Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library Events May 2024

Children’s Programs

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, May 6,13,20 @ 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, May 6,13,20 @ 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, May 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, May 1,8,15,22,29 @ 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, May 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.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, May 2,9,16,23,30 @ 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, May 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 about 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

Tween and Teen D&D Club
1st Saturdays (2pm-4pm) in the Community Engagement Area downstairs. Calling all adventurers! Join our D&D Club for tweens & teens. Make friends, fight monsters, and embark on epic quests! Beginners welcome. Ages 10-17, 18 if in high school.

Teen Saturday Free Space
Every Saturday (except the first) 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, so come hang out with us! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. Ages 12-18.

Teen Space Pop Up
Every Monday, 10:30-12:30am in the Teen Space
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!

Manga Drawing 101
May 30th, 11am-12pm
To kick off summer starting and in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May, we are honored to invite guest artist, Michael Godoy, to teach the basics of how to draw manga exclusively for our teens! All supplies are provided. Registration is required – register online at hcpl.net.

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.

Virtual ESL and Citizenship Class with Susan
ESL Mondays May 6, 13, and 20 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ESL Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 3 PM – 4 PM
Citizenship Fridays May 10, 17, 24, and 31 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 – 12 PM 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!

American Mah-Jongg
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 American Mah-Jongg! Beginners and advanced players are welcome! Everyone is welcome to attend this program. Contact tdrysdale3732@gmail.com for more information.

Lunch and Learn Genealogy
1st Fridays from 12 PM – 1:30 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.

Digitization Station Orientation Class
2nd Wednesdays 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: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=Digitization%20Station%20Orientation%20Class. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Fridays from 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Calling all crafters! Show your creative side and join us every 2nd Friday of the month at 2pm as we get our crafting on! Register and view upcoming crafts here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=happily%20ever%20crafter&locations=TOM

Rootsquad
3rd Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Rootsquad genealogy group meets on the 3rd 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.

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

Genealogy Basics Class
4th Wednesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM
Wanting to get started researching your family history and not sure where or how? Or do you feel like your basic research skills could use some refreshing? Join us each month as we cover topics specifically designed to outline fundamentals that everyone can use in their family history search. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.

Sidequest Saturday
Saturday, May 4 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, contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net

Adult & Teen Art Lab
Tuesday, May 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.

Artists of the Month: Tomball Art League Group Art Show
On display in Meeting Room L129 during the month of May
The artists and award winners of the Tomball Art League will display their work in the downstairs meeting room during the month of May.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Using Fact-Checking Sites
Tuesday, May 14th from 3 PM – 4:15 PM in the Innovation Lab or online
This interactive workshop will review the ways you can identify misinformation online. You’ll get hands-on practice using fact-checking sites to evaluate and debunk false news. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6618400c13b83aeedf084f7b

50+ Bus Trip:
Thursday, May 9th from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
If you are 50+, join us for a fun-filled outing day provided in conjunction with Harris County Precinct 3. We will depart from and return to the LSC - Tomball Community Library. For more details, visit www.hcpl.net/events, or email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Using GovTrack.us
Tuesday, May 28th from 3 PM – 4:15 PM in the Innovation Lab or online Whether you're completely new to politics or a seasoned expert, there's valuable information on GovTrack.us for everyone. Wondering what Congress has been up to? GovTrack.us simplifies the lawmaking process and helps you understand what your lawmakers are doing. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore GovTrack.us and its main features: identifying your reps, seeing how they vote, and learning about bills. We’ll also walk through the sign-up process for a free account so you can set up email alerts on legislative activity you care about. Learn to use GovTrack.us and hold your lawmakers accountable! Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6618412c13b83aeedf084f88

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

Resin 3D Printer Orientation
Thursday, May 2nd from 4:30 PM – 6 PM
This orientation session will introduce participants to Resin 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Formlabs Form 3 Resin 3D printer. This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register Here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66183bf905ea9f28006ad276. Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

Laser Cutter Orientation
Wednesday, May 15th from 5 PM – 7 PM
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class can then 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! Sign up today! Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66183c9805ea9f28006ad2e0. Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

Cricut Orientation
Thursday, May 23rd from 4:30 – 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: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66183d185e1ddf360061e972. Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

3D Printer Orientation
Thursday, May 30th from 4:30 PM – 6 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.
Register Here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66183da15e1ddf360061e9b5. Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for more information.

Want to attend our Innovation Lab Orientations and have a group of 4 or more? Contact alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net to learn more about small group lab workshops for 3D Printer, Cricut, or Laser Cutter.