Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.
A virtual tour around the world! Join us every second Tuesday of the month as we learn about the cultural practices, celebrations, food, animals, language, and geography of specific countries through discussion and hands-on activities. In December, prepare for a special tour, as we travel around the world learning about different winter celebrations!
This program is for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.
Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared for newborns through crawlers.
*This event is for adults only* Join us for an afternoon making your own custom sublimated tile coasters!
Attendees will learn sublimation techniques by creating a full-color sublimated ceramic tile coaster. Participants will have the opportunity to either bring in their own image (as a 4x4 square .png or .jpg file) or select a pre-made design. *Supplies are limited; registration is required.
This program will take place in the Meeting Room on the first floor.
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.
This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.
Registration is required.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us on 2nd Tuesdays for the Afternoon Book Club, a self-run club of readers! If you enjoy sampling a wide range of authors and genres, this is the book club for you!
Some copies are available downstairs at the Reference Desk and at each meeting, but each member is responsible for obtaining their own copy. Please check out our catalog to request a book!
Jan - Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner
Feb - The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff
Mar - The Emperor of Gladness - Ocean Vuong
Apr - We Are All Guilty Here - Karin Slaughter
Depart from the library at 8:15 AM
First Stop: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM