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
Are you looking for a way to continue to improve your English skills? ESL Classes are underway at the Aldine Branch Library.
The Aldine Branch Library will be offering:
- ESL - 2 (in-person)
- We will meet once a week on Tuesdays March 31st, 2026 - May 19th from 1pm - 2:30pm
A pre-assessment test is required. Our Literacy Coordinator will help determine the right class for you.
These courses are free of charge.
Do you need help with technology? Book a 45-minute appointment with a staff member, we will try to help you figure it out!
- Registration is required.
- To assist as many individuals as possible, you may only register for one appointment per week.
- If no one arrives by 2:00, the appointment will be canceled.
Do you need help with technology? Book a 45-minute appointment with a staff member, we will try to help you figure it out!
- Registration is required.
- To assist as many individuals as possible, you may only register for one appointment per week.
- If no one arrives by 1:15, the appointment will be canceled.
The Galveston Bay Area Scale Modelers Association (GBASMA) is a chartered member of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).. Club meetings are held monthly to present each other's current projects, share new modeling techniques, answer modeling questions and promote the hobby. We meet 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM on the 4th Monday of each month except for May(meets the week after) and December.(no meeting).
Registration not required.
Adults – the Next Chapter Monday Matinee continues Monday, April 27 at 2:00 PM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to seeing Disney Cinderella, the 2015 Disney live-action adaptation of the treasured fairy tale. This film stars Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sophie McShera. Rated PG, this film lasts 1 hour, 45 minutes, and includes closed captions.
Light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research. This free program requires no registration but space is limited.
The Next Chapter Classics Revisited continues Thursday, April 23 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to showing The Dark Knight, the 2008 superhero action epic. This film stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Gary Oldman. Rated PG-13, The Dark Knight lasts 2 hours, 32 minutes. This film includes Closed Captions.
This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to cross-stitching, which is a form of counted-thread embroidery using X-shaped stitches to create a pattern.
This program is limited to attendees age 5 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the project.This program involves sharp embroidery needles and embroidery scissors.Registration is required due to limited supplies and seating.Join us in the meeting room to discuss this month's book!
Book of the month: The Library Book by Susan Orlean