HIPPY - Longview

05/28/2026

👀Something fun and different to do with the kids! 🎨🖌️🖼️
Tuesdays 6-8pm

05/08/2026

👀Be informed. Ever wonder what the difference is?

A 504 Plan and an IEP are not the same thing.

Both can help students with disabilities.
But they are built for different needs.

A 504 Plan is designed to remove barriers so a student can access school like their peers.
That might look like:
• extra time
• preferential seating
• breaks
• modified classroom supports
• health-related accommodations

An IEP goes further.

An IEP is for students whose disability impacts their ability to make appropriate educational progress and who need specialized instruction.

That can include:
• specialized academic instruction
• speech therapy
• occupational therapy
• behavior supports
• measurable goals
• progress monitoring

Another important difference:
A student can have accommodations in BOTH a 504 Plan and an IEP.

The question is not:
“Which one is better?”

The question is:
“What does this student actually need to access and benefit from their education?”

04/21/2026

The BEST Team!! 💖

Behind every strong family is a home visitor making an impact—meet some of ours from our Longview HIPPY Program.

03/11/2026

Happening today!!!

03/10/2026

👀Happening today at WoW!!

Happy Tuesday! Join us for MARIO DAY today at LongviewWOW! 🍄

Open 10:00am-6:00pm ✨

Hands-on activities at 10:30am & 1:30pm 👇

03/06/2026

👀Something FREE and fun for spring break week!!! 🥾🎣🏕️

We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual CADDO ADVENTURE DAYS. This will be a 3-day event from March 13th to March 15th with March 14th being our main event day. March 13th and 15th programs are free with paid day entry. March 14th will be free entry for day use guests. Event programs we be as follows:

March 13th:

8:00 am to 11:00 am: Kayaking in Sawmill Pond. This program will be held at Sawmill Pond. This will be a first come first served program that will allow guests to paddle around our Sawmill Pond for 30 minutes. You can sign up to paddle again as time allows. Kayaks, life vest, and paddles will be provided.

1:00 pm: Hike with a Ranger. This program will begin at our amphitheater. Take a hike with a Park Ranger to learn all about the park's historical past and present nature.

March 14th: Free Entry for Day-Use Guests.

10:00 am to 3:00 pm:

At our Recreation Hall There Will Be:

ESD 3 Fire Department with fire trucks that you can tour.
Texas Forest Service with Smokey Bear.
Starr Family Home historic tabling
Historical CCC/Caddo tabling with clay to make your own mini pottery.

At Our Boat Ramp There Will Be:
Texas Game Wardens with the Operation Game Thief Trailer.
Texas Master Naturalist Interpretive Skins and Skulls Display
Greater Caddo Lake Institute Nature Table
Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area Interpretive Table
TPWD Inland Fisheries with an Electrofishing Boat.
Boater Safety Interactive Table.
Friends of Marshall Animals Shelter with adoptable dogs.

At Our Fishing Pier:
Fishing With a Ranger where fishing poles and bait will be provided.
Art in the Park where you can paint with all the colors of the bayou.
Canoeing around Sawmill Pond. Canoes, life vest, and paddles will be provided.

March 15th:
8:00 am to 11:00 am: Fishing with a Ranger. This is a come and go program that will be held at the fishing pier. Fishing poles and bait will be provided.
1:00 pm: Hike with a Ranger. This program will begin at our amphitheater. Take a hike with a Park Ranger to learn all about the park's historical past and present nature.

We are asking guests to help support the Friends of Marshall Animal Shelter by bringing a donation of one of the following.
-Dry food (adult dog & cat, puppy)
-Treats (no raw hide)
-Blankets & towels (preferably light colored)
-Kitty litter
Crates and/or crate inserts (medium & large)

03/02/2026

👀check out the goings on at our awesome library!!

March! Spring time!
Look for the return of fan-favorite programs for adults, and a week of Spring Break fun for kids/teens this month!

March 3.
- Gregg County Genealogical Society, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM.

March 6.
- Seniors Coffee Time, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Seniors, come enjoy the morning ambiance of the library with a cup of coffee and snacks!

March 7.
- Dr. Seuss Celebration Party!
Don’t be late and save the date! We’re having a party to CELEBRATE! Join us in the library Moeschle Meeting Room for a special Dr. Seuss-themed party to celebrate the author’s beloved characters/stories and Read Across America Day. We’ll have cupcake decorating, special guest readers, game/activity stations, and raffle prizes drawn every 30 minutes! March 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

March 9 - 14.
- Spring Break at the Library!
We’ve got a week of FREE activities planned to keep everyone busy this Spring Break, March 9 - 14. Take a look and make note of their time and location:

Monday:
• Supersized Sensory Playtime: 10:30 AM at the main branch Library.
• Video Game Day: Ages 8 - 17, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Held at the library main branch. Free to attend.

Tuesday:
• Springtime Story Time: Recommended for ages 0 - 5. Free to attend. 10:30 AM at the main branch Library.
• Family BINGO: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free to attend. Broughton Recreation Center: 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Longview, TX 75602.

Wednesday:
• Lady Chops Percussion Show @ The Longview Kite Festival: Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is an impressive one woman drumming show and percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show STOMP. Come enjoy her interactive and energetic show: "Drum Roll Please” during the Kite Festival hosted by the Longview Parks and Recreation Department. The Kite Festival runs 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on March 11, at Lear Park. There will be all sorts of activity booths (including the library’s), vendors, and food trucks to visit. Lady Chops’ show starts at 2:00 PM. Plan for a fun day out. Bring your kites and sunscreen! Free to attend. All ages.

