- Occurrence: Every second Saturday (unless otherwise noted)
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Ages: Reading age and families.
- Description: Come practice your reading skills in the comforting presence of trained therapy dogs. Space is limited; availability based on number of animals available.
- Additional Info: Event involves live animals.
English
Play and Learn with Me: 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, music and movement, nutrition, and speech and language development.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Join us to dive into DNA use and techniques for family history research. This fall, we will be studying and discussing Diahan Southard's, "Your DNA Guide: the book" and "Your DNA Guide: the workbook". (Not provided.)
The discussion portion of this program will be held in-person and virtually. After discussion time, in person participants will move to the library computers for hands-on work with matchlists.
- Occurrence: Wednesdays, 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
*Children's Ticket Details
Join us for a celebration of Texas Archaeology Month with clay pinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission! Learn about Texas archaeology while making your own pot inspired by Caddo pottery traditions. All skill levels welcome, and all supplies provided. Due to limited supplies, only one pot per person.
This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. For more information, please email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net.
- Occurrence: Mondays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
- Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
- Ages: 2-3
- Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers!
- Additional Info: Free!
- Location: Kids Corner
- Ticket Info*: Limit: 65
Children's Ticket Details
Please join us for an Advanced Beginner English class!
This class is designed for students who are interested in learning and /or practicing speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in English. Classes are free and all materials are provided.
Celebrate the season with us! Discover the joy of crafting stunning Christmas decorations from recycled bottles — a fun, eco-friendly way to make your winter sparkle.
For ages 18+. Registration Required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 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 Preschool Story Time.
For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.