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 2026
It's almost that time of the year again! The Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Unearth a Story is set to begin June 1.
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 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. We will have the drawing at the end of Summer Reading.
June 1 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Makerspace | All Ages
Who's ready to party? HNPL is throwing a Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Monday, June 1! Grab your registration bag, play games for fun prizes, and bounce around in the dino bounce house. There will also be a special guest appearance by Tony the Triceratops. It's going to be a roaring good time!
Roz Puppets Show
June 10 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All Ages
Dinosaur Pirates puppet show, presented by Roz Puppets. Come experience the magic of this charming show!
Each week is a new adventure! All supplies provided. Please register in advance to guarantee your spot (walk-ins will be welcome as long as supplies last).
Have you ever wanted to paint your pet? Send us a pic in advance and you’ll have a chance to paint your pet. All supplies provided. Please email [email protected] a picture of your pet in advance.
We’ll provide the LEGOs and Duplos, you bring your imagination!
June 19: Adopt-A-Dino Make and Take
Come make your very own dinosaur, all craft supplies will be provided.
June 26: LEGO and Duplo Open Play
We’ll provide the LEGOs and Duplos, you bring your imagination!
Elaine's Retirement Party
June 30 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All Ages
Come celebrate one of our favorite circulation aide's retirement! Elaine Roberts will be leaving us for fun in the sun as she travels to visit family. Please come share with her how much she has meant to this library and the community.
Rooted in Art
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 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!
Mystery Book Club
June 22 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Meeting Room A/B
Come join us for the monthly Mystery Book Club meeting! New members are always welcome. We will be discussing Nelson DeMille & Alex DeMille's The Deserter. Hope to see you there!
Mocktails & Booktales
June 30 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Meeting Room A/B
Come join us as we converse about books we are reading, while enjoying some non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers. This month's book is The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg.
You don't have to read the book to join us. We are always looking for new suggestions.
Steps & Stories
Tuesdays | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Picnic Table Area | All Ages
Grab your earbuds and water bottles! HNPL has a new club for you, the Steps & Stories Club. We will be listening to audiobooks while we walk along the park trail. Once we have done our laps, we will stretch and discuss which books we are listening to. Please meet at the picnic table on the west side of the library building. There we will gear up and head to the park next door for our laps. See you there!
The Great Gabsbee Quilting Bee
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Meeting Room A/B | Ages: 18+
Join in on the fun and learn a new technique or two. Quilters of all experiences are welcome!
Write On!
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month | 4:30–5:30 PM | Meeting Room A/B | Ages: 18+
Calling all writing enthusiasts! Write On is our new gathering at HNPL for writers, aspiring writers, and those who appreciate good writing. Join us as we discuss writing and actually flex our writing muscles.
Open Makerspace Hours
Wednesdays & Fridays
2:30–4:30 PM | Makerspace | All Ages
Looking for a space to work on your arts and crafts? Hamilton North Public Library now has Open Makerspace Hours just for that. Come in to use our sewing machines to fix a hem, or make a birthday card for a friend or a relative. We still have paints, brushes, pencils, and canvas if you are looking to paint or draw.
Have a suggestion on what should be in the Makerspace? Please let the staff know your
ideas.
HNPL Knitters
Mondays
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Makerspace | Ages: 18+
A 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!
Open Art Studio
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.
Tip of the Month
Did you know that Beanstack can:
• Let you participate in reading challenges
• Track all books read by family members
• Allow you to use the app's barcode scanner to quickly add titles to reading logs
