Join us for a live cooking demonstration to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on Latin American cuisine, history, and culture. In this class, we will be making Jícama Sticks. This program is for adults and teens.

Supplies are provided by the library. Registration is required as supplies are limited.

Join us for an engaging storytime and presentation hosted by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Discover the fascinating world of livestock and rodeo animals while enjoying a fun and informative experience. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn and connect with the rich traditions of our agricultural heritage!

Si eres nuevo en el mundo de computadoras, hace tiempo que no las usas, te sientes un poco inseguro e incómodo, o simplemente necesitas un repaso, tenemos la clase para ayudarte a enfrentarte a la tecnología a tu propio ritmo y ganar la confianza que necesitas para tener éxito.

Esta clase será impartida por nuestra voluntaria Janie.

🕒 Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
👥 Ages: 13–17
📍 Location: Meeting Room

Join us every Tuesday for The Teen Rec Room — your weekly afterschool hangout packed with 🎮 games, 😄 laughs, and 🎨 creativity. From buzzer-beating trivia and wild Jackbox challenges to laid-back crafting days and Nintendo Switch battles, no two weeks are the same.

Come solo or bring friends — it’s your time to 🧠 play, 🏆 compete, or just 😌 chill.

You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am. 

Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs. 

Last half hour is craft time! 

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Están invitados a nuestro tiempo de cuentos cada martes a las 11 am. 

Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

📚Reading Sessions begin: Mondays | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Play and Grow Family Place Workshop🧩 Taller familiar "Jugar y crecer"💡

This series is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play.

During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers will have access to a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.

These will be child-led sessions in which families play with various passive toys and stations.

Join us as we celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating personalized, themed Nicho boxes. Materials will be provided till supplies last.

This event is for ages 12-17, 18 if in High School

For more questions, email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! 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 months through 3 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.

For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.