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 as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock bottom prices!

We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only preview on Friday, January 23, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM. 

Join us for our laser cutter orientation!

Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next Members-Only preview used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock-bottom prices.

If you are not a member of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library, you may join at the door for $10. All proceeds will benefit the library. 

Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Maud Marks Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 5,000 years of history with nearly 80,000 works from six continents. By gallery space, it is the second-largest art museum in the Americas. The bus will be departing on Thursday, January 22.

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.

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.

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age-appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age-appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age-appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.