Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other of the 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!

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.

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! 

For Ages 12-17,18 if in school.

Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.

Join with 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. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Join with 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. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.

For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Explore all of the Earth's major ecosystems and the plants & animals found there through crafts, stories and fun experiments. In September we will learn about polar regions!

This program is for children ages 5-8 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.

For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4235.

Join with 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. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.

For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Join Rootsquad Genealogy Group every 3rd Tuesday from 10a-12p 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.   For virtual link, email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net.

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets 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. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!

Looking for a job but don’t know where to start? Many job opportunities are available on the internet. This class is designed to introduce participants to different job search websites such as Indeed and LinkedIn. Participants will also learn useful tips for standing out in today’s digital job market. Please note that this is not a resume-writing class.