Community
Free Events at Lone Star College Tomball Library Next Month
April 16 2023
Your local Lone Star College Tomball Library has something for everyone during the month of May! Conveniently located at the beautiful Lone Star College Tomball campus at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball, the library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This library location is closed on Sundays. Have questions? Call the library at 832-559-4200.
Children’s Programs
Baby Bookworms
Mondays, May 1, 8, 22 @ 9:30 am
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through just walking. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Tiny Tots
Mondays, May 1, 8, 22 @ 10:30 am
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Tiny Tots uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards walkers through 18 months. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 22, 30 @ 10:30 am
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! 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 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 9:30 am
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! 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 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 10:30 am
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10:30 am
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Kid Lit: The Aquanaut
Tuesday, May 9 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Love to read and talk about books with other kids? Join Kid Lit, an interactive book club for kids ages 8-12! This month, come ready to discuss the book "The Aquanaut" by Dan Santat. Registration is required and begins two weeks in advance. Only the participating child needs to register. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Children's Desk. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
R.E.A.D.
Tuesday, May 23 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be here! Pick a book and share it one on one with a furry friend from Pets with a Mission! Required registration begins online one week in advance and is limited to 12 kids, ages 4-12 and their parents. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information!
Teen Programs
Saturday STEAM Space
Saturdays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a low-stress hangout with a STEAM theme -- new activity every week! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.
Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
1st Saturdays, May 6th at 3:00 pm
Want to help your library? Plan events? Have a great experience to put on your resume, and have tons of fun? Then come join us for this month’s meeting and learn how to join our Teen/YA Advisory Board! Current Advisors, this is your monthly meeting, too! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.
Anime & K-Pop Club
2nd Fridays from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Do you love K-Pop, Anime, and Manga? Come join our Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the 2nd Friday of every month. We explore a new topic every month including Japanese and Korean culture, how to cosplay, how to draw anime, and anime-related crafts! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.
Mid-Morning Hangout
3rd Mondays, May 15th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us every 2nd Tuesday morning for video games and crafts! We’re making bead ornaments! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.
D&D Club
4th Fridays, May 26th from 3:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Join us for adventures in the world of D&D! Come learn to play for the first time or enjoy a game you already love! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.
The Office TV Show Trivia
May 4th from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica. How well do you know your favorite office workers at Dunder Mifflin? Join us for a night of trivia based on the hit TV show, The Office. Costumes welcome! The Party Planning Committee will provide snacks and the winner will receive a tiny Dundee. For Teens/Young Adults ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.
Sticker Club
May 10th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Stickers, Stickers, Stickers, Stickers! If you love stickers, then Sticker Club is for you! Get new mystery stickers at each meeting, trade stickers, and make your own stickers! We meet the second Wednesday of every month in the Teen Space upstairs. Ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.
Teen Movie Night
May 18th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for popcorn and a movie in the Teen Space upstairs! Feel free to bring a pillow or blanket. Ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.
Teen Trivia Night
May 24th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Do you have a knowledge of random things? Join us for Teen Trivia Night in the Teen Space upstairs. Different trivia questions and themes each month! Snacks provided. Ages 12-21. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.
Adult Programs
Artist of the Month: Hannah Maria
Works by local artist Hannah Maria will be on view in the Community Engagement Area during the month of May. View more of Hannah’s art at https://www.hannahgobeep.com.
Soldiers Supplies Donations
All month long, 1st floor donation box
We will be collecting donations all month long to be sent to Boots for Troops, a local non-profit that mails care packages to troops deployed across the globe. Items needed for donation include dry snacks, toiletries, books, candy, ground coffee, letters of encouragement, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the library’s 1st floor elevators in the donation box. Recommended donations can be found here: https://boots4troops.org/host-a-package-drive.
Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays May 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 10:30 am
ESL Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays, May 5, 19, 26 @ 10:30 am
Come and chat with Susan if you would like to improve your English or learn about the Citizenship process. Contact Susan at susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.
Watercolor & Sketch Lab
Tuesdays @ 12:00 pm in the Community Engagement Area
Join us and learn the basics of watercolor and sketching! Supplies are provided, but we encourage you to bring your own! Contact paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with questions.
Sit and Stitch
Every Thursday @ 9:00 am
Join us every Thursday to meet new people who like stitching, crocheting, knitting, and other forms of textile art! This group meets in the Meeting Room on the first floor of the library. Please bring your own supplies to participate.
