Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events December 2022

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

Children’s Programs:

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, December 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.

Hands-On History: The Road to the White House
Thursday, December 1 @ 5:00 pm
Learn about the road to the White House - the history of the presidential campaign, from George Washington's election in 1789 until now, and the history of the house our president calls home. Then make your own campaign buttons! 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, December 3 & 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.

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 @ 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, December 5, 12, 19 @ 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, December 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.

Crafternoon: Holiday Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 6 @ 5:00 pm
Winter Holidays are right around the corner! No matter what you celebrate, we have lots of crafts to make your home light up for the holidays. From decorative pinecones to silly sweaters, we'll make sure you go home with something you'll love. 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, December 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, December 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.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs
Thursday, December 8 @ 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

Hands-On History: Family Ties
Thursday, December 15 @ 5:00 pm
Learn about genealogy and tracing your own family history, as well as the historical importance and symbolism of letter writing! Then create cards that you can give to your loved ones. 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 (Except Dec 17th)
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
December 3rd @ 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.

Anime & K-Pop Club: DIY Collage Poster
December 9th @ 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.

Mid-Morning Hangout
December 13th @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us every 2nd Tuesday morning for video games and crafts! We’re making bead ornaments! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Smores and a Movie
December 16th @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for indoor-safe smores and a movie! Send movie suggestions to victoria.allums@hcpl.net or email to ask questions.

Once and Future Club
December 16th @ 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
December 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 with any questions.

Holiday Party
December 17th @ 2pm-4pm
Celebrate the holiday season with food, gift wrapping, card making, crafts, white elephant gifts (provided, no need to purchase anything), and games!

New Year's Eve Eve Eve Eve Party
December 28th @ 4pm-6pm
Ring in the near year (just a bit early) at this New Year’s Eve Eve Eve Eve Party! Food, games, and our own ‘Time’s Square Ball Drop!’ Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with questions.

Adult Programs:

Toys for Tots
December 1st-16th by the 1st floor elevators
Give the gift of generosity this year by providing donated toys to families in need in your community! Donations must be new, unopened, unwrapped toys suitable for newborns to teenagers and can be dropped off at the Toys for Tots donation box in the library. Monetary donations are also accepted on their website:
https://marinetoysfortots.salsalabs.org/localdonationform/index.html?fun_local_campaig n_designation=TX-Harris%20County%20Northwest&scf_unit_code_supporter=TX Harris%20County%20Northwest&fun_unit_location=TX Harris%20County%20Northwest

Crochet for the Craft-Challenged: Basic Snowflakes
Friday December 2nd @3:00pm
Join us in the Meeting Room downstairs for a crochet class where we will learn together! We will go over creating a slip knot, chain, slip stitch, and double crochet and then watch a YouTube video to learn how to make an easy snowflake ornament together! This class is by and for beginners but a basic knowledge of crochet stitches will be helpful. Registration is required due to limited supplies. Please contact Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes
Tuesday, December 6 at 10:30am
Google Docs offers tips and templates for resumes, and more! In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes. Templates are a great option for resumes because they take the guesswork out of formatting! We’ll
review some of the helpful features of Google Docs, like sharing, reviewing, and commenting privileges, as well as how to save and share your doc as a PDF. Finally, we’ll go over some dos and don’ts for resume content. Registration is required. Register here:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=876295440 46&startDate=12/6/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NuUAK&Topic=Using%20Googl e%20Docs%20Templates%20for%20Resumes

Digital Marketing Bootcamp
December 10th @ 2:00pm-4:00pm
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 in Meeting Room L129. http://www.hcpl.net/events/70465/registration/add

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Using Job Search Engines Tuesday, December 13 @ 10:30am
Learn skills to improve how you search for jobs on the internet. Did you know that it’s better to apply for a job through the employer’s website rather than on a general job search site? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use job search engines like Indeed to research and evaluate employment opportunities rather than for the applications themselves. We’ll go over tips for understanding job listings and for staying organized during your search. Lastly, we’ll share job search resources focused on those 50+. Registration is required.
Register here:
https://oats.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dpqLU2BEPUuGcvA?meetingId=826847550 10&startDate=12/13/2022&programId=a0G6Q00000hZ4NvUAK&Topic=Using%20Job% 20Search%20Engines

International Tea:
December 15th @ 1:30pm in the Community Engagement Area
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 Vietnamese culture!

Winter Plant Swap
Friday December 16th @ 2 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 and cuttings to swap or there will also be a free table to leave plants, seeds, or cuttings for people just getting started. We will also provide holiday-themed refreshments and roll out our new seed library for the event! No registration is required. Contact Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions.

Choosing Forgiveness Book Discussion with Paul Marshall
Saturday December 17th @11 am
Join us in the Meeting Room for a discussion on the topic of forgiveness by local author Paul Marshall. Copies of Mr. Marshall's book will be available for purchase at the event. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will help raise funds for the Friends of LSC Tomball Community Library to support library programming. Contact Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions.

Letters to Soldiers
All month long in the Community Engagement Area
Do you love receiving mail? Help others feel special by writing a letter to a soldier deployed across the globe! Stationary will be provided in the Community Engagement Area from Dec 1st-30th. You can drop off your encouraging letter in the Soldiers Supplies donation box by the 1stfloor elevators. Contact rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.
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 December 10th @ 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 December 5, 12, 19 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays December 6, 13, 20 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays, December 2, 9 @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.

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.

Watercolor & Sketch Lab
Tuesdays @ 12pm in the Community Engagement Area
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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Table
December 1st & 8th 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.

Game Night
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!

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.


Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Friday @ 2:00 pm
Show your creative side and get your craft on. Materials provided. Every 2nd Friday of the month at 2:00 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 library and also virtually. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link.

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.

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
4th Thursday of the month @ 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.