Adults

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.Registration required.
By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

Want to learn English? Join us for a beginner English Class every Tuesday at 10:30 AM starting on August 18th. This class is free to join and all materials are provided. Please come to the library to register at the front desk before the start date. After the class begins, walk in registrations are welcome on a first come first served basis. 

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

Want to learn English? Join us for a beginner English Class every Saturday at 2 PM starting on August 22. This class is free to join and all materials are provided. Please come to the library to register at the front desk before the start date. After the class begins, walk in registrations are welcome on a first come first served basis.

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

It's SHOPPING Time!

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Bi-Annual Homeschool Curriculum Swap!

As we continue welcoming our growing homeschool community, many families shared the idea of hosting a curriculum swap—and we loved it! This event is a wonderful opportunity to share resources, discover new materials, and connect with fellow homeschool families while supporting our mission of providing access to information for everyone. After all, that's what libraries are all about!

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

Want to learn English? Join us for a beginner English Class every Tuesday at 10:30 AM starting on August 18th. This class is free to join and all materials are provided. Please come to the library to register at the front desk before the start date. After the class begins, walk in registrations are welcome on a first come first served basis. 

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

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.

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00

Hey adults! Are you a book lover or want to get into reading? Then come join Shelf-ish Book Club! This is for adult readers who love exploring a variety of stories. Meetings are typically every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and small crafts during the discussion. Feel free to contact the library or visit us for any questions.

January - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

February - James by Percival Everett

March - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

April - Poetry!

May - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

By admin, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:00


Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.

Get help with:

Resume & cover lettersFAFSA applicationFree resources for career development

To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

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https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a679aeee1bf262b511621bc admin Tue, 07/28/2026 - 04:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for The (Late Night) Library Show in benefit with Sunrise Movement Houston!

Do you like stripped down alternative, emo, or indie rock music? Help stock the shelves of Sunrise Movement's banned little libraries in the Houston area. Donate a banned book and receive a special button as thanks! Also accepted are children, teen, and adult novels which explore: the importance of community, multiculturalism, cultural anthropology, and STEM themes.