Do you knit/crochet/craft? Please join us for our weekly meeting of the Knotty and Nice Club. We meet for 2 hours and socialize while working on our own projects or community charity projects. Please note that this is not a class but people are always available to help you if you need a LITTLE help. If you have never knitted or crocheted, the library offers many books and a few DVDs to learn. You can find many helpful videos on YouTube as well.
Adults
Join us for advanced Spanish! This class is designed for patrons who are already familiar with Spanish and would deem themselves to be at an advanced level. This class will meet on Monday mornings. It is a free class taught by our amazing tutor, Naheily.
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!
Do you love reading mystery books?
Join The Fiction Files as we discuss this year's Gulf Coast Reads book, The Librarians by Sherry Thomas. We're so excited to hear everyone's opinions on this book whether you loved it (or not!).
Read more about it HERE.
Gulf Coast Reads is a regional initiative that encourages communities on the Texas Gulf Coast to read the same book and come together for meaningful discussions throughout October.
Welcome to The Yarn Society!
Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there!
We love to make things for charity!
So far we have made:
Ear warmers for the Bridge Over Troubled Waters shelterKennel decorations and cat mats for the pets at the South Houston Animal ShelterCute drawstring bags for the New Hope Women's Center and SIR HouseCurrently making blankets for the BEAR organizationCurrently also making ear warmers for Crossroads at Park PlaceJoin us!
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ESL Classes (Various Levels)
All of HCPL English-learning classes are taught by trained volunteer tutors and are completely free to attend. Learning materials are provided.
Beginner ESL Classes for Adults who speak little or no English. You will practice speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Advanced ESL Classes & Conversation Club for Adults who want to reach fluency in English. Practice speaking, reading, writing and listening with native speakers in a nonjudgmental environment.
In this course, community member and library volunteer, Mrs. Rhee, will teach the Korean language through songs, such as Arirang and Doraji.
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FILL OUT Maker Space: Shoe charms – Fill out form and RESIGER/WAITLIST for the event to be on the registration list or wait list.
Come learn how to use Tinkercad with a step-to-step tutorial on making your own 3D printed shoe charm for crocs!
Sept 28 at 4 pm - 5:30pm
Ages 8 and up (Must be able to use a computer).
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
- Porotos Granados (Cranberry Bean Stew)
- Sikil Pak (Mayan Pumpkin Seed Dip)
Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the Children's Activity Space.
Join us in the library parking lot for lots of treats, a few tricks, and plenty of Halloween fun. Dress up in your favorite costume, explore creatively decorated trunks, and enjoy a festive evening with family, friends, and neighbors. Fun for all ages!