Join us for some family movie fun as we watch a movie with popcorn and drinks!
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer Reading Program
*EVENT FULL* Join us for a zany hands-on educational science program designed especially for kids! Suggested ages 5-12 years.
Space is limited; tickets are required. Free tickets can be picked up for this event at the Children's Reference Desk beginning on Monday, June 9th.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
ART ROCKS! Join us throughout the summer to design and paint garden rocks. Rocks can be taken home for decor or placed in local parks and flowerbeds to spread the beauty of art with your world!
No tickets or registration required; space may be limited.
Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
The Houston Ballet is back for the Summer at the JC Library! Come ready to move and dance for the Move and Read Aloud Program brought to the JC Library by the Houston Ballet! Dance to Learn is a movement integration program that approaches academic curriculum from a kinesthetic perspective. A storytime format, but with LOTS more movement and dancing!
* program runs for 9 weeks starting June 2nd, registration is required
*intended for PK-2nd, siblings welcome!
Library programs are always FREE!
Join us for our Annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party and Variety Show! Watch an exciting show featuring Incredible Events, enjoy some party refreshments and get signed up for all of the Summer Reading Fun! Party and show are free to attend and recommended for kids of all ages and their families.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
Join us every Monday to create a new masterpiece! In this program you will learn about various types of art and use a variety of medium to create a unique art project each week. This program is geared toward children ages 5-12 years old.
Space is limited; event may be held in groups with staggering start times if room reaches capacity. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk every Monday the program is held, beginning at 1:45 pm.
Let's Color Our World by starting with colorful plates!
Join us as Andrea Murray MA, MS, TTS, Sr. Community Relations Specialist from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center presents helpful and well-grounded health and wellness information about eating fruits and veggies
There will be a presentation lasting 30-45 mins as well as a Q&A session. There will be some really awesome handouts and giveaways provided at this session!