Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events January 2024

TOMBALL, TX -- Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events January 2024

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms

Mondays, January 8, 22, 29 @ 9:30 AM

Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through just walking. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Tiny Tots

Mondays, January 8, 22, 29 @ 10:30 AM

Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Tiny Tots uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards walkers through 18 months. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Toddler Time

Tuesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 10:30 AM

Wednesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 9:30 AM

Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 10:30 AM

Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10:30 AM

Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Pokémon League

Saturday, January 6 & 20 from 1:30-3:30 PM

Love playing the Pokémon card game and discussing all things Pokémon with fellow fans? Join the Pokémon League every first and third Saturday, sponsored by the Magnolia City Pokémon Gym. Bring your favorite deck, play the card game with other fans, and talk all things strategy. This event is open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.

Teen Programs:

Homeschool Hangout

Every Thursday of the month, from 10am – 12pm in the Teen Space *ages 12- 18*

**Calling all Homeschool Teens (and parents)!** Want a space to mingle and meet new friends?! Come join our Homeschool Hangout group! The library provides free coffee to the parents who hangout outside of the Teen Space while the kids do their own thing enjoying everything our Teen Space has to offer. No registration required. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details.

Teen MidMorning Hangout

Monday, Jan 8th & 22nd from 10:30am-11:30am in the Teen Space Take an early break and join us for video games, board games, and crafts! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Ages 12-18.

Paper Peeps: English Tutoring

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 4pm-5pm in the Teen Space *ages 12-18*

We invite you to come hang for FREE TUTORING on those English papers, creative writing ideas, etc. No appointments necessary, first come first served policy. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

Crafties Club: Pressed Botanical Canvases/Planners/Bookmarks

2nd Thursday of the month, from 4:30pm - 5:30pm in the Teen Space *ages 12- 18*

Love to craft or just curious to find out? We've got all sorts of neato ideas to stoke those crafting vibes. Each month features something different! Supplies are provided. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details.

New Year’s Toast

Jan 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Teen Space

Ring in the New Year right with a toast...literal toast! French toast! Join us for a party filled with treats, games, and crafts! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Ages 12-18.

Code Ninjas Workshop

January 10th from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Teen Space

Want to learn to code? Sign up for this FREE workshop from a Code Ninjas instructor! All supplies provided. Ages 10-17. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Register online@hcpl.net!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) -- Virtual, Register Online!

Wednesday, January 17th from 4:30pm-5:30pm on Discord

Want to help your library? Plan events? Have a great experience to put on your resume, get volunteer hours, and have tons of fun? Then come join us for this month’s meeting! Join us on Discord! Register online at hcpl.net to receive the invite link. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Ages 12-18.

Teen Saturday Free Space

Saturday, Jan 20th & 27th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Teen Space

Join us on Saturdays to....to what? To do whatever you want! This is a low-stress hangout with video games, a ton of craft supplies, and tech from our Innovation Lab (when available), so come hang out with us! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Ages 12-18.

Adult Programs:

Soldiers Supplies Donations

All month long, 1st floor elevators

We will be collecting donations all month long to be sent to Boots for Troops, a local non-profit that mails care packages to troops deployed across the globe. Items needed for donation include dry snacks, toiletries, books, candy, ground coffee, letters of encouragement, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the library’s 1st floor elevators in the donation box. Recommended Donations can be found here:

https://boots4troops.org/host-a-package-drive/

Tech Help Hour

Mondays, 10 –11 AM In the Innovation Lab, 2nd Floor

Have questions about using technology? Need personal help navigating your device or setting up Libby on your phone? Use our Tech Help Hour to find answers! Each week one of our technology enthusiasts will be available to spend time with you working on your specific tech question. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis as time permits. Email sunnysuraj.patel@hcpl.net for help registering or more information. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=64b7222ee2efd12f00250523

Please note that computer repair or diagnosis is not available.

Virtual ESL and Citizenship Class with Susan

ESL Mondays January 8, 22, 29 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

ESL Tuesdays January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 3 PM – 4 PM

Citizenship Fridays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 from 10:30 AM -11:30 AM This class meets virtually using Google Meet. We practice speaking, reading, and writing in English. Please send an email to susan.howard@hcpl.net to receive the link to join this class.

Young at heART: Watercolor Group

Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Children’s Activity Room

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meet every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation! For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.

Sit and Stitch

Thursdays from 9 AM – 12 PM in the Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other needle arts? Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings! Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!

Mahjong

Fridays from 1 PM – 3 PM in the Community Engagement Area

Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1PM-3PM to play Mahjong! Beginners and advanced players are welcome! Everyone is welcome to attend this program. Contact tdrysdale3732@gmail.com for more information.

Happily Ever Crafter

2nd Thursdays from 2 PM – 3:30 PM in the Conference Room

Calling all crafters! Show your creative side and join us every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm in the Conference Room as we get our crafting on! Register and view upcoming crafts here:Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

Tomball Postcard Club

3rd Saturdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room

Do you love collecting postcards? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month to meet other local postcard enthusiasts!

Sidequest Saturday

Saturday, January 6 from 1 PM - 4:30 PM in the Community Engagement Area. Gather with your fellow gamers to enjoy a tabletop RPG or board game. Games and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages welcome. For general questions, contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net.

50+ Bus Trip: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Thursday, January 11 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

For this month’s 50+ Bus Trip, we will leave the library at 9am to visit the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur. Lunch plans will be finalized at a later date. We plan to return to the library around 4:30pm. Register here:

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65525c9aeb28943d00778fc1

Rootsquad

January 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Conference Room

Rootsquad genealogy group meets on the 3rd Tuesday from 10am-12pm. Stay up-to date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Adult & Teen Art Lab

Tuesday, January 23rd from 12 PM – 1 PM in the Community Engagement Area Learn new art skills and grow as an artist! Open to adults and teens ages 12 and up. We meet from 12pm-1pm in the Community Engagement Area. Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.

Scribe Tribe Write-In

Saturday, January 27th, from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Conference Room upstairs Join us for a Scribe Tribe Write-in and hang out with other writers while working on your word count! Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll provide the coffee! Register online here & email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

Digitization Station Equipment Orientation

*January dates TBD*

This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Lunch and Learn Genealogy

*January dates TBD* Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM in the Conference Room Bring your lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars. The topic will be decided by participants. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info.

Book Clubs:

Afternoon Book Club

2nd Tuesdays from 2 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room

The Afternoon Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Conference Room to discuss a wide array of literary fiction that makes for a great discussion. Books are subject to change depending on availability. View upcoming dates and books here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=afternoon%20book%20club&locations=T OM

Inspirational Book Club

2nd Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Conference Room

This group has lively discussions about Inspirational Fiction Books. We meet in the Conference Room. Email susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.

Mystery Book Club

4th Thursdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room

Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.

Innovation Lab Orientations:

Resin 3D Printer Orientation

Wednesday, January 3rd from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

This orientation session will introduce participants to Resin 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Formlabs Form 3 Resin 3D printer. This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email