Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research. This free program requires no registration but space is limited.
Senior Adults
Adults – we welcome you to join us in the downstairs Meeting Room on Thursday, July 09 at 10:15 AM to the Next Chapter’s presentation in the Lone Star Flight Museum Lecture Series. Brad Adams looks forward to presenting "The Importance of Ice Cream to the US Military in World War II.” This free event requires no registration.
Light refreshments, including one discussed, will be provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
The Next Chapter Classics Revisited continues Thursday, July 02 at 10:15 AM in our downstairs Meeting Room. We look forward to showing The Princess Bride, the 1987 comedic romantic comedy inspired by the book of the same name. This film stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, and Christopher Guest. Rated PG, The Princess Bride lasts 1 hour, 38 minutes. This film includes Closed Captions.
Do you have questions about various kinds of technology? Then we encourage you to come to our Technology Question & Answer Hour on Thursday, July 30 from 10:15 to 11:15 AM! In this 60-minute session, Freeman Library Staff will address queries on desktops/laptops, smartphones, digital tablets, HCPL eMedia, and more.
This free event will NOT require registration.
*Please note that device repair and diagnostics are unavailable in Technology Question & Answer Hour.
Adults – the Next Chapter Monday Matinee continues Monday, July 27 at 2:00 in our Upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to seeing Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the 1984 action-adventure movie set in 1935 featuring the return of Indiana Jones. This film stars Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri, Philip Stone, Roshan Seth, and Ke Huy Quan. Rated PG, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom lasts 1 hour, 58 minutes and includes Closed Captions.
¡Descubre el poder de la tecnología!
¿Eres nuevo en el uso de computadoras o simplemente quieres repasar los conceptos básicos? Únete a una clase práctica diseñada para que te sientas más seguro y cómodo con las computadoras para realizar tus tareas diarias. No es necesario registrarse, pero el cupo es limitado.
Qué aprenderás en esta clase:
The Next Chapter invites adults of all ages to join us on Thursday, July 16 at 10:15 AM as we're shown how to make our own ice cream cone bag charms, decorative accessories attached to a handbag or tote.
This free event requires sign-up. Registration opens Thursday, July 02 at 12 PM and closes Monday, July 13 at 8 PM. Please contact the Adult Services/Reference Desk at the library or visit our website to register.
Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!
Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.
Open to all, beginners and advanced crafters! Bring your project and enjoy a lovely morning and afternoon of conversation and inspiration as you quilt, knit, sew, bead...whatever brings you crafterly joy! This program is self-hosted.
Join our adults-only knitting and crochet group on the last Tuesday of each month for a relaxing evening of conversation. Bring your current projects, enjoy tea and treats, and chat with fellow crafters.