LSC-Tomball Community Library November 2022

TOMBALL, TX -- Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library has released their schedule of events for Novemberr 2022.

Children’s Programs:
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 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.

Crafternoon
Tuesday, November 1 @ 5:00 pm
We’re bringing back the 90’s at Crafternoon this month! Join us as we create our own Cozy Critters and design spaces for them to chill out. We’ll spend our time customizing our Critters and making houses that match their styles. This program is for kids ages 7- 12. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 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, November 2, 9, 16, 30 @ 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, November 3, 10, 17 @ 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.

Hands-On History: The History of Spies in America
Thursday, November 3 @ 5:00 pm
Learn about American spy history from the rise of espionage in colonial America forward. Then participate in spy activities including code breaking and learning to make your own invisible ink! This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559- 4235.

Pokémon League
Saturdays, November 5 & 19 @ 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.

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, November 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 just walking. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Tiny Tots
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs
Thursday, November 10 @ 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! This program is for kids ages 4-12. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Innovation Lab Jr.
Tuesday, November 15 @ 5:00 pm
Teamwork has never been more vital than at this month’s Innovation Lab Jr! Pair up for a Virtual Reality adventure where you will take turns being a bomb technician and a manual decoder. Beef up your communication skills, puzzle decoding prowess, and get your heart racing! This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559- 4235.

Discover: Turkey Day
Wednesday, November 16 @ 1:30 pm
Join us as we prepare for Thanksgiving by making Turkey Hats and a Turkey Handprint (we will be painting our hands so please wear messy clothes). We will also have other fun Turkey activities, including turkey letter matching and turkey bean bag toss! This program is for kids ages 4-7 and their parents. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Hands-On History: The 1970s
Thursday, November 17 @ 5:00 pm
All about the 1970s! From the Vietnam War to the release of the video game Space Invaders, learn all about what is now called the 'Me Decade.' Then, create a lava lamp craft to take home! This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559- 4235.

Teen Programs:
Saturday Free Space
Saturdays @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us every Saturday 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
November 5th @ 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.

Pumpkin Spice Taste Test

November 3rd @ 2:00-3:30 pm
Has the “pumpkin spice everything” trend gone too far? Decide for yourself with a pumpkin spice taste test! From cereal, to candy, to actual pumpkin pies, let your taste buds be the judge. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.

How to Draw Cartoon Animals With Possum!
November 4th @ 4:30pm-6:00pm
Learn to draw with a guest artist from our Board of Advisory Young Adults (BAYA), Possum! Learn to how to draw animal characters (both ‘feral’ and ‘anthropomorphic’). Paper and pens/pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you prefer – this tutorial will work for both digital and analog mediums! Registration is required. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Mid-Morning Hangout
November 8th @ 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 Squeegee Dot Art! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

National Vanilla Cupcake Day
November 10th @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day by decorating your own vanilla cupcake! Learn about the history of cupcakes and take home some recipes to try for yourself. This program will take place in the Teen Space upstairs. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.

Anime & K-Pop Club: Perler Bead Characters
November 11th @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Do you love K-Pop, Anime, Manga, and all things Japanese? Come join our Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the 2nd Friday of every month. We explore a new topic every month including Japanese and Korean culture, how to cosplay, how to draw anime, and anime-related crafts! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Blindfold Super Smash Bros Brawl
November 15th @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us to play Super Smash Bros Brawl…blindfolded! Work with another player who can see the screen to defeat your opponents and emerge victorious! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Once and Future Club
November 18th @ 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 with any questions.

Teen Creative Writing Class
November 22nd (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 with any questions.

Adult Programs:
Veteran’s Fair
November 5th from 11am-3pm
The LSC-Tomball Community Library is honored to host a Veterans Fair! If you are a Veteran, plan to attend and receive information from many organizations about the benefits you have earned for protecting our nation. If you are an organization that would like to participate, please contact Susan Howard, susan.howard@hcpl.net.


AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Social Media for Job Searches
Tuesday, November 1 at 10:30 am in the Tomball Innovation Lab or online! What you need to know to make sure your personal social media presence is ready for your job search and beyond. Did you know that not having any social media could be a red flag for potential employers? In this lecture, we’ll discuss ways to make sure social media helps you when you’re looking for work! We’ll review the best platforms for professional use, as well as which platforms are best kept private and for personal use. Lastly, we’ll demonstrate which privacy settings to use to keep your personal content private. Registration is required.
Register here:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=813849717 05&startDate=11/1/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NsUAK&Topic=Social%20Media %20for%20Job%20Searches

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Getting Started with LinkedIn
Tuesday, November 8 @ 10:30am
Sign up for LinkedIn so you can start networking online! Millions of people around the world use LinkedIn for professional networking, and the platform can be a useful tool when you’re searching for a job. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get an introduction to LinkedIn and walk through the steps of signing up! After this workshop, you’ll be ready to take the series, Creating Your LinkedIn Profile. Prerequisite: Please note that you need an email address to create a LinkedIn account. Registration is required. Register here:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=817405950 13&startDate=11/8/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NtUAK&Topic=Getting%20Start ed%20with%20LinkedIn

Tomball Art League Art Show and Sale
Friday, November 11, 1pm - 6 pm
Saturday, November 12, 1pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for the Tomball Art League Show & Sale, held at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library! The Art Show and Sale is free and open to the Public. Art Intake will take place on Thursday, November 10th from 1pm - 6pm. Showcase of 1st place and best in Show winners is on November 12th at 1pm. A portion of the proceeds from the art sale will help raise funds for the Friends of LSC-Tomball Community Library to support library programming.

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt!
All month long, throughout the library
Join us for an all-ages scavenger hunt to celebrate the “imagination invasion!” Each week 5 dinosaurs will be hidden throughout the library for patrons to find. Visit the Reference Desks for rules and how to participate.

Soldiers Supplies Donations
All month long, 1st floor donation box
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/ Contact rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.

Scribe Tribe Write-in
Saturday November 5th @ 10:00am - Noon
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! We will meet in the 1st floor Meeting Room.

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays November 7, 14, 28 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays November 1, 8, 15, 29 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays, November 4, 18 @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 & Sketch Lab
Tuesdays @ 12pm in the Meeting Room
Join us and learn the basics of watercolor and sketching! Supplies are provided, but we encourage you to bring your own! Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.

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 1st floor Meeting Room. 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!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Table
November 3rd & 17th 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.

International Tea:
October 20th @ 10am-12:30pm in the Common
Join LSC-Tomball's Chair of Behavorial Sciences, Dr. Margaret Jelinek Lewis, and a special guest every month for an international tea party! Each month we will learn about the cultures and practices of countries across the globe while enjoying regional tea! This month we will celebrate Diwali in the Commons across from the library.

Time to Create
3rd Tuesday @ 4:30 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 3rd Thursday of the month from 4:30- 6:30 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
November 19th @ 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!

Digitization 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 Digitization Station Help Hour for expert advice and troubleshooting. Our preservation specialist, 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 sign up.

Book Clubs:
Young Adult No-Book Book Club
1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 5:00 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. We meet in the Conference Room. 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
November 17th @ 1:00 pm
Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email: susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information