Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research on Friday, September 18 at 4:15 PM in our upstairs Computer Lab.
Senior Adults
Adults – we welcome you to join us in the upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom on Thursday, September 17 at 10:15 AM to the Next Chapter’s presentation in the Lone Star Flight Museum Lecture Series. Gary Watt looks forward to presenting "Aztec Eagles of World War II (the Mexican Air Force squadron that trained in Texas and served alongside US Army Air Forces in the Philippines).” This free event requires no registration.
The Next Chapter Feature Film Series (FFS) returns for the Fall on Thursday, September 10 starting at 10:15 AM in our downstairs Meeting Room. Per patron request, we look forward to showing The Devil Wears Prada 2, the 2026 comedic drama sequel where the devilish Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. This film stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, B.J.
Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research on Friday, September 04 at 3:15 PM in our upstairs Computer Lab.
Registration is full.
This is a free 10 week course to prepare students for the 128 question United States Citizenship exam. Individuals must register for the program in person, and commit to all 10 classes. Classes are in ENGLISH and study materials are provided by us. Following the 10 weeks, students will participate in an 1-1 Mock Interview with the instructor.
Looking for a fun, relaxing way to connect with friendly faces? Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a casual hour of adult coloring, conversation, and complimentary coffee or tea. No artistic skills needed - just bring your favorite coloring book and pencils (or use ours) and enjoy a stress-free time in good company.
For adults ages 18 and up.
Adults – the Next Chapter Monday Matinee continues Monday, September 28 at 2:00 in our downstairs Meeting Room. We look forward to seeing Disney Encanto, the 2021 animated film where an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except one, Mirabel. This film features the vocal talents of Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, and Jessica Darrow.
Do you have questions about various kinds of technology? Then, we encourage you to come to our Technology Question & Answer Hour on Thursday, September 24 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.
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!
Join the Page Turners for a lively book discussion once a month. This month we will be reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.