Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library June Events
Check out all that your local Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library has to offer in the month of June. Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends to join in the fun!
Children’s Programs
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 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, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 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, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 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.
Baby Bookworms
Mondays, June 6, 13, 27 @ 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, June 6, 13, 27 @ 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, June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 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.
Marsha’s Petting Zoo
Monday, June 6 @ 3:00 pm
Get up close with some of your favorite animals at Marsha’s Petting Zoo! During this all ages program, families will have the chance to pet a variety of fun farm animals! This program is outside, so come prepared for the summer heat. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Ocean Science
Tuesday, June 7 @ 3:00 pm
Learn about the ocean and some of its inhabitants through a series of STEAM activities. 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.
LEGO Create
Thursday, June 9 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for LEGO Create, a program where kids free build with LEGO, or complete simple building challenges! This program is for kids ages 5-12. Required registration begins online a week prior. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Fire Truck Visit
Monday, June 13 @ 3:00 pm
See one of the Tomball Fire Department’s fire trucks up close and meet firefighters! Once you’ve seen the fire truck, come inside the library for fun crafts and activities! This program is for all ages. Part of this program is outside, so come prepared for the summer heat. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Code Breaking
Tuesday, June 14 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for Code Breaking and test your skills! Have fun cracking a variety of codes with other kids. This program is for kids ages 7-12. Required registration begins online a week prior. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Little Learners STEM Studio
Thursday, June 16 @ 3:00 pm
Learn basic STEM knowledge at Little Learner STEM Studio. During this program, kids and their parents/caregivers will complete a series of fun, STEM-based activities. This program is for kids ages 3-6 and their parent/caregiver. Required registration begins online a week prior. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Ocean Movement Story Time
Tuesday, June 21 @ 3:00 pm
Join one of your favorite Children’s Librarians for a special ocean-themed story time! During this story time, kids will learn more about the ocean through stories, movements, songs and more! This program is for kids ages 3-6 and their parent/caregiver. Required registration begins online a week prior. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Stories from the Seven Seas, Part 1
Thursday, June 23 @ 3:00 pm
Learn about legends, mysteries, myths, monsters and more from the world’s oceans, then complete a related craft or activity! This program is for kids ages 7-12. Required registration begins online a week prior. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Books Alive
Monday, June 27 @ 2:30 pm
Join us as Books Alive presents a fun musical play based on Helen Lester’s picture book, Princess Penelope’s Parrot! This is a family program and tickets are required for all participants. Tickets will be handed out starting 30 minutes prior at the Children’s Desk. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information
R.E.A.D.
Tuesday, June 28 @ 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 for kids ages 4-12 and their parents. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information!
Ocean Painting
Thursday, June 30 @ 3:00 pm
Let your creativity soar with an ocean-themed painting project! All supplies provided. This program is for kids ages 8-12. Required registration begins online a week prior. Call the library at 832-559-4235 for more information.
Teen Programs
Mid-Morning Hangout (Bermuda Triangle Escape Room on the 15th!)(Fish Print Art on the 29th!)
Every Wednesday @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a break and join us Wednesdays mornings for video games and crafts!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)
Saturday Free Space (Survival Raft Challenge on the 25th!)
Every Saturday @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us every Saturday to....to what? To do whatever you want! We’ll have games, activities, and craft supplies, so stop by and hang with us for a while.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)
Board of Library Young Adults (BAYA) Meeting
1st Saturday @ 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.)
Soldiers of the Texas Revolution
June 8th @ 1:00 pm – 12:00 pm
We’re welcoming Mr. John Keahey from Young Audiences Houston for a visual presentation on the Texas Revolution and life during that time period! All ages welcome! (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)
The Creative Teen: Cricut Machines! (Explore Air 2)
2nd Tuesday @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Get ready to get creative! Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to learn about (and try) something artistic and new. (Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)
Teen/Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club: Kawaii Sea Plushies
2nd Friday @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Love Anime, Manga, and all things Japanese? Do you love K-Pop? Come join our Young Adult Anime & K-Pop Club in the Tomball Library Teen Room on the second Friday of every month. We explore a new topic every month including Japanese and Korean culture, J-Pop and K-Pop, how to cosplay, how to draw anime, and anime-related crafts!
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net with any questions.)
