LSC-Tomball Community Library September 2023 Events

TOMBALL, TX -- LSC-Tomball Community Library September 2023 Events

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, September 11, 18, 25 @ 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 11, 18, 25 @ 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 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 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 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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 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.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, 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.

Pokémon League
Saturday, September 16 from 1:30-3:30 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:

Teen MidMorning Hangout
1st and 3rd Monday, September 18th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Teen Space (Closed September 4th.)
Take an early break and join us for video games and a massive bucket (literally) of craft supplies! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

BAYA (Board of Advisory Young Adults)
2nd Wednesday, September 13th from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Teen Space Want to help your library? Plan events? Have a great experience to put on your resume, get volunteer hours, and have tons of fun? Then come join us for this month’s meeting and learn how to join! Current Advisors, this is your monthly meeting, too! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Teen Saturday Free Space
2nd and 4th Saturdays from 2 PM - 4 PM in the Teen Space
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, and tech from our Innovation Lab (when available), so come hang out with us! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Japanese Snacks!
September 8th from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Teen Space
Take a trip to Japan with your taste buds! Try matcha chocolate, shrimp fries, squid ball puffs, and more! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. REGISTRATION REQIRED. Please visit hcpl.net to register

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering
Saturday, September 9th from 1 PM – 2 PM in the Community Engagement Area TEENS/TWEENS learn how to play the ever so popular card game, Magic: The Gathering! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players are welcome to come hang. We provide beginner decks if you don’t have your own, but all are encouraged to bring whatever MTG items you wish as well. Enter our prize raffle to win a booster deck and enjoy the snacks always provided. Register online here & email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

Adult Programs:

Soldiers Supplies Donations
All month long, 1st floor elevators
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/

Tiny Art Exhibit Take & Make
All month long, 1st floor Reference Desk
We’ll be handing out tiny canvas painting kits *while supplies last* for you to take home and paint on! Return them by September 30th to participate in our Tiny Art Exhibit at the library in October. Patrons can cast their vote for a winner, who will receive a $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card! Patrons must provide their contact information when they return their canvas for pick up.

Tech Help Hour
Mondays, 10 AM –11 AM In the Innovation Lab, 2nd Floor
Have questions about using technology? Need personal help navigating your device or setting up Libby on your phone? Use our Tech Help Hour to find answers! Each week one of our technology enthusiasts will be available to spend time with you working on your specific tech question. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis as time permits. Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for help registering or more information. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=64b7222ee2efd12f00250523 Please note that computer repair or diagnosis is not available.

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays September 11, 18, 25 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ESL Tuesdays September 5, 12, 19, 26 from 3 PM – 4 PM
Citizenship Fridays, September 8, 22, 29 from 10:30 AM -11:30 AM This class meets virtually using Google Meet. We practice speaking, reading, and writing in English. Please send an email to susan.howard@hcpl.net to receive the link to join this class.

Young at heART: Watercolor Group
Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Children’s Activity Room
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meet every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation! For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.

Sit and Stitch
Thursdays from 9 AM - 11 AM in the Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other needle arts? Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings! Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!

All Ages Game Night
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4 PM - 7:30 PM 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!

Scribe Tribe Write-In
Saturday, September 9th from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Café area downstairs 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! Register online here & email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

GeneaWriters Group
2nd Wednesdays from 10 AM – 12 PM in the Conference Room
Writing up your genealogical research is easier than you might think. Join this informal gathering to discuss style and organization, gain valuable insight and tips to help your writing and get it done with quiet time in our relaxed setting. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info

Plant Swap!
2nd Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the Library Cafe
Join us for a community Plant Swap every 2nd Wednesday of the month! Meet local plant enthusiasts to swap plants, seeds, cuttings, and tips! Visit our website for upcoming dates: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Fridays from 2 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room
Calling all crafters! Show your creative side and join us every 2nd Friday of the month at 2pm in the Conference Room as we get our crafting on! Register and view upcoming crafts here:Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

Rootsquad
3rd Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Rootsquad genealogy group meets every 3rd Tuesday from 10am-12pm to stay up-to date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Tomball Postcard Club
3rd Saturdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room
Do you love collecting postcards? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month to meet other local postcard enthusiasts!

Digitization Station Equipment Orientation
Wednesday, September 6th from 10 AM – 12 PM
Monday, September 18th & 25th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 23rd from 10 AM – 12 PM
This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Lunch and Learn Genealogy
Friday, September 8th & 22th from 12 PM - 1 PM in the Conference Room Participants can bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars. The topic will be decided by participants. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Digitization Station Help Hour
Monday, September 11th from 1 PM - 2 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 planning and working on your media transfer project during these one hour sessions. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Telemedicine
Tuesday, September 12th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online Interested in having a virtual visit with your doctor? Or learning about types of telemedicine out there? This lecture provides an overview of telemedicine options and focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor in real-time. You’ll see a virtual-visit walk-through and learn what to expect from an appointment. This lecture offers advice about how best to prepare for a virtual visit, from questions to ask your doctor to your concerns regarding connectivity, privacy, and insurance. Register here: https://aarpfdn.my.salesforcesites.com/dsrcourses/Course_Session_Page?session=YTQxOGEwMDAwMDgzeGZ0Q UFB

50+ Bus Trip: Sea Center Texas
Thursday, September 14th from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
For this month’s Bus Trip, we will leave the library at 9 am to go to brunch at Asiel’s in Lake Jackson. The next stop will be a Sea Center hatchery tour, then exploration of the Visitor Center Aquariums and Gift Shop (on your own). We will return around 4:30pm. Visit https://asielstexas.com/ for menu and pricing. Tour and admission to the Sea Center is free; donations are appreciated. Register here:
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64405eb915e0d237009e8589

Sidequest Saturday
Saturday, September 16th from 1 PM - 4:30 PM in the Community Engagement Area Gather with your fellow gamers to enjoy a tabletop RPG or board game. Games and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages welcome. Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net for more information.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Mobile Health Apps
Tuesday, September 26th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online Did you know that your smartphone is also a powerful health tool? This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app. You'll learn about using the app's step counter, as well as integrating information from other popular health and fitness apps. You'll also learn the benefits of saving your medical ID. Register here: https://aarpfdn.my.salesforce sites.com/dsrcourses/Course_Session_Page?session=YTQxOGEwMDAwMDgzeGZ1Q UFB

Book Clubs:

Afternoon Book Club
2nd Tuesdays from 2 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room
The Afternoon Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Conference Room to discuss a wide array of literary fiction that makes for a great discussion. Books are subject to change depending on availability. View upcoming dates and books here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=afternoon%20book%20club&locations=TOM

Inspirational Book Club
2nd Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Conference Room
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 Thursdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room
Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.

Innovation Lab Orientations:

Cricut Orientation
Thursday, September 7th from 5 PM – 7 PM
Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library. This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during orientation and appointments. Registration is required and space is limited! Sign up today! Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

Laser Cutter Orientation
Saturday, September 16th from 11 AM – 1 PM
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

3D Printer Orientation
Thursday, September 28th from 5 PM – 6:30 PM
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer. This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

Want to attend our Innovation Lab Orientations and have a group of 5 or more? Contact alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net to learn more about small group lab workshops for 3D Printer, Cricut, or Laser Cutter.