We may not have snow often in Houston, but you can make up for it by creating a beautiful snowflake suncatcher! We will supply everything you need for a colorful "snowstorm" of art.
English
Join us for in-person, advanced English classes! These classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM. This is a completely free class. Registration is required.
To register, please come to our branch to fill out the registration form and to complete a 25-question English test, so we can make sure this is the right level for you.
Please email or call us if you have any questions or concerns.
Join Michael, Octavia Field's Children's Librarian, for an afternoon of making portraits of that long lost rabbit, fox or horse uncle or aunt that looks great in a polka dot sweater. We will use paint, makers, hole punched shapes and recycled cardboard egg cartons to make our masterpieces. Ages 6-12.
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
Take a break and enjoy doing a variety of jigsaw puzzles in the teen space! Work individually or with friends while you listen to music and put together puzzles. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Come watch a movie in the teen space and eat delicious snacks! Movie rotates monthly; November's movie is Twilight (rating: PG-13). Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Join us in the teen space and make your own buttons with our button maker! Use one of our designs or make your own! All supplies are provided.
Open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for any questions.
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
Canceled due to closure for New Year's Day.
Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
This program is held in our meeting room or on nice days we may move to the Reading Garden, weather permitting.
Ticket distribution begins 15 minutes prior to any event/program.
Join us for free beginner English classes at the library! Please email, call, or stop by the library to learn how to register.