Join the Katy Library for our Family Place Workshop Wednesdays from 10-11:15 am from January 14th- February 11th! This program is designed to be a fun resource for parents & guardians to connect and play with their children, other families, and the greater Katy community. Professionals from across the Katy area will join us each week to provide insight and resources to help inform and support your growing family.
Kids
Join us for a monthly event designed to help reluctant or shy readers gain confidence, with the help of some very good dogs. Paws for Therapy will provide trained therapy dogs, ready to help your child practice their reading! Each participant will get 10 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.
Reserve your spot the day of the event by selecting a time slot on our sign-up sheet 30 minutes prior to the program.
Join us at the Katy Library for Flower Hour, a preschool story time, from 11:15 am-12 pm. This event will take place on the carpet in the children's section of the library. Come dance, sing, and grow while we read books together!
*Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.
It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Black History Month is an annual celebration to honor the achievements and history of African Americans in the U.S. Join us as we celebrate with a Maker craft, popcorn and the movie, 'Hidden Figures (PG)'. For the Maker Craft, participants will learn about asymmetry while decorating laser-cut masks inspired by the artist Kimmy Cantrell.
Hidden Figures movie summary:
Occurrence: Saturdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted) Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Ages: Children and families Description: Songs, stories, and rhymes for the whole family. Designed for children and their caregivers to participate together. Additional Info: Free! No registration. Location: Kids Corner Ticket Info*: Limit: 65
*Children's Ticket Details
Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun!
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets will be available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.
📖👶🥁🎶 Bounce on over every Monday at 11:30 AM for a Storytime extravaganza! Dive into a whirl of whimsical tales, toe-tapping tunes, and playful rhymes that light up little faces. And, don't forget to bring your snuggliest stuffed buddy or coziest blanket for an extra sprinkle of magic!
Celebrate Black History Month at Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show on February 5th at 4:00 pm at the Crosby Branch Library. Tommy's fun and engaging magic show is inspired by the life of Satchel Paige and the legacy of Negro League Baseball. Filled with baseball-themed magic tricks and storytelling, this lively, 45-minute magic show is designed for children ages 3–12 and offers entertaining, educational fun for audiences of all ages.
Storytime for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Build your child’s communication through shared reading! Families will learn to model language on AAC devices, foster a love of books, and connect through this interactive story time.
Who Can Attend?