LSC-Tomball Community Library February 2022 Events

TOMBALL, TX -- Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library has released their schedule of events for February 2021.

Children’s programs

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 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, February 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 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.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 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.

Friendship Club
Thursdays, February 3 & 17 @ 5:00 pm
Friendship Club is a place for kids to work on social skills in a fun, group setting! Designed for kids aged 8-12, our small group will focus on interpersonal skills, such as communication, listening, working with others, problem-solving, and manners. Required registration begins online one week in advance and is for kids ages 8-12. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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 18 months. 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 Baby Bookworms. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Early Literacy Fun
Thursdays, February 10 & 24 @ 1:30 pm
Join us for Early Literacy Fun! This workshop will introduce your child to the foundational skills and practices for early literacy learning. Each week will focus on one skill and practice with hands on activities that you and your child can work on together. This program is limited to 15 kids ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for each date and begins the week prior. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs
Tuesday, February 22 @ 5:00 pm
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be here! Pick a book and share it one on one with a furry friend from Pets with a Mission! Required registration begins online one week in advance and is limited to 12 kids, ages 4-12 and their parent/caregiver. Call 832-559-4235 for more information.

Teen programs
Saturday Free Space
Every Saturday @ 1pm – 4:30 pm
Join us every Saturday to....to what? To do whatever you want! We’ll have games, activities, and craft supplies, so stop by and hang with us for a while.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Teen Anime Club
Tuesday, February 1 @ 4:30 pm
Love Anime, Manga, and all things Japanese? Come join our Young Adult Anime Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the first Tuesday of every month.
We explore a new topic every month including Japanese culture, how to cosplay, how to draw anime and anime related crafts.
(Email rachael.yates@hcpl.net with any questions.)

The Creative Teen
1st Wednesday, February 2 @ 4:30 pm
Get ready to get creative! Join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month to learn about (and try) something artistic and new. This month, we’re creating zines!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Valentine’s Craft Stop
2nd Friday, February 11 @ 4:30 pm
Still trying to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Stop by to make the hunt a little easier and create unique Valentine’s cards. Or, let your creativity lead the way with something unexpected! And hey, if you’re of the Anti-Valentine's Day crowd...come join us anyway and put your own spin on this holiday!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

#TeenAdulting
2nd Monday, February 14 @ 4:30 pm
Adulting can be difficult, so let’s not do it alone. Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month to learn a new skill. This month, we’re going to brush up on those typing skills!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Teen Tournament of Books
Tuesday, February 8 @ 4:30 pm
Are you a student in grades 9-12? Love to read? Sign up for Tournament of Books! Our deadline to register is Wednesday, January 14.
(Email: rachael.yates@hcpl.net to register)

Teen Creative Writing Group
Tuesday, February 22 @ 4:30 pm
This is the chance to show and share your creative writing skills! We are looking for teens to join our creative writing group. This is the place to share your writing as well as learn some new techniques! We meet in the Tomball Library’s Teen Room on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
(Email rachael.yates@hcpl.net for questions)

Pathways
3rd Friday, February 18 @ 4:30 pm
Pathways is a series for teens that helps you make the most of your educational resources and aids in exploring potential careers as you begin your journey into adulthood. This month, we’ll take a look at the FAFSA and other financial aid basics.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Teen Book Club
3rd Tuesday, February 15 @ 4:30 pm
Join us to discuss this month’s book: Skyhunter by Marie Lu! So, grab a copy (check at the Circulation Desk for one), read the book, and join us in the Tomball Library’s Teen Room!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Teen Afterschool Hangout
Last Wednesday, February 23 @ 4:30 pm
Join us upstairs in the Teen Room for games, activities, and casual fun!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Adult programs

Art Lab
Tuesday, February 1 @ 6pm
In person program. Drop by the Community Engagement Area and sketch or paint a still life. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and materials!

