Book Buddies

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!

Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.

Our next session will run from September 16 - November 18. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.

This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.

🌟 Calling All Teens! 🌟

Are you in 7th–12th grade and looking for a fun, meaningful way to earn volunteer hours and make a difference? Become a Big Buddy at Aldine Branch Library!

As a Big Buddy, you’ll be paired with a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade (a Little Buddy) for 10 weeks of shared reading and mentorship. It’s a great way to build leadership skills, connect with your community, and inspire a love of reading in a younger student.

Book Buddies is a free program that helps children develop a lifelong love of reading! Trained volunteers (Big Buddies) are paired with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Little Buddies) for this 10-week program.
Registration for the Spring 2025 Book Buddies session is full. Applications for the Fall 2025 session will open in September.

Book Buddies is a free program that helps children develop a lifelong love of reading! Trained volunteers (Big Buddies) are paired with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Little Buddies) for this 10-week program.
Registration for the Spring 2025 Book Buddies session is full. Applications for the Fall 2025 session will open in September.

Book Buddies is a free program that helps children develop a lifelong love of reading! Trained volunteers (Big Buddies) are paired with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (Little Buddies) for this 10-week program.

Registration for the Spring 2025 Book Buddies session is full. 

Applications for the Fall 2025 session will open in September.

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers (adults or teens) 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.

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers (adults or teens) 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.

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers (adults or teens) 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.