Introduce books you have already read and want to share with others. Listen to recommendations.
Nothing to buy! No assigned reading! Come and discuss Science Fiction & Fantasy books!
Books Discussion starts at 6 PM, usually the first Monday of the month In Person or Online using Teams.
Call the Reference Desk for email or a virtual invite.
What have YOU been reading?
Adults deserve to play too! On the first Saturday of the month, join us all day in the second floor Conference Room for creativity and construction.
Any attendant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For 2025, the July Adult LEGO Saturday will be canceled due to the Fourth of July weekend.
The Galveston Bay Area Scale Modelers Association (GBASMA) is a chartered member of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).. Club meetings are held monthly to present each other's current projects, share new modeling techniques, answer modeling questions and promote the hobby. We meet 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM on the 4th Monday of each month except for May(meets the week after) and December.(no meeting).
Registration not required.
This orientation session will introduce participants to desktop CNC milling in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a desktop CNC mill.
If you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlecraft please join us for the Freeman Needlecrafters. While attendees are happy to help others through the difficult parts of a project, this club is not intended as a class for instruction.
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a 3D printer.
Join us on the third Monday of each month as we discuss a book chosen from a variety of genres!
The selection for this month TBA
Registration is not required, but space may be limited.
Physical copies of the book may be available to check out behind the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor of the library. Digital copies may be available at hcpl.overdrive.com.
This is a writers' club meant for all writers to learn more about the art, share their work, and learn from other writers about their work process, publishing, and writing journey.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a brief excerpt from any Work In Progress (WIPs) or other material they are willing to share. At your discretion, you may bring handouts with the material printed on it.
Writers of all levels are welcomed, including people just wanting to learn more!
This story time includes stories, songs, and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program!
Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .
This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to various hand embroidery stitches and techniques.