This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer.
This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Registration is required.
Come see real live snakes up close! Join us as we learn about the various species of snakes in Texas and the surrounding region. If you're lucky, you might just get to touch a snake! Suggested ages 5-12 years old.
Space is limited, tickets are required. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Reference Desk beginning on Monday, July 27th.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Little Seedlings story time.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be presenting Science on Stage: Dinosaur Discovery! Experience the world of dinosaurs! Discover their lives, diets, and adaptations through interactive presentations. Meet real fossilized specimens and marvel at their bones, horns, claws, teeth, and skin. Learn what makes dinosaurs incredible!
Ticket required to attend the event. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting Monday, June 29th.
Practice reading aloud in English with other adult learners this summer on Thursday mornings in June and July.
Focus is on pronunciation, fluency, and confidence through shared reading in a supportive library setting.
For adults who can read in English and have some language experience; not for beginning learners.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Little Seedlings story time.
Relax, catch up with your neighbors, meet new people, and enjoy refreshments!
We have plenty of coloring pages and pencils but feel free to bring your favorites.
All supplies and refreshments generously furnished by FOLK.
Don't like to color? That's okay, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea & some conversation.
No registration required.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.
During the weeks of June 14-July 7, young adults are invited to drop off new and gently used, clean clothing items including shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, and shoes at the upstairs reference desk. Please do not bring children's clothes smaller than 14 or YXL in t-shirt sizes. One ticket will be given for each item received by library staff. One ticket can then be turned in for one item the participant wishes to take on Teen Thrift Trade day (July 8). A limit of 10 clothing items can be turned in to the library.