Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Insiders Meet Up

We welcome Insiders to the Hercules Library! This monthly program welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. Example activities i......More

We welcome Insiders to the Hercules Library! This monthly program welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. Example activities include crafts, games, music, special guests, magic shows, and more. We have something different planned every month. Check our events listing, call or visit us to stay updated. If accommodations are needed, please contact the library 72 hours prior to the event.

Max Meditation

Thoughts racing?  Feeling a little overwhelmed?  Need a mid-week reprieve?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Max Meditation program at the Hercules Library is right for you! With the guidance of a professional healer, you'll clear your mind a......More

Thoughts racing?  Feeling a little overwhelmed?  Need a mid-week reprieve?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Max Meditation program at the Hercules Library is right for you! With the guidance of a professional healer, you'll clear your mind and gain serenity.  This event is completely FREE!   Pro Tip: Bring a seat cushion for your chair! **PLEASE NOTE MONTHS THAT MAX MEDITATION WILL NOT BE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY** AUGUST NOVEMBER Check this page again closer to the month to see the exact date this even will be held. This program is made possible with support from the Friends of the Hercules Library.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Leather Crafting Workshop

Create your own custom leather belt! Join us at the library for a hands-on introduction to leather crafting. Working with Angel Vazquez, of Vazquez Leather Works, each participant will receive a kit containing a belt blank, buckle, belt loop or a keeper, and two Chic......More

Create your own custom leather belt! Join us at the library for a hands-on introduction to leather crafting. Working with Angel Vazquez, of Vazquez Leather Works, each participant will receive a kit containing a belt blank, buckle, belt loop or a keeper, and two Chicago screws. Learn about essential tools and materials, follow a step-by-step tutorial, and enjoy guided time to craft your very own belt. No experience neededâjust bring your creativity! This program is for Adults only. Please register with your email to save your spot.

Titan TUNESdays!

Join us for a little night music at Hercules Library! The Community Music Club of Hercules High School will dazzle us with musical stylings - classical, vocal, jazz, contemporary, and more. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library's great room. Come and end you......More

Join us for a little night music at Hercules Library! The Community Music Club of Hercules High School will dazzle us with musical stylings - classical, vocal, jazz, contemporary, and more. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library's great room. Come and end your day at the library with Teen Titans and beautiful music! Winter 2025 Dates: October 28 - Halloween themed! Come in costume, if you dare... November 25 - CANCELED December 16 - Holiday music!

Play Pals

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by......More

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. This program is supported in part by the Friends of the Hercules Library.  For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

LEGOÂŽ Builders Club

Build your own LEGOÂŽ creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGOÂŽ blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders......More

Build your own LEGOÂŽ creations at Hercules Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month! LEGOÂŽ blocks encourage children to explore 3D design, creativity, and develop fine motor and social skills. We will have Duplo for small hands and classic bricks for older builders.  No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library (limited to 75 attendees) 10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room (limited to 65 attendees)  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Winter Craft for Kids

Make a watercolor winter-themed paper craft together with your friends at the library using white crayons, watercolor paints, scissors and yarn. Registration is not required. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party at Hercules!

Join us for a dance party to welcome in the new year! Stay till noon for a countdown and bubble-filled celebration! đ Space is limited, so please be sure to arrive on time. Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. For special......More

Join us for a dance party to welcome in the new year! Stay till noon for a countdown and bubble-filled celebration! đ Space is limited, so please be sure to arrive on time. Best suited for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Picture Book Month: Book Bundles & Seek and Find Game

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library!    Online Reading Challenge Join our online Beanstack reading challenge for families, where you can track the picture books you read together and earn fun badges to m......More

Bundle Up with Picture Books this month as we celebrate Picture Book Month at the Hercules Library!    Online Reading Challenge Join our online Beanstack reading challenge for families, where you can track the picture books you read together and earn fun badges to mark your progress! Celebrate the joy of reading as a family and inspire a love of books with every story you share. Finishers will receive a wintery enamel pin.  Picture Book Bundles The best way to celebrate Picture Book Month is by reading picture books. Check out a bundle of books--lovingly curated by topic, author, or general vibe by your librarians--and receive a coloring bookmark as a prize! Bundle Up Seek & Find Game Can you find all the cozy winter pictures hidden around the Childrenâs Library? If you find them all, youâll get a fun stamp or sticker prize.

Family Storytime (10-10:30 & 10:30-11)

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Con......More

Join your friends at Hercules Library for music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered fun every Saturday! We'll have two identical back-to-back storytimes with limited space in each: 10:00-10:30am in the Children's Library  10:30-11:00am in the Large Conference Room  Library storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. Plus, it's a lot fun! Best for children ages 5 and younger with a caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.