Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Color our world. Come crochet this lovely headband with us! This program is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Basic crochet knowledge is required. Ages 18 and up are welcome, but registration is required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Practice your conversational Spanish skills, while you enjoy drinks and treats in our adults-only Spanish Conversation Café. All levels of speakers are welcome, from beginner to advanced. There is no need to register. If you're looking for a free and easy way to learn new languages, check out the library's free online resource, Transparent Language.
Color our world. Join us in creating a vibrant hair comb using colorful embroidery floss! For ages 18+. Registration Required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Join us in hand-sewing this adorable little panda! For ages 18 and up. Free but registration is required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day and National Pet Month, with free comic books, mobile pet adoption, a dog treat cooking class*, and more. Special guests include La Porte Animal Shelter, Lone Star Heroes: Comics & Toys, and Chewbacca!
*Cooking class participation is open to adults, and to kids and teens that are accompanied by an adult.
Come and join us in person for 30 to 45 minutes of gaming fun! Our "After School Boardom" is geared for elementary school age children and their caregivers. This game time includes classic board games, video games and other activities, and it is free to attend. You are always welcome to bring your own games to share in a friendly competition.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Come and join us in person for 30 to 45 minutes of art exploration! Our "Pour Your Art Out" after school art time is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Art projects are age-appropriate for elementary school age children and their caregivers. We will announce art subjects at the start of each program.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Join us for an engaging book discussion, coffee, tea, and treats!
Annual book lists & monthly discussion guides are available at the front desk. Participants can request their own books online, or ask for their books to be requested in advance by the book club coordinator.
Sign up for monthly reminders & the annual book ballot (cancel at any time):
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Different kinds of games will be set up for all teens to enjoy! We will also be joined by Shell Federal Credit Union to talk to anyone who is interested in learning more about financial literacy for National Financial Literacy Month! Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for grades 6th-12th.