Whether you're looking for a job, exploring a new career, or reentering the workforce after time away, this hands-on workshop series can help you take the next step with confidence.
Senior Adults
Harris County Universal Services' mission is to empower residents with the skills and confidence they need to use technology safely and effectively.
"Our team offers beginner friendly computer lessons designed for older adults, those new to computers, and those who would just like a refresher and would like to brush up on their computer knowledge."
These classes will cover the following computer topics: ChatGPT & A.I. Basics, Smart Phones, and Microsoft Word.
November 2nd - Microsoft Word, part 1
November 9th - Microsoft Word, part 2
ESL Classes (Various Levels)
All of HCPL English-learning classes are taught by trained volunteer tutors and are completely free to attend. Learning materials are provided.
Beginner ESL Classes for Adults who speak little or no English. You will practice speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Advanced ESL Classes & Conversation Club for Adults who want to reach fluency in English. Practice speaking, reading, writing and listening with native speakers in a nonjudgmental environment.
Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this program has been proven to help people with arthritis engage in walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, increase balance and strength, and build confidence in their ability to be physically active.
This program is available for people 60 years of age and older with arthritis.
Please join us!
Are you nearing the age of retirement? Do you have questions about your eligibility for Medicare? Are you wanting to know what is covered and what Medicare plan is best?
Haris Jalal, a Medicare Advantage Specialist will have a table inside the library from 10 am to noon Saturday November 14th for Q & A.
No registration is necessary, so come on by and take advantage of this time to get some helpful information on Medicare and all the questions you may have.
Come on by the library Tuesday November 10th at 2 pm to see Guillermo Gonzalez, a Licensed Insurance Broker with Senior Health Services.
He will have a table inside the library to provide Medicare education in English and Spanish, covering enrollment periods, coverage options, prescription benefits, and changes for 2027. It is enrollment time again and the perfect time to get all the information and help that is out there.
We look forward to seeing you the
**18 and Up**
Create and decorate orange pomanders.
Patrons will be able to make (1) Item.
November 02 - Basic Internet
November 04 - Basic Internet
November 09 - Free Email
November 11 - Free Email
November 16 - Google Workspace
November 18 - Google Gemini
November 23 - Review
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.
Chat about great books with some great people! Join our Virtual Book Club, hosted by Katherine Tyra Branch Library!
We will meet virtually (via Microsoft Teams) every first Wednesday of the month from 3-4 PM to discuss the selected book. Online registration is required. You will receive an email with a meeting link the day before the event.
This month, you can talk about whatever you have been currently reading! We will also be picking the next year of reads for the club so come join if you want to have some influence on that!