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By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime.  We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills.  Ages 0-5.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00



Please register for Maker Central

https://hcpl.beanstack.org/rea...before signing up for this program.

Waitlist is not currently working, please do not use. 

Want to learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine? 

Register here for a personal orientation! 
Registration is limited to one person at a time. This is a one time event. Please do not register for multiple days. Multiple registrations for the same person will be canceled. 

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering one-on-one meeting designed to help you take the next step in your career journey! 

Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.

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By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

🎥🎬 Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons! 🎥🎬
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon

Bring your own favorite snacks 🍫🍪🥤 to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

🎨🖌 Krafty Kids offers a fantastic chance for your children to unleash their creativity while having a great time in a safe and inviting space. Whether it's painting, drawing, sculpting, or other activities, there’s something for every budding artist to delight in. 

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Travel with us as we explore the world through art! Enjoy a fun hands-on learning experience that covers artists both past and present and create your own masterpiece inspired by their amazing artwork!

This program is for children ages 6-12 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.

For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4235.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 01:00

Join us for a 'Tea Party' themed story time!

"Born to Read" is a weekly story time filled with stories, songs, movement, interactive elements, and sensory play to promote early literacy development for babies and toddlers.

*Recommended for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 01:00

Are you looking for a way to continue to improve your English skills? ESL Classes are underway at the Aldine Branch Library.

The Aldine Branch Library will be offering:

  • ESL - 2 (in-person)
  • We will meet once a week on Tuesdays March 31st, 2026 - May 19th from 1pm - 2:30pm

A pre-assessment test is required. Our Literacy Coordinator will help determine the right class for you.

These courses are free of charge.