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Check Out What's Going On This Week!
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September 16, 2025
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SMALLS SLIDERS OPENS IN TOMBALL
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Smalls Sliders is opening its doors in Tomball with a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Known for their signature cheeseburger sliders served straight from the can-shaped building, Smalls is bringing a new fast-casual option to the community. The menu is simple, focused, and designed for quick service without losing flavor. The grand opening marks the first chance for Tomball residents to experience a brand that has been growing quickly across the region, and it’s set to be a busy and energetic start for this new spot in town.
DON’T MISS!
THE TOMBALL FASHION SHOW
Do you have a passion for fashion? Don’t miss this event! The Heart of Tomball Alliance is bringing fashion to the spotlight with the Tomball Fashion Show on Sunday, September 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Balmorhea Events. This event will feature local designers, boutiques, and models showcasing styles that highlight the creativity and spirit of the Tomball community. Guests can expect an evening filled with fresh looks, local flair, and the chance to connect with neighbors who share a passion for fashion and community growth. Whether you’re attending to support a friend on the runway or to explore what local shops have to offer, the show is set to be a lively celebration of style in Tomball.
General admission tickets are $50 and payment info can be sent via Venmo to @heartoftomballalliance-1. Don’t forget to include your name, email, and phone number in the note.
LONE STAR COLLEGE - TOMBALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 17TH
Toddler Time | 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, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Preschool Story Time | 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, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
SEPTEMBER 18TH
Preschool Story Time | 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, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
SEPTEMBER 20TH
Pokémon League | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Love playing the Pokémon card game and discussing all things Pokémon with fellow fans? Join the Pokémon League every first and third Saturday, sponsored by the Magnolia City Pokémon Gym. Bring your favorite deck, play the card game with other fans, and talk about all things strategy. This event is open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
SEPTEMBER 22ND
Baby Bookworms | 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 | 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
SEPTEMBER 23RD
Toddler Time | 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, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
TEEN PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 17TH
Homeschool Hangout | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Teen Space
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity! The Teen Space is open to the public during the library's open hours. Email: [email protected] for more information.
September 18TH
Inklings Teen Writing Club | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Teen Space
Join us at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback on from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.
SEPTEMBER 23RD
Teen Puzzle Time | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Teen Space
Stressed out? Need a break from screens? Just need a relaxing activity after school? Come to the teen space for puzzle time and work on any of our jigsaw puzzles! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.
ADULT PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 19TH
Show and Tell for Adults | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Meeting Room
Join us for a fun time reminiscing about the past and connecting with our library community. Bring a memento (picture, souvenir, letter, etc.) and tell us how it’s impacted your life. Adults of any age are welcome!
SEPTEMBER 23RD
Young at heART: Watercolor Group | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Children’s Activity Room
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meet every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation! For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.
Ongoing Weekly/Monthly
Soldiers Supplies Donations | 1st Floor Elevators
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. Email [email protected] for more information. Recommended Donations can be found here: https://boots4troops.org/host-a-package-drive/
Sit & Stitch | Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other needle arts? Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings! Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!
American Mah-Jongg | Fridays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Community Engagement Area
Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1PM-3PM to play American Mah-Jongg! This is not an instructional class, ‘open play’ only, but beginners and advanced players are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.
Rootsquad | 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Stay up to date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email [email protected] for more information.
Innovation Lab Orientations
SEPTEMBER 17TH
Laser Cutter Orientation | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Innovation Lab (L216)
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult during booked appointments. Register online at hcpl.net. Email [email protected] for more information.
Want to attend the Innovation Lab Orientations and have a group of 4 or more? Contact [email protected] to learn more about small group lab workshops for 3D Printer, Cricut, or Laser Cutter.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, September 17th
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Basic Tap Class | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Elvis Tribute Show with Vince King | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
Zumba | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | Tomball Community Center
🎤Karaoke Night | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Thursday, September 18th
Bridge | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Crochet / Needlework | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Just Dance | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Keeton Coffman | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
🎤Open Mic Night | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Friday, September 19th
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Beginner’s Line Dancing | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Live Music w/ Mike Amabile | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Saturday, September 20th
Free Yoga at the Tomball Depot Plaza | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | FREE | Tomball Depot Plaza
Tomball Farmers Market | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE | Historic Old Town Tomball
Tomball Art Market | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | FREE ($20 for Vendors) | 403 Commerce Street
🍷Spanish Wine Tasting | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | The Empty Glass
🎤Dave Barnes | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
🎤Live Music w/ Andy Dover | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Sunday, September 21st
🔥Glassblowing Experiences | Reserve Here | 📍Glassblowing Houston
🍷Happy Hour All Day! 12-6pm Live music from by Scott Morrison! 3-6pm | FREE | The Empty Glass
🎤Collin Raye | Doors 4:00 / Show 6:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
Monday, September 22nd
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
BINGO & Breakfast | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | $5 by 9/18, or $10 at door | Tomball Community Center
Bridge | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Zumba | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | Tomball Community Center
Tuesday, September 23rd
Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Pam Tillis | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
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