Your GPA and test scores say a lot — but your college essay is where you get to speak. Not sure where to start? Join us for a presentation that takes the mystery (and misery) out of writing your personal statement.
We’ll cover:
What colleges are really looking for in your essay
How to pick the right topic (hint: it’s not always your biggest accomplishment)
Writing tips to help your story shine
Common pitfalls and how to avoid sounding like everyone else
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.
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.
Join us for a Credit Clinic and Identity Theft Prevention seminar presented by Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union. The Credit clinic will help better understand your credit, credit reports, and establishing credit. The clinic will help you better understand your credit, credit reports, and establish credit.
Identity Theft Prevention discusses scams and methods used to steal individuals' identities and personal information. It also discusses ways to keep personal and financial information secure.
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.
Come craft a spooky geode skull! Tweens only, grades 4th-5th.
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 arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided.
9-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-10-25 = Lego Challenge
9-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-24-25 = STEM Activity
10-1-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-8-25 = Lego Challenge
10-15-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-22-25 = Craft in lobby due to early voting
From September 3 to October 1, the Patty Cake Baby Story Time will be replaced by our Play and Grow Family Place Workshops. Patty Cake Baby Story Time will return on Wednesday, October 8.
Join us for a 5-week parent-child workshop focused on promoting early childhood development, parental education, and involvement.