A weekly Computer Class for Adult Beginners to discover and improve their skills in this increasingly high-tech age. Every week we learn by doing Word, Excel, Email, PDF, Internet Safety, Google Searches, HCPL resources and more! Must have a library card to attend.
Register by contacting our service desk at 832-927-7890, limited spaces available.
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for songs, stories and fingerplays designed to develop your child's early literacy skills. Plus there is plenty of time for the children to play and for caregivers to socialize. Fun for toddlers and their caregivers!
Join us for Preschool Story Time, an early literacy program featuring stories, songs, and a fun craft! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.
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.
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.
Registration is required and space is limited!
What You'll Learn:
Registration gives us an estimate of how many compost buckets are needed. Please register each attendee/household in your party to ensure we have the best possible estimate.
What You'll Learn:
Registration gives us an estimate of how many compost buckets are needed. Please register each attendee/household in your party to ensure we have the best possible estimate.
Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.
This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!
Step into the wild!
Join us for an exciting Exotic Animal Show featuring live animals and unforgettable encounters. Travel through time as you learn about the amazing animals from the age of dinosaurs to the incredible creatures we share the planet with today. Our shows are packed with fun facts and up-close experiences, perfect for curious kids of all ages and animal-loving adults. Get ready to experience the wild with Wild Things Zoofari!
Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.