Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 09/12/2025 - 13:53

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.

By admin, Fri, 09/12/2025 - 13:53

What is a Teen Advisory Board (TAB)? A group of teen volunteers who meet monthly with the Teen librarian to offer input on teen and tween library services and programs. Grades 6 to 12.

TAB Tuesday, September 30, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM.

Teen Time Craft (starts directly after TAB) Tuesday, September 30, 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM.

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Each month builders work to complete an a build that may be silly, challenging, or sneaky, but always fun!  Grades 4th -12th.  Due to early voting this event will take place in the public section of the library (instead of the meeting room).

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Join us for our Cricut orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Grades 3rd-12th come hang out with other Pokemon fans!  The library has a limited number of battle decks, so you may want to bring your own. Trading or swapping cards is allowed only with parent's signed permission, and library staff is not responsible for the results of any trades.  Grades 3rd-12th.

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, October 9, at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing Gulf Coast Reads pick, The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu.

Gulf Coast Reads is an annual regional reading initiative focused on promoting simultaneous reading or listening to a selected title by those living along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.