What's happening at HNPL in June 2025?Hello patrons! Along with the Summer Reading Challenge, you can look forward to many fun-filled events happening at the library this summer. Learn more about these upcoming events, programs, and opportunities by exploring each one below. We hope to see you in the library soon! |
Summer Reading Challenge 2025It's almost that time of the year again! The Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Color Our World is set to begin June 2. 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 June ScheduleJune 2 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Pavilion (Behind Library)Bring a camping chair and come enjoy music brought to you by Bach to Rock Carmel. We'll also be giving out popsicles and having a sidewalk chalk contest. Tuesdays | 10:00–11:30 AM | Jenkins Meeting RoomAll skill levels are welcome. Chess sets provided. June 5 | 3:00–6:30 PM | MakerspaceFamilies work together to make one unique creation from provided cardboard and recyclables to display on top of the children's area book shelves. The creation must fit on top of the bookshelves or will not be displayed for judging. Patrons will vote for their favorite creations. "Percy the Purple Cow" presented by Roz PuppetsJune 19 | 6:00–6:45 PM | Jenkins Meeting RoomA story about a happy little cow who turned purple because of her love of grape soda. Through some silly mishaps she finds fame just by being herself. Registration required. Raccoon Lake Sax Quartet: A Night at the MoviesJune 21 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting RoomEnjoy listening to iconic movie tunes with the Raccoon Lake Sax Quartet. |
Kids' Program June ScheduleJune 5, 11, 19, 26 | 10:00 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–7Make handprint art to contribute to the collaborative art project that will be located on the windows above the craft table in the children's area. Children will be using washable non-toxic paint for this project. June 7 | 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. June 14 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Makerspace | Kids & FamilyCome hear Officer Sarah with the Cicero Police Department read a story with K-9 Officer Simon. After the story you can take a picture with Officer Sarah and Simon. Then we'll go outside and see a police car up close! Registration required. Storytime with Betsy the Therapy DogJune 24 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Storytime Room | Kids & FamilyJoin us for a very special storytime with Betsy, a certified therapy dog and her handler Ms. Stacey! Betsy has been a fixture at HNPL, listening to kids read every month. You'll have a chance to meet Betsy and have your picture taken with her. We'll have a doggone good time with stories, music, and crafts. |
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Tween Program June ScheduleJune 4, 12, 20, 27 | 10:00 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 8–11Come work on the children's art mural inspired by Kandinsky's Circles. June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | Ages: 8–11Learn how to code games in Scratch! You'll create fun games that your family and friends can play! For this class you'll need to bring your own laptop or iPad, know how to login to your laptop or iPad, and join Scratch, https://scratch.mit.edu/join, before the first day of class. You'll also need to know your username and password for Scratch. We are unable to provide any troubleshooting assistance on
personal devices. Registration required. June 18 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 8–11Join us for snacks, discussion, and activities related to the graphic novel, Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. 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 check out as an e-book on Libby. Registration
required. Slither & Paint: A Snake AdventureJune 25 | 11:00–11:45 AM | Makerspace | Ages: 6–8Join us for a snake storytime adventure of snake stories, activities, and painting. Paint and take home your very own flexible wooden snake to play with! Registration required. |
Teen Program June ScheduleDiamond Art Painting Work DayJune 6, 11, 17, 24 | 3:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 12–18Come work on our collaborative Teen Diamond Painting Project! Materials provided. June 12 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12–18Make a mini masterpiece on a tiny canvas using acrylic paint, marker, watercolor, or another medium. Bring your creativity! Artwork will be displayed in the teen area of the library and may be picked up at the end of summer reading. Registration required. |
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June 17 | 10:30–11:30 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 2–5Enjoy free play with wooden blocks, Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, Keva planks, carboard bricks, Mega Blocks, and other toy construction materials. It's play time!
Here's a tip: Talk to your children about what they are building as they learn early STEM skills and build new vocabulary. |
June 18 | 6:00–7:00 PM | MakerspaceLooking 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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June 19 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 12+Relax from the day-to-day stressors by engaging in therapeutic art. Neurographic art was developed by psychologist Pavel Piskarev where its main goal is to help the individual relax and reconnect with themselves. Make neuron-like lines and color in the shapes with the media of your choice. |
June 24 | 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 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. |
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June 26 | 4:00–6:00 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. |
June 30 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Indiana RoomCome join us for the monthly Mystery Book Club meeting! New members are always welcome. We will be discussing Lauren Willig's The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. Hope to see you there! |
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June 30 | 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. |
Summer Reading StorytimesWe have various fun-filled storytimes in honor of Summer Reading! Check out the list of storytimes below. June 7 | 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. June 10 | 10:30–11:15 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5June 14 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Makerspace | Kids & FamilyCome hear Officer Sarah with the Cicero Police Department read a story with K-9 Officer Simon. After the story you can take a picture with Officer Sarah and Simon. Then we'll go outside and see a police car up close! Registration required. Storytime with Betsy the Therapy DogJune 24 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Storytime Room | Kids & FamilyJoin us for a very special storytime with Betsy, a certified therapy dog and her handler Ms. Stacey! Betsy has been a fixture at HNPL, listening to kids read every month. You'll have a chance to meet Betsy and have your picture taken with her. We'll have a doggone good time with stories, music, and crafts. |
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Mondays10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Makerspace | AdultsCalling all Yarn Crafters! HNPL Knitters Club is still looking for members. If you have an interest in crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, and any other yarn art, please join us. For the month of June, HNPL Knitters will be watching beginning knitting videos. We will be knitting scarves for Christmas presents. |
Tuesdays | 12:00–2:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 18+If you are into any form of art, this is the space for you. Bring your current project to work on. If you don't have a current project, we have plenty of artists to suggest one. We also have painting and drawing supplies for those who are just starting out. For the month of June, we will be showing videos of artists and their work for inspiration. |
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Construction continues in renovating the front bathrooms. Please remember to enter the library using the Jenkins Meeting Room doors until renovations are completed. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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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