HNPL February 2026 e-Newsletter

Published: Sun, 02/01/26

Updated: Sun, 02/01/26

What's happening at HNPL in February 2026?

Hello, patrons! As we head into a chilly February, we wanted to show you all the delightful programs you can enjoy throughout the month. Have fun while staying warm! Learn more about these upcoming events, programs, and opportunities by exploring each one below. We hope to see you in the library soon!

Taste of Chocolate Event

February 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All Ages

Friends of the Library are hosting the Taste of Chocolate Event! Bring a chocolate dessert and your spare change. We will be tasting different chocolate delights and voting on the best. The chocolate creation that makes the most money wins a gift card.

Don't bake? That's okay! Come on in and test out the chocolate creations from those who do. It's free to taste. Use your spare change to vote for your favorite. You're sure to have a sweet time.

All proceeds go to HNPL Friends for summer reading and other projects.

Valentine's Day Party!

February 14 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Jenkins Meeting Room | All Ages

It's a Valentine's Day Party! Join us as we decorate cupcakes and create handmade valentines.

A smiling little girl holding up a pink, paper heart craft with craft supplies and cupcakes surrounding her on the table.

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!

Gaming Hangout (w/Switch 2)

February 2 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 12+

February 25 | 4:00–5:30 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 8+ (Recommended)

We’re leveling up with our multi-player Nintendo Switch 2! Whether you want to race your friends in a round of Mario Kart, go CrossWorlds with Sonic, or challenge everyone to a tennis match in Switch Sports, come join us for all the gaming fun.

The background is made out of pixels with red pixels towards the top, gray pixels in the middle, and black pixels at the bottom of the section. Below that is an image of the library's Nintendo Switch 2 and below that is a blue line made out of pixels.

LEGO Builders Club

February 4 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 5–10 (Suggested)

We’ll provide the LEGOs, just bring your imagination. At the end, we'll take a picture of your creation for you to take home and display. 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.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

February 7 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Storytime Room | Kids

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons on our “big screen” tv, coloring pages, and a light snack.

Four young children laying down, crowding around a laptop to watch whatever is playing on it.

Crafty Kids

February 11 | 4:15–5:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 8–18

Craft of the Month: Melted Wax Leather Bracelets

Come create with us! We’re going to make melted wax leather bracelets--one for you and one to give as a gift! All materials will be provided.

Registration is required.

Play-Doh Play Time

February 13 | 10:30–11:30 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 3+

Create and sculpt your favorite things with Play-Doh during our Play-Doh Play Time! All Play-Doh and Play-Doh toys will be provided.

Hands rolling out Play-Doh at the bottom of the image. The text says, "Play-Doh Play Time."

D&D dice spilling out of a leather bag onto a DnD sheet.

D&D Hangout

February 16 | 4:30–5:30 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 8–18

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Dungeons and Dragons? If you’re ready to roll the dice, this program is for you! We’ll explore the rules, learn about character creation, talk strategies for how to get started, and general game play.

STEM Explorers Club

February 18 | 4:00–5:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 6–12

Experiment of the Month: Arctic Animal Adaptations/Blubber

Put your imagination and skills to the test with our monthly STEM challenge club! Workshop stations feature fun and exciting interactive play and activities designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

Critter Tales Storytime

February 21 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–8

Animal of the Month: Owls

Join us as we learn about an animal that lives in Indiana. Stories, songs, and a fun craft, it's sure to be a blast!

Classic Movie

February 21 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Meeting Room A/B | Ages: 0–5

Movie of the Month: Sabrina

Join us for this absolute classic. See you movie lovers then!

A black and white clapper with a couple holding hands in the background of the clapper.

Mystery Book Club

February 23 | 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 Kate Morton's The Lake House. Hope to see you there!

Mocktails & Booktales

February 24 | 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 School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.

You don't have to read the book to join us. We are always looking for new suggestions.

Various mocktails in the background and the words "Mocktails & Booktales" overlayed on top of the image.

Music notes in front of a yellow, wavy border at the top with dancing, young children in watercolor-like colors in the middle.

Music & Movement Storytime

February 27 | 10:30–11:00 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5

Parachutes, Bean Bags, and Bubbles—oh my! Come get your wiggles out with us as we sing, dance, and play.

Table Top Games

February 28 | 12:00–1:30 PM | Meeting Room A/B | All Ages

Bring the whole family and challenge them to games of skill, chance, and loads of fun! We’ll have Mahjong, Yahtzee, Uno, Scrabble, Battleship, and many more!

Various games staggered between each other on a table. The board games can be found and checked out from the library.

A cartoon bear and fox reading under a tree. "Wee Readers" is overlayed ontop.

Wee Readers Storytime

Tuesdays

10:30–11:15 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5

Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft!

Special Storytime with Officer Smith

February 17 | 10:30–11:15 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5

Join us for a very special storytime as Officer Smith reads a story or two to us. The storytime theme is community helpers.

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.

Various art supplies are above the slanted words of "Open Makerspace Hours."

Full STEAM Ahead Storytime

Thursdays

10:30–11:15 AM | Storytime Room | Ages: 0–5

Join us for STEAM-based stories, music with movement, and interactive play stations. A whole new way to experience storytime!

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!

A knitted pattern as the background with the words "HNPL Knitters" on top.

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 you can save your checkout history on Evergreen? Follow the steps below to access it.

Go to the Evergreen website. You must use the web browser on your computer or tablet. The app does not support the history saving.

Under preferences click on search & history. Click in the box keep history of checked out items, then hit "Save."

Under "Items Checked Out," you can view checked out history.

Cicero Library

209 W. Brinton St. Cicero, IN 46034

Phone: (317) 984-5623

Fax: (317) 984-7505

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Hamilton North Public Library
209 W Brinton St
Cicero IN 46034
US

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