#TeenAdulting: Emails – Etiquette & More
3rd Friday @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Adulting can be difficult, so let’s not do it alone. Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month to learn a new skill.
(Email victoria.allums@hcpl.net for questions.)
Teen Creative Writing Club
4th Tuesday @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
This is the chance to show and share your creative writing skills! We are looking for teens to join our creative writing club. 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)
Adult Programs
Online ESL and Citizenship Chat
ESL Mondays June 13, 27 @ 10:00 am
ESL Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28 @ 3:00 pm
Citizenship Fridays June 10, 24 @10:00 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
Michael Baxter: Photographer
Saturday, June 25 @ 2:00 pm
Experience the photography of local artist Michael Baxter. Meet & greet with Mike and listen to his thoughts on photography and the stories behind some of his most outstanding work!
Sidequest Saturday
Saturday, June 11 from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Gather with your fellow gamers to enjoy a tabletop RPG or board game. Games and snacks provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Watercolor Group
Every Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:00 am
Bring your supplies to learn or improve your watercolor painting skills.
Sit and Stitch
Every Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 @ 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 1st floor meeting room (L129), please bring your own supplies to participate.
Happily Ever Crafter
2nd Friday, June 10 @ 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
2nd Tuesday, June 14 @ 11:30 am
Join the Rootsquad genealogy group every second Tuesday @ 10:00 am 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: http://meet.google.com/faq-wrpd-byn
Scribe Tribe
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 @ 4:00 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 rachel.rivero@hcpl.net to receive the Google Meet link and join us to get motivated and write your masterpiece.
Online Art Around Houston
Friday, June 10 @ 1:00 pm
Join us for a virtual trip to paint on location and explore the vibrant communities and locations in Harris County.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Table
Thursday, June 9 from 11:30 am – 1:30 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.
Faces of Tomball Photography
1st Monday of the month (all day via FB-recurring)
Submit your photography on the library’s Facebook page – new theme posted every month.
Troop Care Package Drive
(All day-recurring)
Donations for deployed soldiers will be accepted at the library’s first floor elevators and delivered to Boots for Troops at the end of the month.
Reverse Mortgage Information Session
Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00PM
A representative from Mutual of Omaha will give an hour-long class on how reverse mortgages really work using facts and information from a local case study. Includes answers to many common questions about how it works, qualifying, your options, and what a reverse mortgage will mean for you and your family. No registration required.
Virtual: Healthy Bites, Healthy Moves with EFNEP
Thursdays @1:00 pm (June 16th- July 28th)
Presented virtually by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Register to receive enrollment information for this fun and free 7-week course that discusses nutrition, meal planning and preparation, and other healthy living topics. The Tomball Conference Room will be reserved weekly for viewing the program in a class setting and picking up giveaways and materials which support the weekly lessons, or you can tune in from home!
Email Marie.Brignac@hcpl.net with any questions about attending.
Online Grow with Google: Improve Your Resume with Practical Skills
Thursday, June 30 @ 11:00 am
LSC-Tomball Community Library and Tomball Economic Development Corporation welcome Grow with Google Speaker, Maria Elena Duron. Join us and 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: -Discovering career opportunities using Job Search on Google -Using Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications -Creating a resume using Google Docs Registration is required. Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752992163664423183
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday, June 6 @ 11:00 am
Monday, June 27 @ 11:00 am
Beat the heat and join us for some ocean inspired movies! Free movie, free snacks and free a/c! Can’t beat free! Call us at 832-559-4200 to find out what movie will be playing.
Book Clubs
Afternoon Book Club
Second Tuesday, June 14 @ 2:00 pm
Please join us every second Tuesday as we discuss the best in literary fiction. Email rachel.rivero@hcpl.net for more information.
Inspirational Book Club
2nd Thursday of the month, June 9 @ 4:30 pm
This group has lively discussions about Inspirational Fiction Books. Email susan.howard@hcpl.net for more information.
Mystery Book Club
4th Thursday, June 24 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us in the Meeting Room or online as we discuss the latest mysteries and thrillers!
Scifi/Fantasy Book Club
3rd Thursday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm
Explore strange new worlds with us every third Thursday! In June, we'll be reading and discussing one of H.P. Lovecraft's iconic works. Email paige.carpenter@hcpl.net for more information.
