By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Jacinto City Branch Library is hosting a Resume workshop night! 

Join us June 25th from 4-5pm for our Future U Resume Workshop for Teens and Adults

Learn how to create a resume that stands out to employers and colleges. This presentation covers résumé basics, what to include (and what to leave out), formatting tips, and how to highlight your skills and experience—even if you have little or no work history. Walk away with practical tips to build a strong, professional résumé with confidence.


By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Get ready for an afternoon full of color, creativity, and summer fun! Join us on Wednesday, July 1st at 4:30 PM for a festive tie-dye event where you can create your very own red, white, and blue masterpiece. Whether you love bold swirls, classic stripes, or star-inspired designs, this is the perfect way to celebrate summer and show off your creative side.

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home.

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure?

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter.

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets…

By admin, Fri, 06/05/2026 - 01:00

Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!

We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.

This month's pick: The Librarians by Shelly Thomas (also the Gulf Coast Read!)

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

You've seen the movie but have you ever read the book? 

This summer reading book club is reading Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Borrow a copy from the library and join us for discussion, even if you have already read it!

Snacks and refreshments will be served. This book club is for adult readers. 

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

Help us welcome the Houston Grand Opera to Aldine Library! 

We are bringing children's books to life through song with our beloved program Storybook Opera! Storybook Opera! supports literacy development with interactive, singing storytellers. This program is perfect for children in Grades Pre-K through 2!

By admin, Thu, 06/04/2026 - 22:00

Brave Little Company Presents: "Wish You Were Here: Footprints Through Time".  Participants will discover a strange suitcase filled with expedition tools and must use their clever wits to help them on an interactive dinosaur adventure!  This program is recommended for children ages 3 to 8 years old and their caregivers.  Registration is required, and online registration opens June 15.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.