By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support?

Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Do you know that Harris County Public Library (HCPL) provides several apps for their cardholders? Join us on Friday, August 22 at 4:15 PM to discover the things you can do with apps such as Libby by Overdrive, Kanopy, Freegal, Flipster, and Pressreader among others.

* Please note that device repair and diagnostics are unavailable in HCPL eMedia Hour. 

** This session solely focuses on HCPL eMedia Apps and no other technology.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

This story time includes stories, songs, and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program!

Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .



By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. This program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to stories in addition to enjoying songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Do you have questions about various kinds of technology? You can set up a 30-minute appointment on the morning of Thursday, August 14.

Freeman Library Staff will address queries on desktops/laptops, smartphones, digital tablets, HCPL eMedia, and more.

This service is free but reservations are strongly encouraged. Registration opens at 12 PM Thursday, August 07. To reserve your spot, please call the library at 832.927.5420 and ask for the Reference Desk. Walk-ins are welcome if time allows.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Did you miss out on our first Single Swipe Painted Cat bookmarks? 

Well, we are doing it again! This time with much more elbow room in our 1st floor meeting room!

Join us at 1pm on August 13th in order to create a cat bookmark using a single swipe of paint! No registration required. Feel free to come and go as you please!

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Come expand and enhance your skills in the art of needlepoint through small projects, long term projects and discussions. All are welcome to participate by bringing their own projects, beginners welcome. Have fun learning this beautiful art.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

If you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlecraft please join us for the Freeman Needlecrafters. While attendees are happy to help others through the difficult parts of a project, this club is not intended as a class for instruction.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

We are going to paint our own wooden dice using Cricut stencil.

By admin, Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:28

Do you have questions about various kinds of technology? You can set up a 30-minute appointment on the morning of Thursday, August 07.

Freeman Library Staff will address queries on desktops/laptops, smartphones, digital tablets, HCPL eMedia, and more.

This service is free but reservations are strongly encouraged. Registration opens at 12 PM Thursday, July 31. To reserve your spot, please call the library at 832.927.5420 and ask for the Reference Desk. Walk-ins are welcome if time allows.