West University Library is going to the dogs! Join us the first Saturday of every month for our program 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 15 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgemental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.
Kids
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.
Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for
Wee Wednesday Storytime with other young children and parents/caregivers.
🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6! Every Wednesday, join us for a joyful journey through picture books, playful rhymes, and interactive fun that helps little ones build early literacy skills while making new friends. 📚✨
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!
Join the STEM Stars team each Tuesday as we work on a new science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) project. This week will use electrical circuit technology to build a drawing robot.
Classical Sing Move Play classes provide an introduction to melody, rhythm, instrument play time, and movement with music from famous operas and classical symphonies to folk songs. The Music of Mexico class, led by opera singers Alisa and Alejandro Magallón, will explore some of the most well known tunes from traditional Mexican music and nursery songs. Recommended for ages 2-5. Children of all ages are welcome.
Join the STEM Stars team each Tuesday as we work on a new science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) project. This week members will use engineering and math concepts to build a sturdy bridge. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Join the STEM Stars team each Tuesday as we work on a new science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) project. This week we will learn about different types of volcanoes. Each participant will build their own volcano and watch it erupt. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.
The next session for the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library will run from September 8th - November 17th, 2025. The Buddies will meet on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
Pick up an application at the front desk of the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library!
Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.
The next session for the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library will run from September 8th - November 17th, 2025. The Buddies will meet on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
Pick up an application at the front desk of the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library!