Read Against the Machine is a nonfiction book club exploring social, cultural, historical, and political topics. Selections highlight varied perspectives and encourage readers to think critically about the ideas and narratives that shape contemporary life.
In July, we are reading Myth America by Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer:
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.
Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Singer Sewing Machine! This orientation session will introduce participants to sewing machine operation. Those who complete the class will be able to request time to use a sewing machine at HCPL branches. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a sewing machine.
Please note that this is not a sewing instruction class. Participants will learn basic machine operation only.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caregivers. This program is geared toward babies newborn-18 months and features a 20-minute guided story time with songs, a book, and a new baby sign each week, followed by 25 minutes of free play and opportunity for community building between caregivers.
This program is a wonderful way to encourage your child’s language development, early literacy, and connect with other parents!
Teens are invited to attend a 3D Printer orientation, where they will earn the 3D Printer badge that they can use to 3D print at any available HCPL location, and they'll also get to 3D print an item of their choosing!
All materials and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18.
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.
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.
Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for infants and their caregivers. This program is geared toward babies newborn-18 months and features a 20-minute guided story time with songs, a book, and a new baby sign each week, followed by 25 minutes of free play and opportunity for community building between caregivers.
This program is a wonderful way to encourage your child’s language development, early literacy, and connect with other parents!
Learn the basics of Minecraft coding with the Code Knights! This program is for children 8-12 years of age. Online registration is required. Parent/Guardian attendance is required for this program.
Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will also be provided.
This program is for teens ages 13-18.