At 4 p.m. Feb. 19, League City will hold a celebration for Helen Hall Library, 100 W. Walker St., League City, which turns 50 years old on Feb. 14. The event includes snacks; live music from a DJ and guitarist; police, fire and EMS vehicles; balloon animals; face painting; a bounce house; games; food; and more. The party is sponsored by the Friends of Helen Hall Library.

Additionally, on Jan. 31, League City announced Helen Hall Library earned the 2021 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award. Of the 565 public library systems in Texas, Helen Hall is one of 59 that earned this award in 2021. 281-554-1111. www.leaguecitytx.gov/3146/helen-hall-library