Kids

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

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 (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.

Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for

Wee Wednesday Storytime with other young children and parents/caregivers.

FREE tickets 🎟️🎟️🎟️ will be distributed on a

"FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED" basis at 10 a.m. (see below).

🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6!

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

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 (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

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 Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

The Friends of the Northwest Branch Library are holding their semi-annual book sale! A whole room of books for all ages, movies, music, and more! Most everything will be $1-$2 and 100% of the money earned at the sale go right back to the Northwest library and help fund our programs. So go crazy, give in to your inner book goblin! After all, it's not an addiction! It's giving back to your community!

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

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 Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am. 


Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs. 

Last half hour is craft time! 

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Están invitados a nuestro tiempo de cuentos cada martes a las 11 am. 

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

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 (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Wed, 09/17/2025 - 01:56

Join the library and The Michelle Project for a special Saturday story time! These interactive story times are suitable for all ages and abilities. We’ll explore the world of early literacy through singing, talking, writing, playing, and reading! Each super fun educational adventure is inspired by celebrations and traditions from that month. There's always a free book waiting for you at every session!