Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events September 2024

TOMBALL, TX -- Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Events September 2024
Children’s Programs:
Baby Bookworms

Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 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 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 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 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 10:30 AM

Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 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, while supplies last. 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 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10:30 AM

Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 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, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Pokémon League

Saturdays, September 7 & 21 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 832-559-4235.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs

Tuesday, September 24 @ 5:00 PM

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be here! 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 parents. Registration is required and begins one week in advance on the library’s website. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Teen Programs:

Tween and Teen D&D Club

September 7th,(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. This program is hosted by a community partner.

Homeschool Hangout

Every Wednesday, 1-2:00pm 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! The Teen Space is open to the public during the library's open hours. Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.

Teen Anime Club

September 10 and 27, 4-6pm in the Teen Space

Like watching anime or reading manga? This club is perfect for you! Join us in the teen space to hang out with others alike and meet new friends. This month we will be making some anime themed crafts. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.

Game Over!

September 17th, 4-6pm in the Teen Space

From video games to board games. Join us in Teen Space for a day of FUN games! This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.

Twisted Crafters

September 26, 4:30-6pm in the Teen Space

Love to craft or just curious to find out? Join us in the teen space to explore and create amazing creations. Each month features a new activity! This month we will be painting glass cups. Please register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/669e6d6eb9c88bd237554164

T.A.B (Teen Advisory Board)

September 27, 4-5 in the Teen Space

Want to help in the library? Stop in the teen space to have fun and learn more! Teens will get the opportunity to create displays, create their own event, and hangout with others. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.

Adult Programs:

Genealogy Basics Class

Wednesday, September 25th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Want 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 to cover topics specifically designed to outline fundamentals that everyone can use in the family history search. For more details and to signup, visit www.hcpl.net/events, or email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

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 alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net for help registering or more information. Register here:

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=64ca28d011c6b62f00ce567e

Please note that computer repair or diagnosis is not available.

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.

Adult & Teen Art Lab

September 10, 17, 24 in the Community Engagement Area

Learn new drawing and painting techniques and grow as an artist! Art Lab is aimed at adults and teens ages 13+. Supplies provided but feel free to bring your own. Email paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.

50+ Bus Trip

Thursday, September 5th 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 and to signup, visit www.hcpl.net/events, or email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

Connections! Genealogy Study Group

Wednesday, September 25th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us to discuss genealogical research methods and historical context using articles published in Stirpes, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society as a starting point. Registrants will be sent information about how to access the article and list of questions. For more details and to signup, visit www.hcpl.net/events, or email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

Search Party Saturday

Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are you ready to try out a fun new genealogy research technique? Prepare one specific research question you’ve been working on and join us to try out this brainstorming-type method specifically designed to provide new avenues that might just breakdown that brick wall. For more details and to signup, visit www.hcpl.net/events, or email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

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.

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: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons 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:Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

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.

Lunch and Learn Genealogy

Friday, September 6th from 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars presented by experts in the field. The topic will be decided by participants shortly prior to the start of the program. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more details.

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!

Sidequest Saturday

Saturday, September 28th from 1PM-4:30PM in the CEA

Join your fellow gamers for board games, community, and snacks! All ages and families are welcome.

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Intro to AI

Tuesday, September 10th from 3 PM – 4:15 PM in the Innovation Lab or online

Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user.

Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes

Tuesday, September 24th from 3 PM – 4:15 PM in the Innovation Lab or online

Google Docs offers tips and templates for resumes, and more! In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes. Templates are a great option for resumes because they take the guesswork out of formatting! We’ll review some of the helpful features of Google Docs, like sharing, reviewing, and commenting privileges, as well as how to save and share your doc as a PDF. Finally, we’ll go over some dos and don’ts for resume content.

Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons

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 kyla.bayang@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 kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.