Join our genealogy group for discussion and digging into the past! We meet every other Friday from 1-3.
Adults
"Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC) plays a critical role convening, coordinating, and communicating in the legal services community. Through our work, more immigrants are receiving low-cost, high-quality legal services for immigration issues in Houston." - HILSC, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative.
This workshop will cover "Know Your Rights" resources to create a rapid response plan, as well as provide a comprehensive list of trusted legal service providers and organizations within the community.
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El libro del club es 'El Fantasma de Canterville' de Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde fue un escritor, poeta y dramaturgo irlandes, conocido por su ingenio y elegancia. Comenzo a publicar poemas y escribir obras de teatro y cuentos.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a new recipe! Join Esteban as he takes you on an educational journey through Latin American heritage while preparing delicious food.
In this class, Esteban will teach you how to make the recipe Panama Smoothies from Oldways: Cultural Food Traditions using fresh mango and banana.
Supplies are provided by the library. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Allergen Information: Mango, banana, lime, soy milk.
Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!
Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.
Are you ready to learn English? Are you looking for a way to improve your English conversation skills?
Classes are free and all materials are provided. Pre-registration is required before anyone can attend. To register for class, fill out the registration form, email us at pw@hcpl.net, or call the branch at 832-927-7870. Our Literacy Coordinator will help determine the right class for you and check to see if there are any open spaces available.
Otomi embroidery is the Mexican embroidery style known as "Tenangos", using vibrant colors, and unique floral and animal designs. Each Otomi piece is hand embroidered on Ivory muslin by Otomi artisans.
Otomi textiles represent a great Mexican tradition that has been passed from generation to generation. The Otomi designs are symbols based on native flora and fauna of the Otomi region. The animals and flowers in this Mexican embroidery represent the daily events of the Otomi culture in which we will appreciate animals such as deer, birds, rabbits, etc.
Learn the basics of painting with acrylic as teacher and local artist, Malu, walks you through the steps to create your own vibrant wall art. This is a beginner-friendly class for adults. Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Do you want to speak and read Vietnamese? Do you need it for your job, to talk to family or traveling? Join Ms. Loc on Saturdays for Vietnamese Learning Time. We have classes for adults, teens and kids aged 8 years and older. (Registration required)
Level 1 for kids (8+): 10: 00am – 11:15am
Level 2 for adults & teens: 11:15 am – 12: 45pm
Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!
Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.