LSC-Tomball Community Library September Events

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

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 @ 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, September 12, 19, 26 @ 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, September 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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, September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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, September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 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, September 17 @ 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:

Saturday Free Space
Every Saturday @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us every Saturday to....to what? To do whatever you want! This is a low-stress hangout with video games, a ton of craft supplies, snacks, and tech from our Innovation Lab (when available), so come hang out with us!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Hour of Code
September 7th @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ready. Set. Code! If you’ve ever taken an introductory coding class, your first words on the internet probably read something like:
Hello World!
That’s great, but…we can do better than that!
Join us for an Hour of Code on September 13th from 10:30am to 11:30am and play a coding game that will teach you how to code! Computers, headphones, and snacks provided…see you there!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Teen/Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club
September 9th (2nd Fridays) @ 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.)

Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
September 10th @ 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.)

Mid-Morning Hangout
September 13th (2nd Tuesdays) @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us every 2nd Tuesday morning for video games and crafts! (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Chess Tournament (And Tutorial)
September 16th @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced chess player or a complete newbie – we have an event for you! Come join us on the 16th to play a few games of chess or to learn how to play. Snacks provided!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Jar ‘Terrariums’
September 21st @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us to create small ‘terrarium’ scenes in a bottle! Choose a beach theme, a woodland theme, or make it your own – this craft is 100% maintenance free with no watering required whatsoever. We have TONS of craft supplies to share, so we hope to see you there!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Teen Creative Writing Club
September 27th (4th Tuesday) @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
This is the place to share your writing as well as learn some new techniques! This club is hosted by our YA Specialist who is a published author. We meet the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Tomball Library’s Teen Space on the second floor. (Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for questions)

Adult Programs:

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Protecting Your Personal Information
Tuesday, September 6 @ 10:30 am
Learn how to stay safe online while applying to jobs online, doing research, and more. This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online. Registration link:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=814947155 78&startDate=9/6/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NoUAK&Topic=Protecting%20Yo ur%20Personal%20Information%20Online

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Staying Safe Online Tuesday, September 13 @ 10:30am
Learn how to protect your personal information online while applying to jobs online, doing research, and more. This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet. Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, tips for safe browsing and best practices for shopping online. Registration link:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=812320666 23&startDate=9/13/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NpUAK&Topic=Staying%20Safe %20Online

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays September 12, 19, 26 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays September 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays September 9, 16, 23, 30 @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.

Tech Help Hour
Every Monday @ 10:00 am
Have questions about using technology? Need personal help navigating your device? Use our Tech Help Hour to find answers. Our technology expert, Loyd, will spend time with you working on what you want during these one-hour sessions. Registration required.

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!

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.

Hybrid Rootsquad
3rd Tuesday @ 10 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every 3rd Tuesday at 10am to hear family history tips and discuss research questions. We will meet upstairs in the Tomball Innovation Lab and also virtually. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link.

Sidequest Saturdays
3rd Saturdays @ 1 pm
Gather with your fellow gamers to enjoy a tabletop RPG or board game. Games and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Learn How to Make Origami!
All month long
Do you like origami? Stop by the Community Engagement Area all month long and learn how to make origami art! Make some to take home, and leave one at the library! At the end of the month, we will put donated origami on display for everyone to see!

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.

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.

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.

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.