Elementary

🎨🖌 Krafty Kids is a magical space where children can unleash their creativity through various art activities, from painting to sculpting. With a wide range of supplies and guided sessions, kids can explore their talents and create take-home masterpieces. Join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for an enriching creative journey!

Shop at our annual garage sale, hosted by the Friends of the Katy Library!

All proceeds directly benefit the Katy Library.

Make sure to bring cash! 

(We are unable to accept credit/debit cards or other forms of electronic payment.)

The garage sale will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM in the library meeting room. 

(Note: The library will not open until 10 AM, but the meeting room will be opened for the garage sale at 9:30 AM.)

At this time, we are unable to accept donations from the public for the garage sale. 

Need help with your homework? Stop by the JC library!

Jacinto City Branch Library will host a dedicated homework help time for kids and teens every Wednesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Enjoy a quiet space to focus, with librarians available to help guide you and answer your questions. 

The Harris County Public Library system provides free access to helpful resources like computers, printers, and exclusive research tools—all accessible with your library card.

Discovery Time with Miss Christine is a fun and engaging story time for the whole family! Each week, we build early literacy skills through the five essential practices: sing, talk, read, write, and play. These simple, everyday activities support language development, spark creativity, and boost comprehension, while also laying a strong foundation for future STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy our furry best friends are 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 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.

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

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.