This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
STEM majors are challenging — and that’s exactly why they’re worth it. But success in science, tech, engineering, or math takes more than just good grades and late-night study sessions. Join us for a no-fluff presentation packed with real-world advice to help you not just survive, but thrive in your STEM journey.
Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Hey teens, did you know you could win $100 for reading books?
By joining Maud Marks’s team in the annual Tournament of Books competition, you have the chance to win a $100 grand prize! Open to highschoolers/homeschoolers across Harris County (age 14-18), Tournament of Books is a book club with a competitive twist. By working together with up to 4 friends, divide and conquer the reading list of 12 titles selected from the newest and brightest titles in Young Adult literature.
Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, November 13, at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom.
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! 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 18-35 months. No ticket required.
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! 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 18-35 months. No ticket required.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer 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. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.