Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!

Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.

Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.

After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!

ESL Classes (Various Levels)

All of HCPL English-learning classes are taught by trained volunteer tutors and are completely free to attend. Learning materials are provided.

Beginner ESL Classes for Adults who speak little or no English. You will practice speaking, reading, writing and listening.

Advanced ESL Classes & Conversation Club for Adults who want to reach fluency in English. Practice speaking, reading, writing and listening with native speakers in a nonjudgmental environment.

Nurture your strength and mental health with Tai Chi at Parker Williams Library!

Often described as 'meditation in motion', Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that helps to strengthen your muscles and relax your mind.

Join us for Beginner Spanish! This class is free and is taught by our amazing volunteer tutor, Naheily. 

This class meets on Wednesdays.

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.

The next session for the Atascocital Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 17, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

A weekly Computer Class for Adult Beginners to discover and improve their skills in this increasingly high-tech age. Topics include:

Please register for Maker Central  HERE  before attending this program

Want to learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine?

Register here for a personal orientation!

Registration is limited to one person at a time. This is a one time event. Please do not register for multiple days. Multiple registrations for the same person will be canceled.

Join us for an interactive story time for children of all ages! This program features songs, books, and crafts each week.

Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Family story time.