Elementary

By admin, Wed, 10/08/2025 - 04:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy our furry best friends are back with us to help our struggling or shy readers gain confidence.

This program is recommended for ages 6 to 12. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before visiting with the best good boys.

By admin, Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:00

Join us for a monthly event 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 10 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.

Reserve your spot the day of the event by selecting a time slot on our sign-up sheet 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:00

Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.

Adults and Children are welcome

Walk-ins are Welcome

This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.  

Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373

By admin, Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:00

Join us every first Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm for Lego Club here at the Fairbanks Branch Library! We will have Legos, mega blocks and magna tiles to build with. Come have fun! This program is for ages 6-11 but siblings are always welcome. We will meet inside the meeting room. 

This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.

Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.

By admin, Tue, 10/07/2025 - 22:00

Explore all of the Earth's major ecosystems and the plants & animals found there through crafts, stories and fun experiments. In November we will learn about forests!

This program is for children ages 5-8 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.

For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4235.

By admin, Tue, 10/07/2025 - 19:00

Join us for our weekly homeschool meet up, where kids can engage in STEAM activities such as building challenges, fiber art crafts, science experiments, process art, games, and more, all while having fun and socializing. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join each other in the library for an informational session and networking.

*Recommended for children ages 5-11, under 5 must have an accompanying adult.

By admin, Tue, 10/07/2025 - 19:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our very own live puppet show! Mr. David brings his own theatrics to classics with The Puppet Players Present.

This is a program perfect for the whole family. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of Storytime. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before entering Storytime.

By admin, Mon, 10/06/2025 - 22:00

Join us every other Tuesday at 4:45 to create and build with LEGOs!
We will have the option of LEGO challenges or free build during our building session. At the end of our session you can share and display your creations at the JC Library for the month. 

*This program is for ages 6-12 but siblings are always welcome.

By admin, Mon, 10/06/2025 - 19:00

Looking for homework help? Come on in to your local library to find the resources you need for success! Aldine Library will offer a quiet space for teens and kids on Thursdays @ 5:30 PM. Librarians will be on hand to provide assistance.

Harris County Public Library offers a variety of free resources, including computers, printers, and access to special research websites available with your library card.

Note: Librarians will not do the homework nor can we guarantee any grades; this program is here to offer assistance answering questions.

By admin, Sun, 10/05/2025 - 13:00

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.