Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Thu, 10/30/2025 - 07:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

By admin, Thu, 10/30/2025 - 07:00

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00

Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided. 

11-12-25 = Lego Challenge, Thanksgiving Themed!

11-19-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

12-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

12-10-25 = Lego Challenge, Christmas Themed!

12-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League



By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00

This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.

By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 01:00

What is a Teen Advisory Board (TAB)? A group of teen volunteers who meet monthly with the Teen librarian to offer input on teen and tween library services and programs. Grades 6 to 12.  

TAB Tuesday, December 2, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM.

Teen Time Craft (starts directly after TAB) Tuesday, December 2, 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM.

By admin, Wed, 10/29/2025 - 01:00

Paws For Therapy “Read to a Dog”

Join us from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Children’s section of the library. “Paws for Therapy” is a group of volunteers in the Houston area who enjoy sharing their trained therapy dogs with those in need of love and comfort. Reading can be hard, so kids, ages 5-11 can get comfortable and practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.