Adults
Whether you're 22 or 92, we have the programs and services to help you navigate life's stages. From trying something new to developing passions, there's always a chance to learn and play at any age.
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Events for Adults
From book clubs to computer classes, knitting to ukelele jam sessions, there's no end to the kinds of events, in-person and virtual, you can find at JCPL!
Featured Events
Hard Times Writing Workshop, part of a series
Telling our stories can often help process our experiences and find new paths. This workshop offers a supportive space to do just that.
Virtual/Call-In: Active Minds Mondays, part of a series
Foster continuous learning and connections, and keep your minds engaged every Monday!
Raised in Silence: A Conversation with Maria Gallucci
Jul 20th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join author and speaker Maria Gallucci for a powerful presentation about growing up as the child of deaf adults and finding her voice.
Hard Times Writing Workshop, part of a series
Telling our stories can often help process our experiences and find new paths. This workshop offers a supportive space to do just that.
Virtual/Call-In: Active Minds Mondays, part of a series
Foster continuous learning and connections, and keep your minds engaged every Monday!
Raised in Silence: A Conversation with Maria Gallucci
Jul 20th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join author and speaker Maria Gallucci for a powerful presentation about growing up as the child of deaf adults and finding her voice.
Business Resources
Online library resources, in-person services and additional trusted sources curated by JCPL librarians, this guide will help you take the next step towards building your business empire.
Online Resources for Business & Finance
Legal Forms Library
Gale Legal Forms offers editable legal form templates and samples, including nonprofit bylaws, family law, employment applications and more.
Gale eBooks for Business
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Gale business-related reference books will help make your dream a reality.
Legal Forms Library
Gale Legal Forms offers editable legal form templates and samples, including nonprofit bylaws, family law, employment applications and more.
Gale eBooks for Business
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Gale business-related reference books will help make your dream a reality.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
Color Your Summer with Creativebug!
Summer is the PERFECT time to hone your crafty skills.
Houston, We Have Liftoff
The Moon landing was an exceptional scientific feat. Celebrate its anniversary with one of these Moon-themed films!
Color Your Summer with Creativebug!
Summer is the PERFECT time to hone your crafty skills.
What We're Reading: JCPL's Winter Reading Bingo 2026
Need help filling out your Winter Reading Bingo card? JCPL staff is playing too; here are the titles they've used to fill a few spots.
What We're Reading: October 2025
Ghosts, witches, psychological thrillers, serial killers — pick your poison! Here's what JCPL librarians are reading this Halloween season!
What We're Reading: JCPL's Winter Reading Bingo 2026
Need help filling out your Winter Reading Bingo card? JCPL staff is playing too; here are the titles they've used to fill a few spots.
What We're Reading: October 2025
Ghosts, witches, psychological thrillers, serial killers — pick your poison! Here's what JCPL librarians are reading this Halloween season!
Memory and Memoir: Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's affects more than 7,000,000 people in the U.S. alone. These titles provide personal insight into this common form of dementia.
Baseball!
Reads to get your baseball fix!
Memory and Memoir: Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's affects more than 7,000,000 people in the U.S. alone. These titles provide personal insight into this common form of dementia.
Baseball!
Reads to get your baseball fix!
Campfire Cooking
The recipes and ideas in these books will make your campfire cooking as fancy as a Sunday dinner!
More Cheese, Please
Gather the bread, the cheese and the soup! Pair with a cheesy movie and enjoy! Grilled Cheese Day is April 12!
Campfire Cooking
The recipes and ideas in these books will make your campfire cooking as fancy as a Sunday dinner!
More Cheese, Please
Gather the bread, the cheese and the soup! Pair with a cheesy movie and enjoy! Grilled Cheese Day is April 12!
New at JCPL
Community Resources
Everyone could use a hand. Find resources to help you navigate issues in your community. We're here for you no matter where life may take you.
In Your Community
Resources for Older Adults
Resources and services to support the health and well-being of adults aged 60 years and older.
Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance
Free legal clinics and services, self-help desks, mediation and other resources for a wide variety of legal issues.
Resources for Older Adults
Resources and services to support the health and well-being of adults aged 60 years and older.
Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance
Free legal clinics and services, self-help desks, mediation and other resources for a wide variety of legal issues.
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