LSC-Tomball Community Library August 2023 Events

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

Summer Reading Program
June 5 – August 5
HCPL’s Summer Reading Program is officially here! The theme for this year is “All Together Now!” Join us from June 5th - August 5th to log your reading minutes on the Beanstack app and earn free prizes for everyone! Audiobooks and e-books count as reading too! Earn 100 points to win your first prize, a free book!
Sign up for Beanstack here: https://hcpl.beanstack.org/reader365

Children’s Programs:

Baby Bookworms
Mondays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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, August 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 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, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 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, August 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.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 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.

Houston Repertoire Ballet: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Tuesday, August 1 @ 3:00 PM
Houston Repertoire Ballet presents Vivaldi's Four Seasons, performed by Houston area high school students. Enjoy Vivaldi's masterful score brought to life through the grace, elegance, and strength of classical ballet. This program is for all ages. Tickets are required and will be handed out to all attendees starting 30 minutes prior. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

LEGO Create
Thursday, August 3 @ 3:00 PM
Join us for LEGO Create, a program where kids free build with LEGO, or complete simple building challenges! This program is for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required and begins one week prior on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Pokémon League
Saturday, August 5 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:

Learn to Play Magic: the Gathering
Every 1st Saturday from 1 PM – 2 PM in the Community Engagement Area Come join us in the Community Engagement Area (CEA) on the 1st floor, to the right of the front entrance, to learn and play the popular game-- Magic: the Gathering. All beginners, intermediate, and advanced players are welcome! Register online here! & email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for more details.

Back to School Locker Kits
Wednesday, August 2nd from 10:30 AM - 12 PM in the Teen Space Get ready for a new school year by creating your own back-to-school locker kits! Decorate & pack your kit with back-to-school essentials.

END OF SUMMER PICNIC PARTY
Saturday, August 5th from 2 PM – 4 PM in the Teen Space
You asked, we’re delivering! We’re having a picnic party to celebrate the end of Summer Reading! We’ll meet in the Teen Space and then walk to our location. Don’t worry, it’ll be indoors!

We are taking a short break this month, so please stay tuned for what’s coming in September! Saturday STEAM Spaces will continue as normal throughout August.

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/

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ESL Tuesdays August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 3 PM – 4 PM
Citizenship Fridays, August 4, 18, 25 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, August 5th from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Conference Room
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.

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!

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: All Things Zoom
Tuesday, August 8th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online Curious why Zoom has become everyone’s go-to video conferencing software? This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends and family and take virtual classes with Senior Planet! You’ll learn about useful Zoom features, whether you’re connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows device. The lecture will also go over security considerations and give tips on how to look your best during a video chat. Register here: Course Session (salesforce-sites.com)

Genea Gems Writers Group
Wednesday, August 9th from 10 AM – 12 PM
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.

50+ Bus Trip:
Thursday, August 10th from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Join us as we explore the National Museum of Funeral History and have lunch at Spanish Flowers Restaurant. We will leave the library at 9:30 AM. Please come inside to sign-in. Admission cost is $15 or $12 for 55+ and Veterans. Visit https://www.spanishflowerrestaurant.com/north-fwy-menu for menu and pricing. We will return around 4:30 PM. Register here:
https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64405eb915e0d237009e8588

Lunch and Learn Genealogy
Friday, August 11th & 25th 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 info.

Digitization Station Equipment Orientation
Saturday, August 12th from 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday, August 16th from 10 AM – 12 PM
Monday, August 21st 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.

Digitization Station Help Hour
Monday, August 14th & 28th 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+: How to Choose a New Computer Tuesday, August 22nd from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, e.g. tablets and Chromebooks. Register here: Course Session (salesforce-sites.com)

'All About Genealogy Podcasts”
Wednesday, August 23rd from 10 AM - 12 PM
Wonder how to find out about new advances in genealogical research and resources? Join us as we discuss podcasts: what they are, how to listen to them and the top 10 best podcasts for genealogists. Bring your device (phone or laptop) and get setup to learn while listening online. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net with any questions.

Sidequest Saturday
Saturday, August 26th 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.

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=T OM

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:

Laser Cutter Orientation
Thursday, August 3rd from 4:30 PM – 7 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, August 10th from 4 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. 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.