Adults

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Are you ready to learn English? Are you looking for a way to improve your English conversation skills? 

Classes are free and all materials are provided. Pre-registration is required before anyone can attend. To register for class, fill out the registration form, email us at pw@hcpl.net, or call the branch at 832-927-7870. Our Literacy Coordinator will help determine the right class for you and check to see if there are any open spaces available.



By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Do you want to speak and read Vietnamese? Do you need it for your job, to talk to family or traveling? Join Ms. Loc on Saturdays for Vietnamese Learning Time. We have classes for adults, teens and kids aged 8 years and older. (Registration required)

Level 1 for kids (8+): 10: 00am – 11:15am

Level 2 for adults & teens: 11:15 am – 12: 45pm


By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!

Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

"Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC) plays a critical role convening, coordinating, and communicating in the legal services community. Through our work, more immigrants are receiving low-cost, high-quality legal services for immigration issues in Houston." - HILSC, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative.

This workshop will cover "Know Your Rights" resources to create a rapid response plan, as well as provide a comprehensive list of trusted legal service providers and organizations within the community.

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By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Thrillers, Killers & Mayhem Book Club is an adult fiction/thriller book club dedicated to those who like books with lots of drama, suspense and crime. This month we are discussing Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang.

Want to participate? Pick up a copy at the library today! Join our email reminder list. Follow along with us on the Fable App, a free app for books clubs. Meet us on September 25th at 10am at the Parker Williams Branch Library.

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!  

This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.     

This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.      

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and revel in the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Communities. Festivities last from September 15th to October 15th which covers multiple nation's independence days and historical events.

This year will include a special performance from Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

El libro del club es 'El Principito' de Antoine De Saint-Exupéry. Antoine De Saint-Exupéry fue un escritor y aviador francés, su primera novela, "El aviador" en 1926, y le siguieron otras como "Correo del Sur" (1928) y "Vuelo nocturno" (1931). Su obra "El Principito" (1943) es un cuento filosófico que aborda temas como la amistad, la soledad, el amor y la pérdida. 

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library! 

Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.