Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer in the library . Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

Paws For Therapy “Read to a Dog”

Join us from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Children’s section of the library. “Paws for Therapy” is a group of volunteers in the Houston area who enjoy sharing their trained therapy dogs with those in need of love and comfort. Reading can be hard, so kids, ages 5-11 can get comfortable and practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Planning on entering the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as you venture into higher education? This presentation, hosted by FutureU and presented by a former academic advisor, will introduce you to the information you need to know prior to enrolling in this highly distinguished discipline. We will discuss pre-requisite courses, honors opportunities, career outcomes, extracurriculars, and other requirements that will be expected by colleges and universities.

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

CHESS out this fun afternoon OPERATION each month to CONNECT FOUR bragging rights and snacks while playing tabletop games at the library! There’s just UNO rule, steer clear of EXPLODING KITTENS and other TROUBLE. Grades 3 to 12.

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caretakers on Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11:15 AM. This program geared to 3-17 months features nursery rhymes, songs, books, shakers, scarves and fingerplays! 

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caretakers on Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11:15 AM. This program geared to 3-17 months features nursery rhymes, songs, books, shakers, scarves and fingerplays! 

Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Teams will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12.  Tuesday, September 9, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.