October is Gulf Coast Reads. What is that you may ask, well it is an annual regional reading initiative that encourages people across Southeast Texas to read or listen to the same selected book during the month of October. This year’s pick is The Librarians by Sherry Thomas. It is a contemporary workplace mystery set in a small branch library in the suburbs of Austin, Texas, where the quiet routines of four diverse staff members—Hazel, Jonathan, Astrid, and Sophie—are upended when two patrons are found murdered after the library's inaugural murder mystery game night.
October is Gulf Coast Reads. What is that you may ask, well it is an annual regional reading initiative that encourages people across Southeast Texas to read or listen to the same selected book during the month of October. This year’s pick is The Librarians by Sherry Thomas. It is a contemporary workplace mystery set in a small branch library in the suburbs of Austin, Texas, where the quiet routines of four diverse staff members—Hazel, Jonathan, Astrid, and Sophie—are upended when two patrons are found murdered after the library's inaugural murder mystery game night.
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7ca8794027d701ebc3dcd2
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Mon, 10/05/2026 - 04:00
Looking to practice your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Join us each week to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with other English learners.
Classes help you build confidence and put your English skills into practice.
-Free classes
-All materials provided
-Meet and practice with other learners
This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced English learners. Come give it a try and see if it's the right fit for you!
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a84985bbe1482002988296f
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Mon, 10/05/2026 - 04:00
This program is recommended for babies aged 0-18 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs that lay the foundation for reading. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime.
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Sun, 10/04/2026 - 13:00
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted). Time: 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM Ages: 6-9 Description: Come create something new each week! Arts and crafts for children aged 6-9. Additional Info: Free! Contact Rebecca.Cates@Lonestar.edu. Location: Kids Corner Ticket Info*: Limit: 20
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Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted) Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM Ages: 3-6 Description: Stories, songs, and movement! Get ready to sing, play, read, and talk with Ms. Missy in this action-packed story time. Additional Info: Free! No Registration Location: Kids Corner Ticket Info*: Limit: 65
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Sun, 10/04/2026 - 13:00
Join us for a free 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.
Want to learn English? Join us for a beginner English Class every Tuesday at 10:30 AM starting on August 18th. This class is free to join and all materials are provided. Please come to the library to register at the front desk before the start date. After the class begins, walk in registrations are welcome on a first come first served basis.
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8ccf9b4cb69d003e231874
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Sun, 10/04/2026 - 13:00
Whether you're looking for a job, exploring a new career, or reentering the workforce after time away, this hands-on workshop series can help you take the next step with confidence.
Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared for newborns through crawlers.