What's happening at HNPL in July 2025?Hello patrons! The summer fun continues throughout July! Learn more about these upcoming events, programs, and opportunities by exploring each one below. We hope to see you in the library soon! |
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HNPL Friends of the Library's biggest fundraiser ever has kicked off! Paint a small 4"X4" tile and it will become part of this beautiful 8'x8' mosaic mural. Your painting kit is $25 and includes everything you need - tile, paint, brushes, and ideas! Visit us on Saturday at the Cicero Farmer's Market - or visit the library - to purchase your tile painting kit and join us on this
incredible journey to raise money for our library art programs and Makerspace. Get ready - let's PAINT! |
Summer Reading Challenge 2025The Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Color Our World ends July 27. 1. Go to hnpl.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack Tracker App to register. You can also use the registration button below. 2. Log 500 minutes of reading to earn (up to 30) e-tickets to place in drawings of your choice for a chance to win that prize. Also, earn badges and collect rewards when you hit reading
milestones. 3. Winners will be selected at the end of Summer Reading. Good luck! |
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Summer Reading July ScheduleTuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All AgesAll skill levels are welcome. Chess sets provided. July 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | Ages: 12+We will be making Book Art Chandeliers out of paperback books. Registration required. Summer Reading Finale: Professor SteveJuly 28 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All AgesGet ready for the most amazing, awesome, and colorful program you have ever seen as Professor Steve presents his amazing "Science of Color" Show. Learn how your eyes work. Discover the truth about the light that comes from the sun. See things change color right before your eyes. Have fun as you learn cool color-changing magic tricks that you can do at home. Gasp as you see colorful worms appear right in front of you. Lots of
science, interaction and fun for all ages. Registration required. |
Kids' Program July ScheduleWednesdays | 1:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–7Make handprint art to contribute to the collaborative art project that will be located on the Friends of the Library bookstore windows. Children will be using washable non-toxic paint for this project. July 12 | 11:00–11:45 AM | Picnic Table | Ages: 3–5Storytime with a twist! We'll read a story then the children will have fun learning through messy exploration of various stations. Be sure to have your children wear clothes that can get dirty. Registration required. STEAM Storytime: Color Chemistry!July 14 | 2:00–2:45 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 6–8 with caregiverGet ready to mix, fizz, and swirl your way through the science of color! In this bright and bubbly STEAM storytime, we’ll read fun books about colors and experiment with simple, safe chemistry activities that explore how colors mix and change. Registration required. July 23 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Makerspace | Kids & FamilyJoin us for a very special storytime as we are read stories by a firefighter from the Cicero Fire Department. We'll get a fire helmet and then go behind the library and tour their firetruck! |
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Tween Program June ScheduleJuly 2 | 11:00–11:45 AM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–11Join us for snacks, discussion, and activities related to the graphic novel, The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett. Note, you do not have to read the book ahead of time, but it may be helpful when we discuss it. Copies of the graphic novel will be available at the circulation desk for check out. The book is also available for checkout as an e-book on Libby.
Registration required. July 16 | 11:00–11:45 AM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–11Join us for snacks, discussion, and activities related to the graphic novel, HiLo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. Note, you do not have to read the book ahead of time, but it may be helpful when we discuss it. Copies of the graphic novel will be available at the circulation desk for check out. The book is also available for checkout as an e-book on Libby.
Registration required. July 3, 9, 18, 23 | 10:00 AM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–11Come work on the children's art mural inspired by Kandinsky's Circles. Wearable Art: Splatter PaintJuly 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–18Bring your own t-shirt, scarf, or hat and use the splatter paint technique to make wearable art! One item per person. July 21 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–11It's Slime Time! Let's have fun making gooey-gloppy slime! We'll have stations set up to make the process easy and fun! Registration required. |
Teen Program July ScheduleDiamond Art Painting Work DayJuly 1, 9, 15, 23 | 3:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12–18Come work on our collaborative Teen Diamond Painting Project! Materials provided. DIY Designs: Buttons and PuzzlesJuly 3 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12–18Use your creativity to make your own unique button and puzzle designs! You'll also learn how to use our professional button maker. Light refreshments included. Registration required. Wearable Art: Splatter PaintJuly 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–18Bring your own t-shirt, scarf, or hat and use the splatter paint technique to make wearable art! One item per person. |
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July 8 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12–18Join us to watch anime, eat snacks, sketch your favorite anime and manga characters, discuss your favorite anime shows/movies and manga books, and make suggestions for our collection! Vote on what we'll watch during our next meeting. The library has a premium Crunchyroll subscription with over 2,000 titles and 50,000 episodes to choose from! This program is for teens
only. Age range will be strictly enforced. Behavior expectations must be read and signed at the beginning of the program. |
July 16 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting RoomLooking to make a difference in the community? What about meeting new people and volunteering? If you answer yes, then you should join Friends of the Library! Come see what they’re all about! |
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Blending with Colored PencilsJuly 17 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12+Learn helpful tips and hacks when it comes to using colored pencils. Complete exercises to understand how best to create color gradients. Learn a hack to help blend the colors together seamlessly. Registration required. |
July 21 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Meeting Room A/BCome join us for the monthly Mystery Book Club meeting! New members are always welcome. We will be discussing Laura Childs' Gunpowder Green. Hope to see you there! |
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July 22 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 5–12Let your imagination go wild with the provided LEGOs at HNPL. At the end, your wonderful creations will be displayed in the library! Let's get creative!
Please note: Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. Children 8-10 must be supervised by someone 14 or older. |
July 22 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Jenkins Meeting RoomCome join us as we converse about books we are reading, while enjoying some non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers. This month's book is The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. |
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Summer Reading StorytimesWe have various fun-filled storytimes in honor of Summer Reading! Check out the list of storytimes below. July 12 | 11:00–11:45 AM | Picnic Table | Ages: 3–5Storytime with a twist! We'll read a story then the children will have fun learning through messy exploration of various stations. Be sure to have your children wear clothes that can get dirty. Registration required. STEAM Storytime: Color Chemistry!July 14 | 2:00–2:45 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 6–8 with caregiverGet ready to mix, fizz, and swirl your way through the science of color! In this bright and bubbly STEAM storytime, we’ll read fun books about colors and experiment with simple, safe chemistry activities that explore how colors mix and change. Registration required. July 15 | 10:30–11:15 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5July 23 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Makerspace | Kids & FamilyJoin us for a very special storytime as we are read stories by a firefighter from the Cicero Fire Department. We'll get a fire helmet and then go behind the library and tour their firetruck! |
Mondays10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Makerspace | AdultsA group for beginners and experienced knitters of all levels. Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch, and other yarn projects and work on them with others in this cozy community. Don't have a project? No worries! We will get you started on one. There is room for everyone of all experiences! |
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Tuesdays | 12:00–2:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 18+This is a great opportunity to network with other local artists, work on your art projects, and have fun at the library! Bring your projects and supplies to our Makerspace. The library has some basic art supplies, such as paints, brushes, and paper you may use along with your own personal supplies. Join us. It's free! No registration required. |
With school over and no homework for your dog to eat, please make sure your pets don't make your library books their next target. Books and pets don't mix well, so please keep your borrowed materials out of their reach. |
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Cicero Library209 W. Brinton St. Cicero, IN 46034 Phone: (317) 984-5623 Fax: (317)
984-7505 |
HoursMonday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed |
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