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.
Elementary
West University Library is going to the dogs! Join us the first Saturday of every month for our program 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 15 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgemental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.
Join us for our weekly after school STEAM club, where kids can engage in activities such as building challenges, fiber art crafts, science experiments, process art, games, and more, all while having fun and socializing.
"Raise the Roof" is an engineering-based program where kids will use different elements such as Lego bricks, paper, found objects, etc. to complete a building challenge.
*Recommended for children ages 5-11, younger siblings are welcome with a parent or guardian.
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.
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
🎬 Get ready for new emotions and even bigger feelings!
Laugh, snack, and explore big feelings together with your kids at a screening of Inside Out 2(PG)—the heartfelt sequel everyone will love. It’s part of the Summer Reading Program, and it’s totally FREE! 🌟
🍿 Snacks will be served.
Step into our science lab — in the kitchen! Using foods like purple cabbage, vinegar, and baking soda, kids will discover the amazing world of acids, bases, and color reactions.
This hands-on program blends science with fun and a little bit of mess!
📝 Waiver Required: A guardian-signed waiver must be submitted for each participant prior to the program. Forms are available at the front desk.
👕 Attire: Please wear clothes that can get messy.
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!
This summer, the Museum of Fine Arts and Harris County Public Library invite children ages 7–12 to discover art through a free, weeklong camp full of creativity and fun!
Each day, participants will:
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Explore examples of paintings and sculptures through lively, interactive discussions
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Create their own artwork inspired by Latin American artists’ techniques, materials, and use of color
This summer, the Museum of Fine Arts and Harris County Public Library invite children ages 7–12 to discover art through a free, weeklong camp full of creativity and fun!
Each day, participants will:
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Explore examples of paintings and sculptures through lively, interactive discussions
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Create their own artwork inspired by Latin American artists’ techniques, materials, and use of color