Thursday:
• Family Movie Day - “Zootopia 2” (PG): There will be two showings to attend. 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Free to attend, limited seating. Limited amounts of free popcorn will be served. Main branch Library.

Friday:
• Crafty Kids Time: Projects for ages 0-6. All supplies provided. Available from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM while supplies last. Work on them at the main branch Library or take a kit home.
• Family Game Day: Main branch Library. Free to attend. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.

Saturday:
• LEGO-A-THON: Spend the day at the library playing with our HUGE LEGO collection! Raffle prizes will be drawn for every hour of the event duration! LEGO-A-THON goes from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the library. All ages, free to attend.

March 14.
- Librarian Foodies Cookbook Club.
Stop by for our bi-monthly, cookbook review series. Enjoy a tasty recipe from the cookbook, and discuss other culinary and cooking stories with attendees. This month’s review: “Chinese Enough” by Kristina Cho. Meeting starts at 10:00 AM. Free to attend.
- True Crime Crew: Murder Mystery Box Game.
True Crime Crew returns for Spring Break fun! Gather your true crime friend group and sign up to solve a murder mystery case together. Groups of up to 6 detectives. Solo detectives will be placed in a group if necessary. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Free to attend. Sign up by calling (903) 237-1351 or message us on Facebook.

March 16.
- Bonus Video Game Day for Spring Break @ The Library!
Extra fun for those of you who have a late spring break week! Stop by for our always popular Super Smash Bros. Tournament. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Ages 8-17. Free to attend.

March 17.
- Teen Hangout: Paint By Numbers.
Ages 13-17, enjoy some library fun, snacks, friends, and crafty paint by number projects! Meet up from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

March 20.
- Tai Chi Class at the Library.
Limber up this Spring and learn about the ancient Chinese practice that serves as an amazing gentle workout. Led by local Tai Chi pro and martial artist, Paul Gerald. Held on March 20. Please note there are two different sessions. Seniors/Modified for mobility class from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM, and traditional class from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Ages 18+. Free to attend. Signup is required for either session. Contact us on Facebook, or call (903) 237-1351 to register.

March 21.
- Adult Craft Day/Quilt Club: English Paper Piece Quilting.
March includes National Quilting Day and we’ll teach you about a different way to quilt using the English Paper Piecing method. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Signup is required due to limited space. Supplies provided, but we highly encourage you to bring your own hand sewing supplies and any woven fabrics in a pattern/color scheme you’d like to consider using.

- Teen Dungeons & Dragons Universe-ity Hangout.
Ages 13-17. Please contact youth services staff at (903) 237-1345 during business to register for the ongoing campaign meetup. 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM.

- Diverse Readers Book Club meeting at 2:00 PM, main branch Library.

March 28.
- Sketchbook Sessions: Reverse Coloring.
We encourage you to color outside the actual lines in this Sketchbook Session meetup! Learn a unique way to create illustrations and drawings using the reverse coloring method. It’s a very relaxing, stress-free, and mindful way to draw! Supplies provided. Signup required. March 28, from 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM.

FREE Computer Classes at the Library:
Sign up for our FREE computer classes scheduled all month to help you learn something new or brush up on basics that can improve your career skills.
3/11: Keyboarding & Typing Basics, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
3/16: Computer Basics I & II, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
3/23 and 3/24: Basic Excel, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
3/28: Google Drive Basics, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
3/30 and 3/31: Word Basics I & II, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Also, we'll be planning for the upcoming Chautauqua Festival in April. Vendor booth registration is open. Visit our website for details (link in comments).

Private message or call us at (903) 237-1351 during business hours if you have any questions regarding these programs!

03/01/2026

Lots going on at our WOW Museum! Happy March☘️

There’s so much to imagine, create, and explore this month at LongviewWOW, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🍀

Be sure to make plans to visit us over Spring Break because we are opening for special extended hours with additional hands-on activities so families can play even more! 🥳

❤Little Learners- March 27th @ 10:30am
❤Tinkering Club- March 29th @ 4:00pm

Heads up! Artwalk is April 2nd from 5-8pm! 🎨

02/23/2026

Our February Group Meeting was so much fun, focusing on Nutrition and empowering our kids to make healthy choices despite being picky eaters! Our HIPPY kids were fully engaged, making the most of Valentine’s crafts and learning about nutritious eating. What a wonderful night it was! Thanks to our families for their active participation! 💛

¡Nuestra reunión grupal de febrero fue muy divertida! Nos enfocamos en la nutrición y en empoderar a nuestros niños para que tomen decisiones saludables, incluso cuando son quisquillosos para comer.
Nuestros niños de HIPPY estuvieron totalmente participativos, disfrutando al máximo las manualidades de San Valentín mientras aprendían sobre la importancia de una alimentación nutritiva.
¡Fue una noche maravillosa! Gracias a nuestras familias por su participación activa. 💛

02/20/2026

Mini fatherhood Summit coming to Community Connections! Sign up ⬇️

Buckner and Wellness Point will be hosting East Texas’s first Mini Fatherhood Summit on Saturday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Community Connections (Auditorium). We will also host giveaways, provide lunch for fathers, and feature a presentation from Patrick Johnson of J-Star Ministries. The theme of our Fatherhood event is “Work and Family Balance.”

This is a free event, and fathers must register to attend, as space is limited. Register: https://hubs.la/Q042b01d0

If your organization would like to donate a giveaway item, please contact Kevin at (214) 758-8196.