Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
The Spring cycle of Book Buddies will run from February19th to April 30th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Join us for LEGO Lab at the library! Enjoy stories and creative play with LEGO bricks. This fun program sparks imagination and builds literacy skills for elementary aged children.
Switch 2 Play is a weekly Thursday event at 4:00 PM in the library, where people of all ages can relax and connect through popular games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart World, Just Dance, Street Fighter VI, and more! All necessary equipment—including the console, controllers, and seating—is provided for a fun and easygoing gaming experience, though feel free to bring your own controllers if you prefer!
Whether you're here to unwind, improve your skills, or make friends, Switch 2 Play offers a welcoming space to play and have fun.
Science! Art! Homeschoolers ages 6 & up are invited to experiment with us on Wednesday, February 11th at 2pm. We'll put together a simple light up circuit. Give yours to someone for Valentine's Day or keep it for yourself! Space and materials are limited so registration is required.
Take your creations to new heights in this month's Brick Layer's Club!
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Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!
This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.
Creativity Corner is a fun, after-school program for elementary kids that sparks imagination through art, crafts, and creative play.
Each week offers new hands-on activities in a welcoming space where kids can express themselves and explore their creative side!
Creativity Corner es un programa divertido después de la escuela para niños de primaria que estimula la imaginación a través del arte, las manualidades y el juego creativo.
This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic presents a fun and engaging magic show inspired by the life of Satchel Paige and the legacy of Negro League Baseball.
Filled with baseball-themed magic tricks and storytelling, the show explores Satchel Paige’s extraordinary journey — from his all-star touring performances and record-setting career in the Negro Leagues to his historic induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame as the oldest rookie and oldest player in Major League Baseball.
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