Play, Learn, & Grow Workshop
(Family Place Libraries: Parent-Child Workshop)
The Family Place Libraries Workshop is a five-week program intended for children, aged 3 years and under, and their caregivers/parents. Caregivers and children gather in a room with passive toys that encourage creative play and learning. The sessions will also include a local, child, community resource professional (CRP), who will provide information and answer questions and concerns of caregivers on topics related to early child development.
- Register any children 3 years-old and younger
- Workshop sessions meet once a week for five consecutive weeks.
- Workshop includes child-led playtime and the chance to speak one-on-one with a community child professional during each session.
- Some sessions will be more interactive and some more informative.
NOTE: This workshop is for toddlers, ages 0-3 years old, and their parent/caregiver. Only the child needs to be registered. Application for the first session registers your child for all five weeks.
⌚When: This 5-week workshop is Monday at 10:00 am from 01/26 - 02/23/2026!
👂Who: This workshop is geared towards toddlers ages 0-3 years old, and their parents, guardians, or caregivers.
📍Where: 2nd floor children's area of the Harris County Public Library-West University Branch.
❓What: The workshop uses age-appropriate media and materials to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers in a culture of literacy and reading through exploration and play
NOTE*: Space is limited to 15 kiddos due to spatial limitations of the library building and for ensuring child safety.
Registration applications are due before 6 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026.
Incomplete and late applications may not be eligible or overlooked.
So, be sure to complete and return the application to the front desk of the West University Branch Library.
Admission to the program will be decided by lottery. Priority will be given to families who can attend all five workshops. You will be contacted by Thursday, January 22nd, if you are accepted.
Registration Instructions
Paper registration applications are available at the front desk of the West University Branch Library. Questions, comments, or concerns may be emailed to: wu@hcpl.net