By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00
Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get Tickets

You must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00
Babytime

Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.

When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get Tickets

You must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00
This orientation session is intended for teen volunteers and a completed, intact, and ready application packet is required to be admitted to the orientation.  To apply to be a teen volunteer at the HCPL-West University Branch Library, applicants must: complete an application packet, be between the ages of 15-18, have their guardian’s permission, attend one orientation session. During this hour-long session, volunteers will learn their role in the library, train in skills such as shelving, and finalize their schedules for volunteer hours.
By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

Teens are invited to attend a 3D Printer orientation, where they will earn the 3D Printer badge that they can use to 3D print at any available HCPL location, and they'll also get to 3D print an item of their choosing! 

All materials and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18.

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be presenting Science on Stage: Dinosaur Discovery! Experience the world of dinosaurs! Discover their lives, diets, and adaptations through interactive presentations. Meet real fossilized specimens and marvel at their bones, horns, claws, teeth, and skin. Learn what makes dinosaurs incredible!

Ticket required to attend the event. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting Monday, June 29th.

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

The Houston Museum of Natural Science will be presenting Science on Stage: Dinosaur Discovery! Experience the world of dinosaurs! Discover their lives, diets, and adaptations through interactive presentations. Meet real fossilized specimens and marvel at their bones, horns, claws, teeth, and skin. Learn what makes dinosaurs incredible!

Ticket required to attend the event. Free tickets will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting Monday, June 29th.

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for toddlers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward toddlers ages 18 months-3 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

Join us for an English-Spanish bilingual Toddler Time on the last Thursday of every month!

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

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Join us for an engaging book discussion, coffee, tea, & treats!

Books are selected during our annual book club poll, each fall. Registered participants will receive a link to nominate their picks, and to vote on the final selections. Printed book lists & monthly discussion guides are available at meetings, and at the front desk. Participants can place their own hold requests for copies of the books, or ask for their books to be requested in advance, during the annual survey.

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

This program is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Basic crochet knowledge is required. Ages 18 and up are welcome, but registration is required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.

By admin, Fri, 06/12/2026 - 01:00

Join us for an engaging book discussion, coffee, tea, & treats!

Books are selected during our annual book club poll, each fall. Registered participants will receive a link to nominate their picks, and to vote on the final selections. Printed book lists & monthly discussion guides are available at meetings, and at the front desk. Participants can place their own hold requests for copies of the books, or ask for their books to be requested in advance, during the annual survey.