Come celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen! Born December 16th, 1775, she became one of the world's most beloved authors. We invite all fans of tea and literature to join us at the Crosby Branch Library for treats and trivia as we celebrate the life of Jane Austen.
Adults
The Next Chapter kicks off its annual Winter Film Fest on Thursday, December 11. We look forward to showing Small Things Like These, the 2024 film adapted from the novella by the same name by Claire Keegan. Set in 1985 Ireland, devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. This film stars Cillian Murphy, Patrick Ryan, Peter Claffey, Ian O'Reilly, and Helen Behan. Rated PG-13, Small Things Like These lasts 1 hour, 38 minutes.
Date/Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month
Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages: 18+
Description: Practice speaking and listening to English while playing fun games!
Additional Info: FREE! No Registration! All Levels Welcome
Location: LRNC 131
Contact:
- Rachel.Evans@LoneStar.edu
281.290.5254
- Tracy.Williams@LoneStar.edu
281.290.3243
- Date/Day: 3rd Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
- Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Ages: 18+
- Description: Book club for adults.
Read and discuss books, both fiction and nonfiction, that highlight the literature, culture, environment, and politics of various parts of the world. Each month an LSC-CyFair faculty member facilitates the conversation. - Additional Info: Free! No registration.
- Contact: Tracy.Williams@LoneStar.edu 281.290.3243
Beginning January 15th, 2026 join us weekly every Thursday from 1:00PM to 2:00PM to practice speaking English with other students.
You can register for this class:
Jan 6: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Jan. 7: 12:00 pm - 1:30pm
Jan 8: 12:00 pm - 1:30pm
Comenzando el 15 de enero 2026 tenemos una clase de inglés conversacional cada jueves a las 1:00 de la tarde. En esta clase puede practicar el inglés platicando con otros estudiantes.
Join us for a fun-filled Movie Screening Day at the Highlands Stratford Branch Library! We’ll kick things off at 12:00 PM with How to Train Your Dragon, complete with snacks, crafts, and exciting coloring pages for kids and families. Later, return at 5:00 PM for How to Train Your Dragon 2, where we’ll keep the creativity going with crafts, coloring pages, and delicious pizza. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy two beloved movies and hands-on activities in a welcoming community space.
Join the Page Turners for a lively book discussion once a month. This month we ask that our members bring their favorite children's Christmas book for a show and tell style discussion!
New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.