Celebrate the season with exciting programs for children and families at the Hammond Public Library this April! Whether you’re hunting eggs, crafting, storytelling, or exploring nature, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All programs are free, welcoming, and designed to spark creativity and learning.
¡Celebra la temporada con programas divertidos para niños y familias en la Biblioteca Pública de Hammond este abril! Ya sea buscando huevos, haciendo manualidades, escuchando cuentos o explorando la naturaleza, hay algo para todos. Todos los programas son gratuitos, inclusivos y están diseñados para inspirar la creatividad y el aprendizaje.
April 1–May 31
Spring Read Along the Path @ Gibson Woods (Families)
Enjoy a seasonal StoryWalk featuring Can You Hug a Forest? by Frances Gilbert. Open Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Complete the trail to earn a prize.
April 2
Home Education Club (Families)
1:30–2:30 PM
Learn about spring weather through hands-on activities.
April 7
Play Smart Storytime (Ages 3–5)
2:00–3:00 PM
An interactive, inclusive storytime with music, activities, and dramatic play.
April 8
Family STEAM Night: Protect Your Peep! (Families)
6:00–7:00 PM
Build a boat to protect your marshmallow Peep using popsicle sticks and masking tape.
April 10
Babies & Tots (Ages 0–2)
10:30–11:00 AM
Songs, rhymes, and movement with Miss Allison.
Craft Club: Egg-cellent Creations (Grades K–5)
5:00–6:00 PM
Make Easter bunny and egg-themed crafts with Miss Amanda.
April 14
Little Listeners (Ages 3–5)
10:30–11:30 AM & 2:00–3:00 PM
Stories, songs, and an activity about small creatures and colors.
April 17
Chibi Crew: Pin-tastic! (Grades 5–10)
6:00–7:00 PM
Make wall-hanging pin displays and shrinky dinks with anime and K-pop inspiration.
April 18
Egg-stravaganza! (Families)
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Egg hunt from 10:30–11:00, followed by crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Registration opens March 28. Please register each child individually.
April 21
Play Smart Storytime (Ages 3–5)
2:00–3:00 PM
Interactive storytime with songs, activities, and dramatic play.
April 22
Family Fun Night: Cardboard Minecraft Swords (Families)
6:00–7:00 PM
Use ChompSaws and paint to craft Minecraft swords.
Limited to the first 20 kids.
April 24
Babies & Tots (Ages 0–2)
10:30–11:00 AM
Story, rhymes, and songs with Miss Allison.
STEAM Squad: Spring Cottages (Grades K–5)
5:00–6:00 PM
Build edible spring cottages from graham crackers and sweets.
Limited to 30 children, first come, first served.
April 28
Little Listeners (Ages 3–5)
10:30–11:30 AM & 2:00–3:00 PM
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun themed around creatures and colors.