Explore the rhythm of language with nursery rhymes and books! Did you know storytime is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to books, social interaction and lifelong learning skills!  While designed for babies and toddlers, all ages welcome!

Each week we will cut, glue, pinch, tear, clip our way through the alphabet!  Children will have time to make a craft and free play with toys, games and books. All ages welcome.

Ages 5 and up.  

Calling engineers and artists, tinkerers & inventors---pop by the library and make something!  Weekly themes might include zines, cardboard creations, junk jewelry or kinetic sculptures.  At 6:00 p.m., families can enjoy a story and guided instruction, or if you come later during the hour, stop and make something of your own design! Stay for sleepy stories!

“Read me just one more, pleeeease…” Beat the bedtime blues with stories, songs and yoga.  Then zoom off to the moon with a parachute dance party.  All ages welcome!

For children ages 4 -6 years old.

Play K curriculum emphasizes pre-literacy and social skills development through active play.  Children will work on listening and taking turns, as well as basic concepts like letters, shapes, and colors!  Unlike our usual storytimes, Play K is designed to model the kind of teacher-student interactions that are encountered in school.   Please note, this drop-off program is set up like a circle time in a kindergarten class.  Due to the unique nature of this program, we are asking for pre-registration and a commitment to the 10 weeks of programming.  

Describe, analyze, interpret and judge: this is how we hone our observation skills.  Explore variety of media and techniques to create and share your own artistic vision.  Please dress for mess.  This is an adult-child activity, active participation is expected!  First come, first served to make sure we have adequate space & supplies for all of our little friends. Ages 4-6 years old, registration preferred.

Expand your little ones world through physics, biology, architecture, coding and more.   Experiment with STEAM kits and challenges, inspired by modern (and sometimes ancient) technology. This program is designed for ages 4 -6 years old. 

Develop preliteracy skills through stories, songs, and music and give your child a solid foundation for their future! Storytimes aren’t just entertaining, they’re educational and help your child develop a love of reading and provide skills that will help your child succeed in school.  While designed for 3 -5 year olds, all ages welcome!

Stretch, shake and sing; get up and shake those wiggles out with fun music and songs, then calm down with itty-bitty yoga, stories and bubbles! All ages welcome!

Each week we will cut, glue, pinch, tear, clip our way through the alphabet!  Children will have time to make a craft and free play with toys, games and books. All ages welcome.

Looking for something to do before naps? Need a place to eat after preschool or just fill in some time before a nap?  Bring your lunch or a snack to enjoy at the library during this short and sweet storytime. All ages welcome. 

Explore the rhythm of language with nursery rhymes and books! Did you know storytime is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to books, social interaction and lifelong learning skills!  While designed for babies and toddlers, all ages welcome!

Each week we will cut, glue, pinch, tear, clip our way through the alphabet!  Children will have time to make a craft and free play with toys, games and books. All ages welcome.

Ages 5 and up.  

Calling engineers and artists, tinkerers & inventors---pop by the library and make something!  Weekly themes might include zines, cardboard creations, junk jewelry or kinetic sculptures.  At 6:00 p.m., families can enjoy a story and guided instruction, or if you come later during the hour, stop and make something of your own design! Stay for sleepy stories!

Join us as we discuss, Stillhouse Lake, By Rachel Caine.

Books available at the library.

Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!

“Read me just one more, pleeeease…” Beat the bedtime blues with stories, songs and yoga.  Then zoom off to the moon with a parachute dance party.  All ages welcome!

Join Betty as she gives her opinions, (both good and bad) about

The Ghost, by Robert Harris

Copies of the book will be available at the library.   Make new friends, meet new books

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

For children ages 4 -6 years old.

Play K curriculum emphasizes pre-literacy and social skills development through active play.  Children will work on listening and taking turns, as well as basic concepts like letters, shapes, and colors!  Unlike our usual storytimes, Play K is designed to model the kind of teacher-student interactions that are encountered in school.   Please note, this drop-off program is set up like a circle time in a kindergarten class.  Due to the unique nature of this program, we are asking for pre-registration and a commitment to the 10 weeks of programming.  

Describe, analyze, interpret and judge: this is how we hone our observation skills.  Explore variety of media and techniques to create and share your own artistic vision.  Please dress for mess.  This is an adult-child activity, active participation is expected!  First come, first served to make sure we have adequate space & supplies for all of our little friends. Ages 4-6 years old, registration preferred.

Expand your little ones world through physics, biology, architecture, coding and more.   Experiment with STEAM kits and challenges, inspired by modern (and sometimes ancient) technology. This program is designed for ages 4 -6 years old. 

The library and community center will close at 5pm so everyone has a chance to go home and stuff a turkey or prepare to drive and see loved ones!!

We are busy stuffing, cooking and watching football! 

The library wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

We are busy stuffing, cooking and watching football! 

The library wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

We are busy stuffing, cooking and watching football! 

The library wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Hola Amigos!  Our special friend and educator, Beatriz Conte will be here to share stories, songs and games with a Spanish flair! A little bit of bilingual education can be as simple as uno, dos, tres.  All ages welcome.  

Does your family light a candle each night for 8 nights, or do you light a wreath of candles, perhaps you turn on white twinkling lights outside or fireworks?  Whatever you do light is a symbol that shines out through the darkness.   Throughout the year our cultural traditions, songs, and family values represent light in so many ideas, in its true sense of the word, but also as a cheerful song, a warm greeting or the sharing of a special meal.  Hampton Community Library is looking for families to share their idea of light in a very special community event.  We would like to invite you and your family to display, share, and celebrate your culture, traditions and family stories.   In times where darkness would like to divide us, we are looking to “Shine a Light” on what makes us all the same the sharing of light.    If you are interested in sharing your unique holiday experiences, foods, crafts or stories please contact Suzanna or Annie at the library 412-684-1098 to learn more about how to share your story.

Join us as we discuss, Reconstructing Amelia, By Kimberly McCreight.

Books available at the library.

Make new friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!

The library will be open Saturday from 9 am -1pm for during the holiday week!

The Library staff would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday! We will reopen Friday, December 27th at 9am!

The Library staff would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday! We will reopen Friday, December 27th at 9am!

The Library staff would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday! We will reopen Friday, December 27th at 9am!

The library will be open Saturday from 9 am -1pm for during the holiday week!

The Library would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy book-filled New Year!!

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Cooks-n-Books is a cookbook and food discussion group for people who love to cook and make new friends!  No real experience or culinary expertise is needed- just a desire to share recipes and food!!  

We meet in Great Room B in the Hampton Community Center.  Here’s what to do…

1) Check out a cookbook or magazines from the library, pick a recipe.

2) Cook that dish and bring it to the group the evening of the discussion. Please bring a copy of the recipe as well.

3) Sample all of the amazing recipes!

Please note there will be a $2.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.