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Check out what’s happening this week:

• Tejas Celebrates 10 Years

• Pink Friday

• Downtown Tomball Harvest

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!

TEJAS CHOCOLATE AND BARBEQUE

Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue is celebrating 10 years in Tomball. What began as a small bean-to-bar chocolate shop has grown into one of the community’s most beloved spots for both handcrafted sweets and Texas-style barbecue.

Tejas has built a loyal following with its smoked brisket, ribs, and truffles—all made with the same care and craftsmanship. The blend of chocolate and barbecue may sound unusual, but in Tomball it feels perfectly at home.

As they mark a decade of serving the community, Tejas remains a symbol of what makes Tomball special: hard work, hospitality, and a love for good food shared with good people.

DON’T MISS!

DOWNTOWN TOMBALL STROLL

Downtown Tomball transforms into a charming evening marketplace for the annual Fall Stroll. Over 40 boutiques and restaurants will open late, offering new arrivals, cozy scents, and early holiday treasures. Bring your best friend, sip an iced coffee, and shop under the lights as local businesses roll out their festive spirit.

📅 November 13 | 5–9 PM
📍 Downtown Tomball, TX
Hosted by the Heart of Tomball Alliance

PINK FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN TOMBALL

Pink Friday brings small-town charm to the start of the shopping season. Skip the big-box lines and spend the day exploring local boutiques, special deals, and surprises from your favorite Heart of Tomball Alliance shops. It’s a day dedicated to community, friendship, and shopping small first.

📅 November 21 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Tomball, TX
Hosted by the Heart of Tomball Alliance

LONE STAR COLLEGE - TOMBALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

NOVEMBER 12TH

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

NOVEMBER 13TH

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

NOVEMBER 15TH

Pokémon League | 1:30–3:30 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.

NOVEMBER 17TH

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.

NOVEMBER 18TH

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

NOVEMBER 12TH

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.

Teen Button Making | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Teen Space
Join us in the teen space and make buttons with our button maker! Use one of our designs or make your own. Supplies are provided. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.

NOVEMBER 13TH

Color & Relax: Fall Theme | 1–2 PM | Teen Space
Take a break and get creative in the Teen Space! Drop in for a relaxing hour of coloring and calm. All supplies are provided. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: [email protected] for more information.

ADULT PROGRAMS

NOVEMBER 13TH

Roots Open Research Help | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Drop-in to get research help from our Genealogy Librarian, learn about the Chaparral Collection books and periodicals, library databases like Ancestry and Fold3, and explore the vast resources available free as a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.  Email [email protected] for more information about what to bring and your research questions.

NOVEMBER 14TH

Exploring HCPL’s Online Resources | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Conference Room 2nd Floor
This class will introduce participants to all things HCPL online. We’ll explore hcpl.net, the HCPL app, and some of the online resources you can access through the library. Registration is recommended. Register online at hcpl.net. Email [email protected] for more information.

NOVEMBER 17TH

Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint | 3–4 PM | Computer Lab
This class will introduce participants to Microsoft Word, Microsoft’s program for making slideshow presentations. You will learn how to open and create a new slideshow, add content into each slide, and basic formatting and styling of slides. Basic familiarity with computers (turning on the computer, using the mouse, basic typing) is required. We will be using library computers, so no need to bring your own!

NOVEMBER 18TH

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.

Tomball Postcard Club | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Children’s Activity Room
Do you love collecting postcards? Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month to meet other local postcard enthusiasts! For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.

Ongoing Weekly/Monthly

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.

Lunch and Learn Genealogy | 2nd Friday, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars presented by experts in the field. The topic will be decided by participants shortly prior to the start of the program. Email [email protected] for more details.

Digitization Station Orientation | 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register online at hcpl.net. Email [email protected] for more information.

Connections! Genealogy Book Club | 4th Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Join us as we dive into DNA research with one hour of book discussion and one hour of hand-on computer time. Patrons will supply their own books. Details email [email protected].

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.

BOOK CLUBS

NOVEMBER 13TH

Inspirational Book Club | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Conference Room
This group has lively discussions about Inspirational Fiction Books. We meet in the Conference Room. Email [email protected] for more information.

Innovation Lab Orientations

NOVEMBER 12TH

Laser Cutter Orientation | 5:30 PM – 6:00 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

🎤LIVE EVENTS AND MUSIC

WEDNSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

🎤Jackopierce | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

🎤Karaoke Night | ⌚07:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

🎤Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute called Texas Flood | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

🎤Open Mic Night | ⌚07:00 PM - 10:00 PM |📍The Empty Glass

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

🎤Disco Expressions – enjoy a dance floor and an 8 member band with horn section! | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

🎤Live Music by Derek Smith | ⌚08:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

🎤 Atalnta Rhythm Section | ⌚Matinee: Doors 2:30 / Show 4:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

🎤Open Mic Night at The thirsty Bee Meadery | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE | 📍Thirsty Bee Meadery

🎤 Atalnta Rhythm Section | ⌚Evening: Doors 6:30 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

🎤Live Music By Andy Dover | ⌚08:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

🎤Live Music | ⌚12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 📍The Empty Glass

🎤 Joe Pug | ⌚Doors 4:00 / Show 6:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

🎤 Glen Templeton | ⌚Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | 📍Main Street Crossing

TOMBALL COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wednesday, November 12TH

Fitness + | ⌚9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center

Basic Tap Class | ⌚2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center

Zumba | ⌚7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | 📍Tomball Community Center

Thursday, November 13TH

Kaffeeklatsch with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn | ⌚8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center

Bridge | ⌚12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center

Downtown Tomball Harvest and Hometown Stroll | ⌚5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE | 📍Tomball Community Center

Friday, November 14TH

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

Saturday, November 15TH

🍅Tomball Farmers Market | ⌚9 AM - 1 PM | FREE | 📍205 W. Main Street

🖼️Tomball Art Market | ⌚9 AM - 1 PM | FREE | 📍403 Commerce Street

Monday, November 17TH

Fitness + | ⌚9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | 📍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

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