Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock bottom prices!
We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only preview on Friday, March 27, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM.
Adults
Headline: Community is the common thread. ✨ Looking for a weekly creative escape? Grab your needles, hooks, and hoops and join Chat & Chain, West University’s fiber arts and portable crafts club!
From intricate embroidery to cozy knits, we celebrate all things handmade. It’s the perfect hour to make progress on your projects while making new friends.
The Details:
Occurrence: Fridays, April 10th-May 8th Time: 10:30 AM Ages: 1-3 Description: A fun, informal, play-based program for parents/caregivers and their children ages 1-3. Families have the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week.Additional Info: Free! No Registration Location: Kids Corner Ticket Info*: Limit: 15 families
*Children's Ticket Details
Take a break from stress! Join us to learn the art of Chinese calligraphy and to taste a variety of authentic Taiwanese teas. Registration Required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Join us every third Tuesday at 3 PM for our writer's club! Bring a notebook and pen or pencil, prompts and snacks provided!
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc1d1d81b67dfe32ada859
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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00
This orientation session will introduce participants to sewing machine operation and use in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the sewing machine.
- This is not a sewing instruction class. Participants will learn machine operation only.
- This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are trying to register multiple people:
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc1ce58d5e2d09336651a1
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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00
Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word, as well as how to complete simple actions like saving, opening, and printing documents in this class.
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69bc1c5b2866a5b488431b5f
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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter.
- This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are trying to register multiple people:
Each month, library staff with expertise in history will give a talk about different topics in American history to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This month, we will learn about what life was like in colonial America. We will focus on the life of Martha Ballard, a midwife and community leader who chronicled her life in colonial America in her diary. Register online @ hcpl.net.
Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.