Explore art in a whole new way with paper leaf mosaics. Use your creativity to make a one of a kind art piece that you can admire.
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. This program that provides children an opportunity to explore their creativity as they craft a variety of different projects. Every week will include something new for them to create.
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Be a scientist for the day!
Have your kids join us and become scientists for the day. They will learn how to collect information and interpret findings the same way scientists do in a safe and fun environment. Parents let's work together to Teach Together STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The program includes fun bilingual activities developed by the Children's Museum of Houston! Activities include Animal Hatchlings, Dr. Vet and Catapult! Children's Museum Family passes given to participating families.
Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!
📚Reading Sessions begin: Mondays | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Enjoy fun stories, engaging songs, and interactive activities designed to spark your little one's imagination. Perfect for ages 2-5, this session fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment.
This story time includes stories, songs, and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! Surprise! Each child may choose one free book at the end of the program!
Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .
Join us after school from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm every 1st Monday of the month for fun art projects and crafts! This program is designed for 7-11 year olds/2nd-5th grade children. See you there!
It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Join us for Polliwog Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am! A traveling naturalist from Precinct 1 will be here at the Fairbanks Branch Library to share a story and fascinating information with us about a particular group of animals such as mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. She will bring 3-4 live animals from the featured group that the children will be able to see up close, and they will also have an opportunity to gently touch the animals if they would like to. Touching the animals is always optional. Hand sanitizer will be provided.
Join us for an hour of family fun with tons of board games we provide for you to choose from! For ages 6-11 but younger siblings are welcome to play! This program will happen every third Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm. Join us in the meeting room!
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