Kingwood Branch Library

We are looking back on an amazing month of library fun!

Don't forget that our Summer Reading Program starts June 1st. Visit hcpl.beanstack.org to register and begin earning points.

Summer has arrived, and so has our teen programming! ☀️

Check out all the teen programs happening at the library this summer.

EVENT REMINDER 🔔

For those who registered, friendly reminder that you get to meet author Jeff Chang tomorrow morning at 10:30AM at the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library!

Jeff Chang will be giving a discussion about his newest book, Water Mirror, Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America along with a book giveaway and signing!

We can't wait to see you there!

Last call to cast your vote for the Gulf Coast Reads book selection of 2026!

Each year, the Gulf Coast Reads Committee selects books that have broad appeal to adults and young adults, and that encourage dialogue about important issues.

You, the readers, will decide the Gulf Coast Reads selection!

Polls close midnight TONIGHT so make sure you cast your vote!

Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/3QIbUBJ

Practice reading aloud in English with other adult learners this summer on Thursday mornings in June and July.

Focus is on pronunciation, fluency, and confidence through shared reading in a supportive library setting.

For adults who can read in English and have some language experience; not for beginning learners.

These orientation sessions will introduce participants to the specific maker machines in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use the machine at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a machine.

This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Teens under the age of 16 muse be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Online registration opens one week before the class at 10:00 am.

If you do not already have a Beanstack account, please sign-up for Beanstack prior to orientation. You can sign up for a Beanstack account here: https://hcpl.beanstack.com/reader365.

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Nothing hits like a good memoir. Dive into memoirs that are raw, honest, and unforgettable.

Read Against the Machine! is a nonfiction book club exploring social, cultural, historical, and political topics. Selections highlight varied perspectives and encourage readers to think critically about the ideas and narratives that shape contemporary life.

In May, we are reading Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Makatsuki Houston.

Join us for discussion on the fourth Thursday of the month!

Honoring heritage thourgh storytelling. 📖

Join us in celerbation both Asian American Pacifc Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.

SUMMER READING IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️

Our summer reading program will run from June 1st to August 1st, featuring this year's theme: Unearth a Story. Early registration begins today, May 18th but remember that your reading won't count until the start of the challenge dates!

Stay tuned to learn more about this year's summer programming.