All Ages Game Night
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm in the Community Engagement Area
Join us for a night of fun around the table with board games. Try out a new game or play some classics!
Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Friday @ 2:00 pm
Show your creative side and get your craft on every 2nd Friday of the month at 2pm in the Conference Room!
Rootsquad
3rd Tuesday @ 10:00 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every 3rd Tuesday at 10am in the Innovation Lab to hear family history tips and discuss research questions upstairs in the library. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.
Tomball Postcard Club
3rd Saturdays at 1:00pm
Do you love collecting postcards? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month in the Conference Room to meet other local postcard enthusiasts!
Digitization Station Equipment Orientation
Mondays: May 1, 8, 15, 22 6:00 pm
Wednesdays: May 3, 24 10:00 am
Saturdays: May 20 10:00 am
Learn the basics of using the Digitization Station equipment for your personal media archiving. Registration required at hpcl.net. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information.
Lunch and Learn Genealogy
May 5, 12, 19 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Participants can bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars. The topic will be decided by participants. This program is for adults 18+. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more info.
AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Money Matters
Monday, May 8th at 10 am in the Conference Room or online
The internet can open a new world for saving money and managing your finances. This lecture introduces online banking and goes over how to keep your financial information safe. You’ll also learn about online shopping and explore some digital resources for saving money on entertainment, prescription drugs, and everyday items. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons
Digitization Station Help Hour
May 8th, 22nd at 1:00 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 your media transfers during these one-hour sessions. Contact kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information and to sign up.
Scribe Tribe Write-In
Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a Scribe Tribe Write-in and hang out with other writers while working on your word count! Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll provide the coffee! We will meet in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Email cheyanne.young@hcpl.net with any questions.
Artist Meet & Greet: Hannah Maria
Saturday, May 13th at 11am
Meet & Greet with local artist Hannah Maria. Discuss her work and learn about her techniques and inspiration. View more of Hannah’s art at https://www.hannahgobeep.com.
Sidequest Saturdays
Saturday May 13th from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for snacks, board games, and TTRPGs for all ages! Adults, teens, and children welcome. Email paige.carpenter@hcpl.net with any questions.
AARP Digital Skills Ready@50+: Using Fact-Checking Sites
Monday, May 22nd @ 10 am in the Conference Room or online
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get started using Google Fit, an app that often comes preloaded on many Android phones and can be downloaded on any mobile device. Learn to set goals for number of move minutes and to add health details to your profile. Please bring your smartphone to this workshop. Register here: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons
“I’ve Taken an Ancestry DNA Test, Now What?” Workshop
Wednesday, May 31 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have you taken a DNA test with Ancestry and you have no idea what to do with the results to further your genealogy? We’ll go over sorting your match list, how to find, evaluate and contact your best matches and more. If possible, bring your own laptop for this workshop and don’t forget your testing company login. Registration required at hcpl.net. Email kyla.bayang@hcpl.net for more information about this workshop.
Plant Swap!
*Date and time TBD*
Join us in the Community Engagement Area for a community Plant Swap! Meet local plant enthusiasts to swap plants, seeds, cuttings, and tips! Visit our website for upcoming dates: Events | Harris County Public Library | BiblioCommons
Book Clubs
Afternoon Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 2:00 pm
Join us to discuss a wide array of literary fiction! This year’s book list can be found here: Afternoon Book Club | Events | Harris County Public Library (bibliocommons.com). Email rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.
Inspirational Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month @ 4:30 pm
This group has lively discussions about Inspirational Fiction Books. We meet in the Conference Room. Email susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.
Mystery Book Club
4th Thursday of the month @ 1:00 pm
Please join us in the Conference Room as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers! Email: susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.
About Lone Star College Tomball Library
The Tomball Library dates back to the 1920s when it consisted of one bookcase of 200 books in the old Post Office building on Main Street. Sadly, this service ended during the Great Depression. During World War II, the County bookmobile began making stops on Main Street every three weeks. Soon after, a Friends of the Library group was formed to raise money to rent space at 1010 West Main for a real library. As Tomball grew, the library moved to successively larger spaces, first at 500 Elm Street in 1965, then to a space on James Street in 1972. On January 20, 2005, the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library officially opened its doors to the public.
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