It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Come join Jacinto City Branch Library for a paint night! Paint whatever you may like or follow an easy-to-follow template. Canvases, supplies, and snacks will be provided.
Headline: Community is the common thread.
Looking for a weekly creative escape? Grab your needles, hooks, and hoops and join Chat & Chain, West University’s fiber arts and portable crafts club!
From intricate embroidery to cozy knits, we celebrate all things handmade. It’s the perfect hour to make progress on your projects while making new friends.
The Details:
Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!
We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.
This month, we will be discussing With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!
We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.
This month, we will be discussing The Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata.
Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you. To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.
¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios y profesionales que te rodean. Para programar una cita, haz clic en el enlace de abajo o llama. También ofrecemos citas virtuales.
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.
AARP Tax Aide will once again be available at the Northwest Branch Library. This service will be available Fridays from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Service Begins: Friday, February 6, 2026 – Ends: Wednesday, April 15, 2026. No service on Friday, April 3 or Saturday, April 4 due to the Easter holiday.
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.