Experience Personal Enrichment at Tomball Community Library This Month

Take an early break and join us for video games and a massive bucket (literally) of craft supplies! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. 

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, October 7 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Community Engagement Area

BAYA (Board of Advisory Young Adults) 

2nd Wednesday, October 11 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Teen Space 

Want to help your library? Plan events? Have a great experience to put on your resume, get volunteer hours, and have tons of fun? Then come join us for this month’s meeting and learn how to join! Current Advisors, this is your monthly meeting, too! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. 

Crafties Club 

2nd Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Teen Space **ages 12-21** 

Love to craft or just curious to find out? We've got all sorts of neato ideas to stoke those crafting vibes; each month features something different! Supplies are provided. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details. 

Teen Halloween Party 

October 28 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Teen Space 

**Calling all teens!** Are you ready for a spook-tacular Halloween party? Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, and treats. We'll have everything you need to have a frightfully good time! Costumes encouraged, but not required! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions. 

Fae(ry) Tales Trivia: Costume Friendly! 

Tuesday, October 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Teen Space **ages 12-21** 

Want to deep dive into the lore of the Fae?! Fascinated by the paradox of original fairy tales vs modern day adaptations? Need an excuse to dress up in costume at the library for Halloween? Join us for an hour of fascinating fae(ry) tale trivia and book dives from our YA collection that aren’t your average once upon a times. Costumers are encouraged but not required! Glitter makeup provided. Email Rachael.Wells@hcpl.net for details. 

Patrons can cast their vote for their favorite masterpiece in our Tiny Art Exhibit! The winner will be announced on Facebook on October 16th and will win a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card! Patrons must provide their contact information when they return their canvas for pick up. 

Digitization Station Help Hour 

Monday, October 2, 23, 30 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Have questions about using our digital media transfer equipment? Need personal help to make sure you get started on your project correctly? Use our Digitization Station Help Hour for expert advice and troubleshooting. Our preservation specialist, Kyla, will spend time with you planning and working on your media transfer project during these one-hour sessions. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons 

Adult & Teen Art Lab 

Tuesday, October 3,10,17 from 12 PM – 1 PM in the Community Engagement Area 

Learn new art skills and grow as an artist! Open to adults and teens ages 12 and up. Meets 12pm-1pm in the Community Engagement Area. Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions. 

Mahjong 

Fridays from 1 PM – 3 PM in the Community Engagement Area 

Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM to play Mahjong! Beginners and advanced players welcome! Everyone is welcome to attend this program. Contact tdrysdale3732@gmail.com for more information. 

Lunch and Learn Genealogy 

Friday, October 6th & 27th from 12 PM - 1 PM in the Conference Room 

Participants can bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars. The topic will be decided by participants. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info. 

Sidequest Saturday 

Saturday, October 7 from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the Community Engagement Area. 

Gather with your fellow gamers to enjoy a tabletop RPG or board game. Games and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages welcome. Teens & tweens are welcome to learn to play Magic the Gathering with YA Specialist Rachael Wells. For general questions or if you are interested in DMing, contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net. For Magic the Gathering questions, contact rachael.wells@hcpl.net. 

Digitization Station Equipment Orientation 

Monday, October 9th & 23 from 6 PM - 7:30 PM 

Wednesday, October 25 from 10 AM – 12 PM 

Saturday, October 28 from 10 AM – 12 PM 

This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information. 

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Online RX Drug Resources 

Tuesday, October 10th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online

This lecture offers an overview of useful online drug resources. You’ll learn about MedlinePlus, a reputable website that provides information about the uses and side effects of prescription medications, as well as other health topics. You’ll also learn about GoodRX, FamilyWize, and SingleCare, helpful tools for understanding drug costs, comparing pharmacy prices, and finding discounts and coupons. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64a839113fca494100615e14 

GeneaWriters Group 

2nd Wednesdays from 10 AM – 12 PM in the Conference Room 

Writing up your genealogical research is easier than you might think. Join this informal gathering to discuss style and organization, gain valuable insight and tips to help your writing and get it done with quiet time in our relaxed setting. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info. 

Plant Swap! 

2nd Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the Library Cafe 

Join us for a community Plant Swap every 2nd Wednesday of the month! Meet local plant enthusiasts to swap plants, seeds, cuttings, and tips! Visit our website for upcoming dates: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons 

Happily Ever Crafter 

2nd Fridays from 2 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room 

Calling all crafters! Show your creative side and join us every 2nd Friday of the month at 2pm in the Conference Room as we get our crafting on! Register and view upcoming crafts here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons 

Rootsquad 

3rd Tuesdays from 10 AM - 12 PM 

Rootsquad genealogy group meets every 3rd Tuesday from 10a-12p to stay up-to-date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information. 

50+ Bus Trip

Thursday, October 19 from 9 AM - 4:30 PM 

For this month’s Bus Trip, we will leave the library at 9:00am to start our day with brunch at Niko Niko’s. The next stop will be a full afternoon of family history research at the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library campus. We will return around 4:30pm. Visit https://nikonikos.com/locations/montrose/ for menu and pricing. Admission to the Research Center is free. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64e52a668f67a24800f75c23 

Genealogy All Day Marathon 

October 20th from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 

Enjoy an engaging lineup of exclusive genealogy presentations on how to get started with research, DNA matches, writing your family history, top research centers, getting organized and proving links between generations. Between sessions, you can tour our genealogy and digitization, talk to heritage and genealogy societies and spend time researching in the Chaparral Collection! Free and open to everyone, but registration is required to attend. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ebf4d72d0219cf8b591a5d 

Tomball Art League Fall Show 2023 

Friday, October 20 from 1pm-6pm & Saturday, October 21 from 10am-4pm in the Community Engagement Area 

Join us for Tomball Art League’s Fall Showcase of 2023! Artists of all ages and skill levels will display their paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed-media creations! Open to the public during the hours listed above. 

For all artist-related questions or questions about displaying in the show, please contact TAL President Dana Daigle at danamdaigle@gmail.com. For library-related show information, please contact Paige Carpenter at paige.carpenter@hcpl.net. 

Tomball Postcard Club 

3rd Saturdays from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Conference Room 

Do you love collecting postcards? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month to meet other local postcard enthusiasts! 

AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: P2P Payments 

Tuesday, October 24th from 3 PM – 4 PM in the Innovation Lab or online 

Since PayPal debuted over twenty years ago, person-to-person payments have become commonplace. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. We’ll cover some of the basic functions of these services, how they compare, and tips for using them safely. Register here: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64a83a03e2efd12f00235776 

This orientation session will introduce participants to Resin 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Resin 3D printer. This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons Email alexis.hurtado@hcpl.ne  for more information. 

Laser Cutter Orientation

Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Want to attend our Innovation Lab Orientations and have a group of 5 or more? Contact alexis.hurtado@hcpl.net to learn more about small group lab workshops for 3D Printer, Cricut, or Laser Cutter.