your needles and yarn and join the knitting group that meets at the library every Tuesday from 3-6pm! This group is perfect for every level of knitting expertise—from novice to expert. New participants are encouraged to register.