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?
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 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 beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to various hand embroidery stitches and techniques.
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!
Adults - please join us on Thursday, September 11 at 10:15 AM to learn all about Exploration Green, Clear Lake’s 200 acre neighborhood park. More than just flood prevention - discover some of the fun things you might see on a casual walk or jog, how to identify what you saw, why we rarely see mosquitoes, and ways you can help Exploration Green improve. Rich Sommer, Exploration Green Conservancy Board Vice Chair and Texas Master Naturalist, looks forward to presenting.
Crimes, mysteries, scandals, and adventures!
Join us every third Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Robin Bush Room to discuss our book of the month.
For our first meeting, we will be discussing Winning Fixes Everything by Evan Drellich
For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net
Join us for a Plant Swap. Exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds. Donate to our seed library and chat with fellow gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
Stay and talk with new friends about gardening and nature. Tea and cookies will be provided for your chat (first come, first serve).
Bring seeds from your garden or store seed packets to the Plant Swap to add to our new Seed Library. The Seed Library will offer free seeds for the community. Share your gardening knowledge!
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer.
This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Join us in hosting Ally Medical to teach Community CPR/AED/Choking Rescue and Stop the Bleed Training.
This training offers a valuable opportunity to acquire essential emergency response skills.
The class typically lasts about 2 hours and includes comprehensive instruction on the importance of chest compressions and AED usage. Participants will also engage in hands-on practice with responsive mannequins and AED devices.