Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events for August 2022

TOMBALL, TX -- LSC-Tomball Community Library August 2022 Events

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 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, August 1, 8, 15, 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, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 10:30 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.

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, August 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, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 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, August 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
Tuesday, August 2 @ 3:00 pm
Love Pokémon? You won’t want to miss this program! Join with other kids to talk about your favorite Pokémon while you complete crafts and activities! 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.

LEGO Create
Thursday, August 4 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for LEGO Create, a program where kids free-build with LEGO and complete simple building challenges! This program is for kids ages 5-12. Required registration begins online a week prior. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Pokémon League
Saturdays, August 6 & 20 @ 1:30 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:

Mid-Morning Hangout
Every Wednesday @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us Wednesdays mornings for video games and crafts! (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Saturday Free Space
Every Saturday @ 2:00 pm - 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.)

Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
August 6th (1st Saturday) @ 3:00 pm
Want to help your library? Plan events? Have a great experience to put on your resume AND have tons of fun? Then come join us for this month’s meeting and learn how to join our Teen/YA Advisory Board! (Current Advisors, this is your monthly meeting, too!). (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Teen/Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club: Paper Fan Art
August 12th (2nd Friday) @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Love Anime, Manga, and all things Japanese? Do you love K-Pop? Come join our Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the second Friday of every month. We explore a new topic every month including Japanese and Korean culture, J-Pop and K-Pop, how to cosplay, how to draw anime, and anime-related crafts! (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

#TeenAdulting: Mindfulness and Meditation
July 19th (3rd Friday) @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Adulting can be difficult, so let’s not do it alone. Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month to learn a new skill.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

The Creative Teen: Recycled Bead Jewelry
August 9th (2nd Tuesday) @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Get ready to get creative! Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to learn about (and try) something artistic and new!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)

Teen Creative Writing Club
August 23rd (4th Tuesday) @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
This is the chance to show and share your creative writing skills! We are looking for teens to join our creative writing club. 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 4th Tuesday of every month.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions)

Adult Programs:

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays August 12, 19, 26 @10:00 am
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
Every Tuesday @ 10:00 am
Bring your supplies to learn or improve your watercolor painting skills.

Sit and Stitch
Every Thursday @ 9:00 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 Meeting Room (L129), please bring your own supplies to participate.

Game Night for Grownups
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 pm in the Meeting Room Join us for a night of fun around the table with board games. Try out a new game or play some classics!

Hybrid Rootsquad
2nd Tuesday @ 11:30 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every second Tuesday at 11:30am to hear family history tips and discuss research questions. We will meet upstairs in the Tomball Innovation Lab and we will also meet virtually. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link.

Scribe Tribe
2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 4:00 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 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 4 pm, with a hybrid in-person/digital meeting the last Wednesday of each month. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Table
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Have questions about Medicare? Need help figuring out insurance solutions? Come out and talk with Almendra Ramos and get some answers at the Resource Table in Community Engagement Area of LSC-Tomball Community Library.

Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Friday @ 3:30 pm
Show your creative side and get your craft on. Materials provided. Every 2nd Friday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Meeting Room (L129). Call the library at 832-559-4200 to register.

Online Art Around Houston
Friday, August 12th @ 1:00 pm
Join us for a virtual trip to paint on location and explore the vibrant communities and locations in Harris County.

Duck Hunt!
From the 1st of the month to the 31st, 20 rubber ducks will be hidden throughout the library. If you find a rubber duck, take a picture with it and tag us on Instagram or Facebook @tomballlibrary!

Soldiers Supplies Care Package Drive
All month long
Donations for deployed soldiers will be accepted at the library’s first floor elevators and delivered to Boots for Troops at the end of the month. We accept dry snacks, toiletries, books, letters of encouragement, and more! Please see our Donation Station box for more information.

9 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Weds. August 10th @ 10:00 am
Up to 50 percent of cancer cases in the United States could be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more about how healthy choices and regular screening exams can protect you against cancer. Join an educator from MD Anderson Cancer Center in our Meeting Room for this free wellness program!

Book Clubs:

Young Adult No-Book Book Club
1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 3:00 pm
The No-Book Book Club meets in the Teen Room every 1st and 3rd Monday. There are NO assigned books for this club—instead we’ll discuss the books you’re currently reading. Tell us what you loved (or didn’t love) about the last book you read and get some book recommendations while you’re here. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for more information.

After Austen Book Club
4th Monday of the month @ 7:00 pm
Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss Austen-esque historical fiction, romance, and classics. Email cathy.clark@hcpl.net for more information.

Afternoon Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 2:00 pm
Please join us every second Tuesday as we discuss the best in literary fiction. Email rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.

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

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month @ 6:00 pm
Explore strange new worlds with us every 3rd Thursday! Email
paige.carpenter@hcpl.net for more information.

Mystery Book Club
4th Thursday of the month @ 1:00 pm
Please join us in the Meeting Room or online as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email: susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.