Book-or-Treat! Visit the Kingwood Library from 3-7pm to trick-or-treat at our customer service desks and receive a free book*, prizes, and candy! Costumes are encouraged! This activity is for children of all ages, no tickets or registration required. *Supplies are limited; book-or-treat will end at 7pm or once supplies are gone.
Elementary
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy to have Fiona and her trainers 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.
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.
Join us for our brand new Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "Race to the Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse. On Friday, November 7th we will discuss chapters 1-23 and on Friday, November 21st we will discuss chapter 24 through the end of the book.
Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for
SPECIAL ONE-TIME STORYTIME
FREE tickets 🎟️🎟️🎟️ will be distributed on a
"FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED" basis at 10 a.m. (see below).
Enjoy fun stories, engaging songs, and interactive activities designed to spark your little one's imagination. Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment.
Join us for our bilingual Storytime! Every week, new story themes like Robots, Superheroes, Dragons, and more! Also, play some instruments with us and play interactive games between the tales. 🎸 📚 🎮
¡Acompáñanos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Cada semana, nuevos temas como robots, superhéroes, dragones y mucho más. Además, toca algunos instrumentos con nosotros y participa en juegos interactivos entre cuento y cuento.
¡Acompáñanos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Cada semana, nuevos temas como robots, superhéroes, dragones y mucho más. Además, toca algunos instrumentos con nosotros y participa en juegos interactivos entre cuento y cuento.
Join us for a Halloween Costume Parade at 5:30 pm starting in the Children's Area of the library. We will have a free book for the top 3 costumes! Goodies and a craft will be available as well.
No registration required.
Storytime for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Build your child’s communication through shared reading! Families will learn to model language on AAC devices, foster a love of books, and connect through this interactive story time.
Who Can Attend?
Join us for our brand new Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "Race to the Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse. On Friday, November 7th we will discuss chapters 1-23 and on Friday, November 21st we will discuss chapter 24 through the end of the book.
Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for
SPECIAL ONE-TIME STORYTIME
FREE tickets 🎟️🎟️🎟️ will be distributed on a
"FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED" basis at 10 a.m. (see below).
Enjoy fun stories, engaging songs, and interactive activities designed to spark your little one's imagination. Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment. Books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s literacy skills in this fun environment.