Kids

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:00

Drop in and get creative! Children of all ages are invited to make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for friends, family, or someone special. 

We’ll provide a variety of craft supplies to decorate and personalize your cards—just bring your imagination.

No registration required. Until supplies last.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our very own live puppet show! Mr. David brings his own theatrics to classics with The Puppet Players Present.

This is a program perfect for the whole family. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of Storytime. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering Storytime.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00

Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

📚Begins: Tuesday, Feb 17th  | 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00
Our special storytime "Jazz-A-Long" grab a special recorder from High Meadows and play along while we read tales in observance of Black History Month. 

Due to limited space, tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00

Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00

🎨🖌 Krafty Kids offers a fantastic chance for your children to unleash their creativity while having a great time in a safe and inviting space. Whether it's painting, drawing, sculpting, or other activities, there’s something for every budding artist to delight in. 

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/697bf0c8b0595799c0997f11 admin Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00

Calling all aspiring engineers! Join us at the JC Library with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to learn all about coding and robots through hands-on challenges! 


* Program intended for ages 5-11, but all are welcome!

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00

Travel through time and experience life, art, and history through the eyes of African American women who have done AMAZING things to make the world a better place! Fly with Bessie Coleman, dance with Josephine Baker, and make art with Faith Ringgold!

Free tickets are required and are available at the Kid's Reference Desk at 10 AM. 

Due to space limitations, only one adult per child is permitted.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00

Come and join us in person for 30 to 45 minutes of science fun! Our "Library Laboratory" after school science time is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Science themes are age-appropriate for elementary school age children and their caregivers.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00

Come and join us for a fun children's movie!  Our After School Movie Time is geared for elementary school age children and their caregivers. No registration is required and It is free to attend.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.