LSC-Tomball Community Library November 2023 Events

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

Children’s Programs:
Baby Bookworms
Mondays, November 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, November 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, November 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.

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 @ 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 1, 8, 15, 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.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, 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.

Pokémon League
Saturday, November 4 & 18 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.

Sci-Fi Saturday
November 4 thE from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the CEA Downstairs
Don't put away those costumes just yet...get ready for Sci-Fi Saturday, where all costumes are invited! Learn the ways of the Force with the Mustafar Saber Guild, adopt a Tribble, make your own Tardis, win a prize, and more! Join us for this sci-fi fandom celebration on November 4th! All ages welcome! Non-sci-fi costumes are welcome to join the fun. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Teen Programs:
Homeschool Hangout
Every Thursday of the month, from 10am – 12pm in the Teen Space *ages 12-18*
**Calling all Homeschool Teens (and parents)!** Want a space to mingle and meet new friends?! Come join our Homeschool Hangout group! The library provides free coffee to the parents who hangout outside of the Teen Space while the kids do their own thing enjoying everything our Teen Space has to offer. No registration required. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details.

Teen MidMorning Hangout
1st and 3rd Monday, Nov. 6th & 20th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Teen Space
Take an early break and join us for video games, board games, and crafts! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Paper Peeps: English Tutoring
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 4:00pm – 5:00pm in the Teen Space
**ages 12-21**
We invite you to come hang for FREE TUTORING on those English papers, creative writing ideas, etc. No appointments necessary, first come first served policy. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

BAYA (Board of Advisory Young Adults)
2nd Wednesday, November 8th 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.

Crafties Club: Pressed Leaf Bookmarks
2nd Thursday of the month, from 4:30pm - 5:30pm in the Teen Space **ages 12-21**
Love to craft or just curious to find out? We've got all sorts of neato ideas to stoke those crafting vibes. Each month features something different! Supplies are provided. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details.

Magic: The Gathering
Saturday, November 4th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm in the Community Engagement
Area *ADULTS + TEENS + TWEENS*
KIDDOS, BRING YOUR PARENTS! NOW OPEN TO ALL AGES 12+
Come 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! OR just drop in! Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

Fall Flavors
November 11th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Teen Space
Calling all teens with a sweet tooth! Fall is here, and that means it's time to celebrate the season with all the delicious flavors it has to offer. Join us for a fun and tasty afternoon of making caramel apples and sampling a variety of pumpkin spice treats. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Teen Saturday Free Space
Saturday, Nov. 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Teen Space
Join us on Saturdays 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.

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/

Tech Help Hour
Mondays, 10 –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 sunnysuraj.patel@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 November 6, 13, 27 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ESL Tuesdays November 7, 14, 28 from 3 PM – 4 PM
Citizenship Fridays, November 3, 17 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!

Mahjong
Fridays from 1 PM – 3 PM in the Community Engagement Area
Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1PM-3PM to play Mahjong! Beginners and advanced players are welcome! Everyone is welcome to attend this program. Contact tdrysdale3732@gmail.com for more information.

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

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, November 1 & 29 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Saturday, November 11 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Monday, November 13 from 6 PM - 7:30 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, November 3 from 12 PM - 1 PM in the Conference Room
Bring your lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars. The topic will be decided by participants. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info.

Scribe Tribe Write-In
Saturday, November 4th from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Conference Room upstairs
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.

Magic: The Gathering
Saturday, November 4th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm in the Community Engagement
Area *ages 12+*
NOW OPEN TO ADULTS! (all ages 12 and up) Come 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.

Digitization Station Help Hour
Monday, November 6 & 13 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. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

Adult & Teen Art Lab
Tuesday, November 7,14, 21 from 12 PM – 1 PM in the Community Engagement Area
Learn new art skills and grow as an artist! Open to adults and teens ages 12 and up. We meet from 12pm-1pm in the Community Engagement Area. Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.

Artist Meet & Greet: Kathy Wortham
Saturday, November 11 from 1 PM – 2 PM in the Community Engagement Area
Meet local artist Kathy Wortham and learn about her art, her technique, and inspiration! Her art will be on view in the CEA and in Meeting Room L129. Email paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.

Rootsquad
November 14 from 10 AM - 12 PM
NOTICE – DATE CHANGE! Rootsquad genealogy group meets this month only on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am-12pm. 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.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Intro to Translation Tools
Tuesday, November 14th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online
With the internet, the whole world is at your fingertips, but what do you do when you need to access sites or information in an unfamiliar language? There are apps for that! This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate. You'll learn about tools that can automatically translate the websites you visit, apps that can translate live conversations, and more. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of these tools and the situations in which they may be the most helpful. Register here:https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64a83b023fca494100616c40

50+ Bus Trip:
Thursday, November 16 from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
For this month’s Bus Trip, we will leave the library at 9:00am to travel to the Museum of the American GI in College Station.We will have lunch at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Q and Grill. We will return around 4:30pm. Visit for menu and pricing. https://coopersbbqcollegestati... Admission to the museum is $12 if you are over 65 or a Veteran, $14 if you are under 65. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64405eb915e0d237009e858b

Sidequest Saturday
Saturday, November 18th 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. For general questions or if you are interested in DMing, contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net. For Magic: The Gathering questions, contact rachael.wells@hcpl.net.

Toys for Tots
November 20th-Dec 15th, 1st floor donation boxes
Give the gift of generosity this year by providing donated toys to families in need in our community! Donations must be new, unopened, unwrapped toys suitable for newborns to teenagers and can be dropped off at the Toys for Tots donation boxes by the 1st floor elevators in the library. We cannot accept food, liquids, or toy guns. For more information, please contact rachel.rivero@hcpl.net.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Getting to Know Your Smartphone
Tuesday, November 28th from 3 PM – 4:15 PM in the Innovation Lab or online
During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64a83c00e2efd12f00235a1f

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
*We usually meet on the 4 the Thursdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room. However, in November we will meet on the 3rd Thursday, November 16.* 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:
3D Printer Orientation
Thursday, November 2nd from 5:00 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 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.

Laser Cutter Orientation
Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 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.

Cricut Orientation
Thursday, November 30th from 4:30 PM – 6 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.

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.