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
Mondays, February 7, 21, 28 @ 10 am
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 4 pm

Come and chat with Susan if you would like to improve your English or learn about the Citizenship process. Contact Susan at susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information

Watercolor Group
Bring your supplies to learn or improve your watercolor painting skills.
Every Tuesday at 10 am. February 1, 6, 15, 22

Sit and Stitch
Every Thursday, February 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 10:00 am
Join us every Thursday to meet new people who like stitching, crocheting, knitting, and other forms of textile art! This group meets in the 1st floor meeting room (L129), please bring your own supplies to participate.

Hybrid Rootsquad
2nd Tuesday, February 8 @ 10 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every second Tuesday @ 10:00am to hear family history tips and discuss research questions. We will meet upstairs in the Tomball Innovation Lab and we will also meet virtually. Use this link to join the Meeting Room: meet.google.com/faq-wrpd-byn

Scribe Tribe
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 @ 4 pm
Do you aspire to be a writer? Need feedback or inspiration to get you motivated? No matter what level you are, or what you write, join us for our Scribe Tribe writing group. We meet online every Wednesday at 4 pm, with a hybrid in-person/digital meeting the last Wednesday of each month. Email elizabeth.burton@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link and join us to get motivated and write your masterpiece.

Online Art Around Houston
Friday, February 11 and 25 @ 1 pm
Join me for a virtual trip to paint on location and explore the vibrant communities and locations in Harris County.

Book Clubs

Afternoon Book Club
Second Tuesday, February 8 @ 2 pm
Please join us every second Tuesday as we discuss the best in literary fiction. Email elizabeth.burton@hcpl.net for more information.

Inspirational Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month, February 10 @ 4:30 pm
This group has lively discussions about Inspirational Fiction Books
Email: susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.

Mystery Book Club
4th Thursday, February 24 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us in the Meeting Room or online as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers!

Innovation Lab Programs

Computer Basics
1st Tuesday, February 1 @ 4pm
This class is here to help you get familiar with using a computer! We’ll start from the beginning by discussing the different parts of the computer, using the keyboard and mouse, and more.

Laser Cutter Orientation
3rd Thursday, February 17 @ 4pm
Join us at the Tomball Innovation Lab for our laser cutter orientation. We’ll show you the basics of laser cutting, as well as how to use our machine in your own projects.

Cricut & Heat press Orientation
1st Saturday, February 5 @ 2pm
Join us at the Tomball Innovation Lab for our Cricut and heatpress orientation. We’ll show you how to use the Cricut Design Space to create your own projects, as well as how to use our machine here at the branch.

VR Demos
4th Monday, Feburary 28 @ 4:30pm
Come check out our Virtual Reality headsets in this demo day! We’ll have headsets out loaded with a variety of interactions so that you can get a taste of the future of VR. These headsets will be available for in house use with Open Lab hours.

Resin Printer Orientation
4th Thursday, February 24 @ 4pm
Join us at the Tomball Innovation Lab for our resin printer orientation. We’ll show you how to use our Phrozen resin printer here at the library. From the preparation of the file to the printing process.

Microsoft Excel
4th Tuesday, February 22 @ 10am
This class is here to help you get familiar with using a computer! We’ll start from the beginning by discussing the different parts of the computer, using the keyboard and mouse, and more.

Microsoft Word
2nd Tuesday, February 8 @ 10am
Join us at the Tomball Innovation lab for an introduction to Microsoft Word. We’ll show you the basics of using Word and give you hands on instruction so you can start creating your own documents.

Microsoft PowerPoint
3rd Tuesday, February 15 @ 2pm
Join us at the Tomball Innovation lab for an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. We’ll show you the basics of using PowerPoint and give you hands on instruction so you can start creating your own slideshows and decks.


3D Printer Orientation
2nd Thursday, February 10 @ 4pm
Join us at the Tomball Innovation Lab for our 3D printer orientation. We’ll show you the basics of 3D printing, as well as how to use our machine in your own projects.