The Events list is created at the beginning of the month. Please check this month's Calendar of Events for additional programs that may have been recently added.
After School Zone
Monday - Thursday| 3 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our After School Zone. Play games on the Nintendo Wii, Play Station 3, and other systems; test your skills with a variety of board games and puzzles, or do your homework on a laptop (not available at all libraries). Crafts and other programs are available at some libraries on certain days, while you wait your turn. Stop by and check it out. Ages 10-18. After School Zone is open every regular school day on the HISD schedule. On Early Dismissal Days, After School Zone opens at 12 PM.
Open Job Skills Lab
Wednesday - May 1 2013 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Arts & Crafts for Children
Wednesday - May 1 2013 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Make and take a unique piece of artwork or a creative craft!
Basic Internet Searching
Thursday - May 2 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Explore the Internet and become a savvy searcher.
Bilingual Playgroup
Thursday - May 2 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Monday - May 6 2013 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Basic Internet Searching
Monday - May 6 2013 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Explore the Internet and become a savvy searcher.
Afternoon Teen Movies
Tuesday - May 7 2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Take a homework break this afternoon. Enjoy fun family (PG) movies with your friends. For young adults 11 to 18 years old. Younger patrons may watch only with parental consent. Funded by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
Open Job Skills Lab
Wednesday - May 8 2013 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Arts & Crafts for Children
Wednesday - May 8 2013 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Make and take a unique piece of artwork or a creative craft!
Basic Internet Searching
Thursday - May 9 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Explore the Internet and become a savvy searcher.
Bilingual Playgroup
Thursday - May 9 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Monday - May 13 2013 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Computer Basics 1
Monday - May 13 2013 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This course explains the main parts of a computer, the keyboard, and how to use the mouse. It also defines common computer terminology such as program, data, network, etc. Prerequisites: None
Afternoon Children's Movies
Tuesday - May 14 2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Take a homework break this afternoon. Watch a fun children's (G) movie with your family and friends.
Open Job Skills Lab
Wednesday - May 15 2013 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Basic Internet Searching
Thursday - May 16 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Explore the Internet and become a savvy searcher.
Bilingual Playgroup
Thursday - May 16 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Monday - May 20 2013 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Computer Basics
Monday - May 20 2013 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Afternoon Children's Movies
Tuesday - May 21 2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Take a homework break this afternoon. Watch a fun children's (G) movie with your family and friends.
Open Job Skills Lab
Wednesday - May 22 2013 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Bilingual Playgroup
Thursday - May 23 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.
Afternoon Teen Movies
Tuesday - May 28 2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Take a homework break this afternoon. Enjoy fun family (PG) movies with your friends. For young adults 11 to 18 years old. Younger patrons may watch only with parental consent. Funded by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
Open Job Skills Lab
Wednesday - May 29 2013 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Computer Basics
Thursday - May 30 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bilingual Playgroup
Thursday - May 30 2013 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.