Elementary

Join us for Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!, a hands-on, learning adventure where kids become gardeners, taste-testers, and healthy-living champions! This 8-week fall program is packed with fun activities like planting seeds, creating a garden, and getting our bodies moving with brain boosting activities and exercises!

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

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.

Join us every Saturday in our children's area for a family-friendly Story Time with Sawyer, a certified therapy dog, and his human, Betsy!

Fall into a new hobby! In this program you will learn about a new hobby every week such as gardening or jewelry making, and get a chance to try out! The goal of this program is to spark a child's interest in learning a new hobby. This program is for children in Kindergarten- 5th grade.
Space is limited; Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk every Monday at 3:45 PM

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Young Audiences of Houston instructor Marsha Dorsey Outlaw! She will be showing us how to make Ojo de Dios, a traditional fiber art that is rooted in the Huichol culture of Mexico and Pueblo peoples of the Southwest. We invite everyone ages 7+ to explore its cultural significance through a relaxing weaving process while creating unique designs.

This event has limited capacity and tickets will be available at the front desk 30 minutes before the start of the program. First come, first served.

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

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

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.

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