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Lone Star College-Tomball April Community Library Events

April 01 2022

Your Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library will be buzzing with activity during the month of April! Bee a part of the fun - there's something for everyone.

Children’s Programs

Baby Bookworms

Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 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 18 months. 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 Baby Bookworms. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

Toddler Time

Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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, April 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 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, April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10:30 am

Early Literacy Fun

Thursday, April 7 @ 1:30 pm

Join us for Early Literacy Fun! This workshop will introduce your child to the foundational skills and practices for early literacy learning. Each week will focus on one skill and practice with hands on activities that you and your child can work on together. This program is limited to 15 kids ages 3-5 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for each date and begins the week prior. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.

A Thousand Words: Stargazing

Tuesday, April 18 @ 5:00 pm

A Thousand Words is an interactive book club for kids ages 8-12. Join us every third Tuesday to discuss that month's graphic novel and do a related activity. In April, come ready to discuss the graphic novel "Stargazing" by Jen Wang! This book club is for kids ages 8-12 and registration is required. Copies of the graphic novel 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, April 26 @ 5:00 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!

Friendship Club

Thursday, April 28 @ 5:00 pm

Friendship Club is a place for kids to work on social skills in a fun, group setting! Designed for kids aged 8-12, our small group will focus on interpersonal skills, such as communication, listening, working with others, problem-solving, and manners. Required registration begins online one week in advance and is for kids ages 8-12. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.

Teen Programs

Saturday Free Space

Every Saturday @ 2pm – 4:30 pm

Join us every Saturday to....to what? To do whatever you want! We’ll have games, snacks, activities, and craft supplies, so stop by and hang with us for a while. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

Teen Anime Club

1^st Tuesday, April 5th @ 4:30 pm

Love Anime, Manga, and all things Japanese? Come join our Young Adult Anime Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the first Tuesday of every month. We explore a new topic every month including Japanese culture, how to cosplay, how to draw anime and anime related crafts. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.

The Creative Teen: How to Start Your Own Podcast

1^st Wednesday, April 6th @ 4:30 pm

Get ready to get creative! Join us on the 1^st Wednesday of every month to learn about (and try) something artistic and new. This month, join us and learn the basics of podcasting! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

#TeenAdulting: Create a Schedule and Manage Your Time

2^nd Monday, April 11th @ 4:30 pm

Adulting can be difficult, so let’s not do it alone. Join us on the 2^nd Monday of every month to learn a new skill. This month, let’s get organized and manage your time! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

Pathways: How to Choose a Job or Career Path

Wednesday, April 13th @ 4:30 pm

Pathways is a series for teens that helps you make the most of your educational resources and aids in exploring potential careers as you begin your journey into adulthood. This month, we'll help you choose a job or career path! Already have one in mind? We’ll show you how to get there! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

3^rd Monday, April 18th @ 4:30pm

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 Advisory Board! (Current Teen Advisors, this is your monthly meeting, too!) Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net or rachael.yates@hcpl.net with any questions.

Teen Book Club: Game Changer

3^rd Tuesday, April 19th @ 4:30 pm

Join us to discuss this month’s book: Game Changer by Neal Shusterman! So, grab a copy (check at the Circulation Desk for one or request a copy online), read the book, and join us in the Tomball Library’s Teen Room! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

Teen Creative Writing Group

4^th Tuesday, April 26th @ 4:30 pm

This is the chance to show and share your creative writing skills! We are looking for teens to join our creative writing group. This is the place to share your writing as well as learn some new techniques! We meet in the Tomball Library’s Teen Room on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

Teen Afterschool Hangout

Last Wednesday, April 27^th @ 4:00 pm

Join us upstairs in the Teen Room for games, snacks, activities, and casual fun! Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.

Adult Programs

Tomball Art League Art Show and Sale

Friday, April 8 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, April 9 @ 1:00pm -3:30 pm

Join us at the LSC Tomball Library for an Art Show and Sale hosted by the Tomball Art League in partnership with the library. Admission is free to the public, and open viewing for all ages is scheduled for 10am - 6pm on Friday, April 8, with judging occurring on Saturday, April 9. Judging and critique by renowned artist Laurie Humble. A portion of the sale proceeds will go to the Friends of the Tomball Library to support library programming. Please call 832-559-4200 for further details.

AARP Tax Aide

Mon & Wed 10-1pm, Fri 9-12pm

Are you over 50 and need help filing your taxes? AARP will be coming to LSC- Tomball Community Library to help you file them for free! This service is by appointment only. Please call 832-559-4200 to set up your appointment. Last day that AARP will be at the library is April 18.

Art Lab

Tuesday, April 5 @ 6pm

In person program. Drop by the Community Engagement Area and sketch or paint a still life. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and material!

Online ESL and Citizenship Chat

Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 @ 10 am

Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 @ 3 pm

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 Group

Every Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 @ 10am

Bring your supplies to learn or improve your watercolor painting skills.

Sit and Stitch

Every Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, and 28 @ 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 1^st floor meeting room (L129), please bring your own supplies to participate.

Happily Ever Crafter

2^nd Friday, April 8 @ 3:30 pm

Show your creative side and get your craft on. Materials provided. Every second Friday of the month at 3:30 pm in L129. Call the library at 832-559-4200 to register.

Hybrid Rootsquad

2^nd Tuesday, April 12 @ 11:30 am

Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every second Tuesday @ 10:00am to hear family history tips and discuss research questions. We will meet upstairs in the Tomball Innovation Lab and we will also meet virtually. Use this link to join the Meeting Room: meet.google.com/faq-wrpd-byn

Scribe Tribe

Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 4 pm

Do you aspire to be a writer? Need feedback or inspiration to get you motivated? No matter what level you are, or what you write, join us for our Scribe Tribe writing group. We meet online every Wednesday at 4 pm, with a hybrid in-person/digital meeting the last Wednesday of each month. Email elizabeth.burton@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link and join us to get motivated and write your masterpiece.

Online Art Around Houston

Friday, April 15 and 29 @ 1 pm

Join me for a virtual trip to paint on location and explore the vibrant communities and locations in Harris County.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Table

2^nd and 4^th Thursdays, April 14 and 28 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Have questions about Medicare? Need help figuring out insurance solutions? Come out and talk with Almendra Ramos and get some answers. Resource Table in Community Area of LSC-Tomball Community Library.

Grow with Google: Job Seeker Webinar Series - Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

Thursday, April 28 from 11am – 12pm

Discover new job opportunities using Google Search,and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools. In this session we’ll discuss best practices for: