Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, September 10, at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo A. Anaya.
We read the book, now let’s watch the movie! Booked This Afternoon Book to Movie Showing of Bless Me, Ultima will be on Thursday, September 17, at 2 PM.
Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Maud Marks Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to the Sam Houston Boat Tour. Embarking from Port Houston’s Sam Houston Landing, visiting sightseers aboard the M/V Sam Houston can enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. The 95-ft. vessel holds up to 100 passengers and features air-conditioned lounge seating. The bus will be departing on Tuesday, August 18th.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer in the library . Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Join us for our laser cutter orientation!
This orientation session on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 PM will instruct participants on how to use the Epson Fastfoto, a high-speed photo scanning system in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use the Fastfoto machines at HCPL branches and MakerCentral, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice.
Battle Bots had to be rescheduled from Summer, and it’s finally time! Come work with a ream to create your own remote-controlled robot, then battle other teams for ultimate domination! Tickets required and will be available 30 minutes before the start of the program. Grades 4th-12th.
Grades 3 to 12 bring your binders and come play Pokémon! Game mats and a limited number of gaming packs will be available. Parents must sign a permission slip to allow their children to trade cards. Enjoy snacks, Pokémon adventures on the big screen, finish a Poke-craft, and win a free Pokémon book!
Youth grades 4 to 12 come play all the games at Maud Marks on Game Day! Tabletop games and Switch games will be out and ready! Snacks are provided.
Grades 2nd – 12th come to Maud Marks to play chess! Coaches from First Checkmate will be present to offer advice, help you make strategic decisions, and help improve your gameplay!
Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Participants will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12