This orientation session on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 PM will instruct participants on how to use the Epson Fastfoto, a high-speed photo scanning system in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use the Fastfoto machines at HCPL branches and MakerCentral, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice.
Adults
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.
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Entre mis brazos: Inprint Bilingual Memoir Writing Series- Join Texas Poet Laureate Emeritus Lupe Mendez for weekly juntas - bring something to write with and all your stories. This is about you building the layers and the branches of your life tree! Cada quien tiene un árbol lleno de historias. Each one of us has a tree full of stories. Let us see what new leaves we can turn! Here we will write about what we know about our lives based on writing ideas and platicas.
Texas Sized Pride for America's 250th - Preserving our Heritage: Step into history and discover the people, places, and events that shaped our nation. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the exhibit’s display panels and interactive kiosks bring to life the stories behind our country’s founding.
The exhibit will be on display at the Katy Library for the entire month of July, during regular library business hours.
This exhibit is sponsored by the Sam Houston Chapter, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
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.
Welcome to The Yarn Society!
Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there!
Hope to see you here.
¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo!
Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también.
¡Los espero!
Let’s unearth something fun! We’ll be making adorable mushrooms using colorful quilling paper—perfect for all skill levels. For ages 18+. Registration Required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library and tabletop roleplaying!
Whether you're a jaded Rogue looking for a change of scenery or a new bright-eyed, bushy-tailed Bard hoping to make a splash among your comrades, this is the place for you. Bring your whole party to seek new adventures at the library!
This program is best suited for adults (including "new" adults) only; ages 18 and up
Campaigns will run their course; no one-offs. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Please email Mr. David for waitlist inquiries.
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**