LSC-Tomball Community Library February 2023 Events

TOMBALL, TX -- Tomball Community Library has released their schedule of events for February 2023.

Children’s Programs:

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 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, February 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 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, February 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 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.

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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, February 6, 13, 20, 27@ 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, February 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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: Stained Glass
Tuesday, February 7 @ 5:00 pm
Learn about the history of stained glass and paint a stained glass style suncatcher to take home. This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins on the library’s website one week in advance. For more information, call the library at 832-559- 4235.

Hands-On History: The California Gold Rush
Thursday, February 9 @ 5:00 pm
Join us at Hands-On History to learn about a specific historical topic and complete a hands-on activity or craft related to it! Strike it rich this week as we investigate the California Gold Rush, the legacy of the 'forty-niners,' and how gold in California impacted westward expansion! This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins on the library’s website one week in advance. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Discover: Alma’s Art
Wednesday, February 15 @ 1:30 pm
Art makes our world a beautiful place, don't you think? Join us as we read “Alma's Art” by Roda Ahmed and learn about American artist Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have her art featured in the White House Collection. We'll honor her impact on art by recreating her bold, colorful style in collage form. This program is for kids ages 4-7 and their parent/guardian. Required registration begins on the library’s website one week in advance. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Hands-On History: The Cowboy Era
Thursday, February 23 @ 5:00 pm
Join us at Hands-On History to learn about a specific historical topic and complete a hands-on activity or craft related to it! Spurs and cattle drives and chuck wagons, oh my! This week learn how real cowboys lived and the legends surrounding the cowboy era. This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins on the library’s website one week in advance. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs
Tuesday, February 28 @ 5:00 pm
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 and their parent/guardian. Required registration begins on the library’s website one week in advance. For more information, call the library at 832- 559-4235.

Teen Programs:

Saturday STEAM Space
Saturdays, February 4th, 18th, & 25hfrom 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a low-stress hangout with a STEAM theme -- new activity every week! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
1st Saturdays, February 4th @ 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
2nd Tuesdays, February 14th @ 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.

Sticker Club
February 8th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Stickers, Stickers, Stickers, Stickers! If you love stickers, then Sticker Club is for you! Get new mystery stickers at each meeting, trade stickers, and make your own stickers! We meet the second Wednesday of every month in the Teen Space upstairs. Ages 12- 21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions

Anime & K-Pop Club
2nd Fridays, February 10th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Do you love K-Pop, Anime, and Manga? 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.

Palentine’s Party
February 11th from 2:00 pm – 4:00pm
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.

African American History Month TED Talks for Teens
February 13th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate African American History Month by watching influential TED Talks by Black speakers. There will be a chance for discussion after each video. These short videos featuring musicians, poets, and community leaders are inspiring and uplifting. We'll have comfy seating, popcorn, and coloring sheets, as well as a variety of books to checkout.

Teen Movie Night
February 16th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for popcorn and a movie in the Teen Space upstairs. Ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions

Teen Trivia Night
February 22nd from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you have a knowledge of random things? Join us for Teen Trivia Night in the Teen Space upstairs. Different trivia questions and themes each month! Snacks provided. Ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions

D&D Club
4th Fridays, February 24th from 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Join us for adventures in the world of D&D! Come learn to play for the first time or enjoy a game you already love! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Adult Programs:

AARP Tax Aid
Every Monday & Wednesday – February 1st to April 17th (except Feb 8th) AARP is back with free tax aid! Registration is required – please call 832-559-4200 to book a time slot and for additional 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.

Tech Help Hour
Every Monday @ 10 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 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.

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays February 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 10 am
ESL Tuesdays February 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 3 pm
Citizenship Fridays, February 3, 17, 24 @10 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.

Genealogy Basics
Wednesdays from 10 am – 12 pm.
February 1: Getting Started with Ancestry
February 22: African American Research
Join us to take a deep dive into these family history topics, then spend an hour of guided research online and using our Chaparral Collection. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Watercolor & Sketch Lab
Tuesdays @ 12 pm 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.

Sit and Stitch
Every Thursday @ 9 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.

All Ages Game Night
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 4pm in the Community Engagement Area 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
2nd & 4th Thursdays 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.

International Tea
2nd Thursday @ 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!

Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Friday @ 2 pm
Show your creative side and get your craft on every 2nd Friday of the month at 2pm in the Meeting Room! Email rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.

Rootsquad
3rd Tuesday @ 10 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every 3rd Tuesday at 10am in the Innovation Lab to hear family history tips and discuss research questions upstairs in the library. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Valentine's Plant Swap
Friday February 10th @ 3 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 and there will also be a free table to leave plants, seeds, or
cuttings for people just getting started. Holiday-themed refreshments will be provided. Contact Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions

Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Intro to Social Media for Business Friday February 10th @ 3 pm
Not sure where to begin with social media marketing for your business? 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, and more! Register here: Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Intro to Social Media for Business | Harris County Public Library (hcpl.net)

Sidequest Saturdays
Saturday February 11th from 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for snacks, board games, and TTRPGs for all ages! Adults, teens, and children welcome. Email paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with any questions.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program Schedule: Protecting Your Personal Information Online
Monday, February 13th @ 10:30 am at Northwest Assistance Ministries or online 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. The address for Northwest Assistance Ministries is 15555 Kuykendahl Rd Suite #319, Houston, TX 77090. This class is intended for patrons ages 50 and up. Register at HCPL.net

Lunch and Learn Genealogy: African American Genealogy Research Challenges Friday February 17th from 12 pm – 1 pm
Participants can bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching a genealogy webinar. This program is for adults 18+. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info.

Movie Night: Celebrating African American History Month
Friday February 17th from 3 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us to watch a historical drama portraying the voting rights marches which took place from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. No registration needed. Contact marie.brignac@hcpl.net for more information.

Scribe Tribe Write-in
Saturday February 25th from 10 am – 12 pm
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 2nd floor Conference Room. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.

Book Clubs:

Afternoon Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 2 pm
Join us to discuss a wide array of 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.

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