Practice your conversational English with a small group and a volunteer ESL tutor! To register, apply any time in person at the Maud Marks Branch Library and take the ESL placement test. This program is free!
Adults
Practice your conversational English with a small group and a volunteer ESL tutor! To register, apply any time in person at the Maud Marks Branch Library and take the ESL placement test. This program is free!
Our Compassion Week 2026 closing event highlights how compassion grows through the music we share, poetry we hear, and the actions we take together. Experience what becomes possible when arts-cultural, civic, faith, and nonprofit organizations such as the Harris County Public Library, the Ismaili Council and Compassionate Houston work together for the common good.
Calling all knitting, crocheting, embroidery and other needlecraft enthusiasts! Work on your projects in a welcoming environment as you mix and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the area.
All experience levels are welcome! Please note this is not a class and there is no formal instruction presented on any type of needlework or fiber arts.
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun, Fevered Star, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
Want to take your first dive into Microsoft Word?
Join Harris County Digital Navigator Myrna Blair and learn the basics of Microsoft programs in a beginner-friendly class.
Practice navigating the program, typing and editing text, creating a document, and saving your work.
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Looking to practice your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Join us each week to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with other English learners.
Classes help you build confidence and put your English skills into practice.
-Free classes
-All materials provided
-Meet and practice with other learners
This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced English learners. Come give it a try and see if it's the right fit for you!
Let's learn how to grow fresh herbs for the fall and winter! You will learn what can be planted this time of year, how to propagate plant cuttings and save seeds, and how to use herbs in your cooking and home. Participants will also have an opportunity to take home free seeds from our Seed Library.