LSC-Tomball Community Library October 2022

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

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 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, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 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, October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 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, October 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 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, October 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 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, October 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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
Saturdays, October 1 & 15 @ 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
October 1st, 8th, & 15th @ 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.)

Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
October 1st @ 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.)

Zombie Barbies
October 5th @ 3:30-5:00pm
Not all dolls are pretty princesses. Some have risen from the dead! Join us to make your own Zombie Barbie Halloween decoration and get some Zombie-themed book recommendations while you’re here! Supplies and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.
(Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for questions)

Mid-Morning Hangout
October 11th (2nd Tuesdays) @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us every 2nd Tuesday morning for video games and crafts! This month, it’s Zombie Plushies!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Teen Anime & K-Pop Club
October 14th (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.)

Jack O’ Lantern in a Jar
October 19th @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
It’s Spooky Season! Join us to create a Jack O’ Lantern that you can use all year round. We have plenty of craft supplies, so you can make a spooky creation of your own design, too!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)

Once and Future Club
October 21st @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Tired of looking at a screen all day? Immerse yourself in vintage, often forgotten writing artforms. Snacks and supplies provided. We meet in Tomball Library’s Teen Space on the second floor. (Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for questions)

Teen Creative Writing Club
October 25th (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)

Make a Halloween Wand
October 26th @ 3:30-5:00pm
No magical costume is complete without a wand! Join us in the Teen Space to make a wooden hot glue magic wand, just in time for Halloween! Supplies and snacks provided. (Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for questions)

Teen Halloween Party
October 29th @ 2:00pm-4:00pm
Make a haunted house and then eat it! Join us for the Teen Halloween Party on Saturday the 29th and enjoy crafts, candy, and a photo booth while making your own Graham Cracker Haunted House. Feel free to come in costume! Snacks and supplies will be provided.
(Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net for questions)

Adult Programs:

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Google Workspace Tuesday, October 4 at 10:30 am in the Tomball Innovation Lab or online! From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools. Curious about the free tools from Google? Learn about some of Google's most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones. This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. We'll explore some practical and creative uses and demonstrate how to make the most out of Google's many free templates. Registration is required.
Register here:
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AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Gmail Tips and Tricks Tuesday, October 11 @ 10:30am
Email is an essential job search and workforce skill. Learn more about using Gmail features! Go beyond sending and receiving with this hands-on workshop about Gmail features! This workshop will cover important features like spellcheck, formatting emails, searching your inbox, adding a signature, and attaching files. The session will combine demonstration and hands-on practice, so that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and try out these features. Please note that this session will not go over how to sign up for a Gmail address. Prerequisite: You must have a Gmail address and should be comfortable sending and receiving emails. Registration is required.
Register here:
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Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays October 14, 21, 28 @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.

Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Intro to Social Media for Business October 12 @ 11 am
Not sure where to begin with social media marketing for your business? Maybe your head is spinning trying to keep up with the changes in the social media landscape or you’re not sure where to start. Sound like you? Come join LSC - Tomball Community Library for a Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Intro to Social Media for Business. Taught by local digital marketing expert and Owner of Modern Marketing & Media, Amanda Trickey. In this class, you will learn what social networks your business should be on, how to optimize your social profiles, best practices for creating engaging content, how to create a content calendar and how to utilize ads to reach your business goals. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge for growing your business, sign-up today! Free and open to the public. Registration is required. October 12 @ 11am in Meeting Room L129

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.

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 Adults
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 4:00 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!

The Art of MaryAnn Lucas
Saturday, October 1 at 2pm
Meet and greet with local artist MaryAnn Lucas! Learn about her techniques, inspiration, and view her art on display in the Community Engagement Area and the Meeting Room (L129).

The Art of Reva Power
Saturday, October 22 at 2pm
Meet and greet with local artist Reva Power! Learn about her techniques, inspiration, and view her art on display in the Community Engagement Area and the Meeting Room (L129).

Blue Cross Blue Shield Table
October 13th, 20th, 27th 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.

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.

Time to Create
3rd Thursday @ 5 pm
Do you need time devoted to your creative projects? Join us for Time to Create! We will meet in the Community Engagement Area on the third Thursday of the month from 5-7 pm. You are welcome to come for part of the time or the entire 2 hours. Bring your project to stitch, draw, paint, plan or organize. No registration is needed. Email Susan at susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.

Sidequest Saturdays
October 15th @ 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!

Plant Swap
Tuesday October 18th @ 4 pm
Meet in the Community Engagement Area downstairs in the library to swap small plants or cuttings for propagation and exchange knowledge on plant care! Attendees can bring plants to swap or there will be a free table to take or leave plants, seeds, or cuttings for people just getting started. Contact Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions.

Digi Station Help Hour
Every Monday @ 1:00 pm
Have questions about using our digital media transfer equipment? Need personal help to make sure you get started on your project correctly? Use our Digi Station Help Hour for expert advice and troubleshooting. Our preservation tech, Kyla, will spend time with you working on your media transfers during these one-hour sessions. Contact
kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information and to signup.

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. Then use our Bookstagram Station to take creative pictures of your book! 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
Last 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.