Event List

Staff Training

Wednesday, August 6 from 9am - 1pm - The library will be closed for staff training. Your online Library is available every day, 24 hours a day, through the library catalog and Online Resources.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerspace: Project Help

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

Open
Registration Required

Board Meeting

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween and Teen Back to School Bash

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year at our Back to School Bash just for tweens and teens! Join us with an epic evening of laser tag, video games, and other fun activities.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Teaching Computer Lab at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Teens

Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, full-length practice ACT. Please bring pencils, a calculator, and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last approximately three hours.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Children's Make-N-Take Crafts

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Calling all young creators! Join us for Make-n-Take Crafts, where imagination knows no bounds! 🎨✂️ Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Give a Dog a Book

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Therapy Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and where

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Puzzlemania IX

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

The kids are back in school and the temperatures are sizzling. Come in out of the heat! Calling all dissectologist (puzzle people) to come join us at the library for our ninth family friendly competition.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerspace: Project Help

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Mood Movers

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Introducing Mood Movers! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Write-Minded

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Love to write?  Looking for inspiration? Need support?  You’ve come to the write place!  Join us as we discuss different writing styles, share our work, and share ideas.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The U.S. Constitution

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite BC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Retired Henderson Community College History Professor Lorie Maltby presents a three part series on one of our nation's essential documents, the United States Constitution.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerspace: Project Help

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Family Fun Hour

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Messy Room at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Join us for Family Fun Hour — a weekly program full of laughter, learning, and quality time together! Each week features a new activity the whole family can enjoy, from storytime and crafts to games, simple cooking projects, and more.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Author Talk - Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite C at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Flashback Book Fair

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Circulation Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Literacy, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Remember the magic of the school book fair? We’re bringing it back, but with a grown-up twist! Spend your Friday night at the Flashback Book Fair, designed for adults 21+. You’ll enjoy a cash bar, DJ, games, and great food!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Pop Culture, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy anime? Look no further than our anime club! Hang out, talk about your favorite anime, enjoy themed activities/snacks, and watch episodes of popular anime series.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Makerspace: Project Help

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, Skill Building
Age Group:
Everyone

During this time, the Makerspace Librarian will be present to answer any questions on your personal projects.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Mood Movers

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween

Introducing Mood Movers! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Roundtable

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite A at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

What is Genealogy Roundtable?  It is a round-table discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint and Sip

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Sip on a tasty beverage, provided by Boucherie Winery while painting a project from Whims & Wishes! 🎨 Have a girl's night or a creative date while pampering your inner artist! 🍷

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Read, Play, Connect! : A Family Literacy & Bonding Program

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Reading Kingdom at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Literacy, Skill Building, Socialization & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Read, Play, Connect! is a special weekly storytime designed to help families grow together through books, play, and conversation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunch & Learn: Small Business

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC at Henderson County Public Library
Program Type:
Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the third installment of our Business Success Series, presented in partnership with the Henderson County Public Library.