Youth Services

Welcome

"Imagine Your Story" this summer at the library! We will read fairy tales, mythology, fantasy, and folktales from around the world. We will also create our own stories, find out how things work with kid-friendly "breakerspace" activities, and explore the library. Designed for ages 5-12. Flexible activities; drop-ins welcome!

M-F, June 15-July 2 and July 13-31, 2020. Two sessions: 12:30-2:00 OR 2:30-4:00.

Ongoing Program

Programs for School-Age Kids

2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story!

Programs for Tweens and Teens

Youth Services

Programs and Events

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. Sound hard? It’s easier than you think.

If you read just one book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years! And we have fun incentives to keep you and your child motivated.

Want to learn more? Ready to sign up? Stop at the circulation desk today!

Check out what's happening at the library! We offer a variety of ongoing programs and special events for babies, toddlers, school-age kids, tweens and teens, and whole families.

All programs are drop-in, so no registration is required. We LOVE to see new (and familiar) faces!

Please note that the library will be closed starting at 5:00 p.m. on March 18, and will remain closed at least for the next few weeks. Keep in touch with us on Facebook and Instagram for online storytimes and other fun!

Please see below for a complete message from the library director, Bridget Christenson:

The Hatch Public Library values the health and safety of the community above all.

Therefore, in response to public health concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Hatch Public Library will be CLOSING, starting Wednesday, March 18, at 5 PM. This closure includes all activities, scheduled meetings, programs, and deliveries. While the Library is closed, patrons are encouraged to use our online resources and e-books, available on our website, www.hatchpubliclibrary.org.

Patrons can rest assured they will not incur overdue charges as all materials checked out before March 18, will not be due until at least April 6.

Library leadership will be constantly monitoring developments and will be notifying the public as soon as the situation changes and the Library is safe to re open.