Book Buddies is a FREE 10-week long literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

At this training, teens interested in being Big Buddies will learn the best practices for reading and interacting with Little Buddies. Attending this training is required to be a Big Buddy.

In celebration of Black History Month, Tommy Terrific’ s Wacky Magic presents a fun and engaging magic show inspired by the life of Satchel Paige and the legacy of Negro League Baseball.

Filled with baseball-themed magic tricks and storytelling, the show explores Satchel Paige’s extraordinary journey — from his all-star touring performances and record-setting career in the Negro Leagues to his historic induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame as the oldest rookie and oldest player in Major League Baseball.

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

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime.  We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills.  Ages 0-5.

Teens ages 13+ are welcome to join us for a evening of teen rom coms and cookie decorating! 

Come sing, dance, jump, and listen to wonderful stories with other pre-school-aged kids every Thursday morning at Parker Williams Library

Join us for Preschool Story Time, an early literacy program featuring stories, songs, and a fun craft! This program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.  

In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.

Join us weekly on Mondays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM to practice speaking English with other intermediate and advanced learners. Please register for the class by filling out a student application at our front desk.

Tenemos una clase de inglés conversacional cada lunes a las 2:00 de la tarde. En esta clase puede practicar el inglés platicando con otros estudiantes intermedios y avanzados. Por favor llene la solicitud de registro y entréguela a nuestro escritorio de servicio antes de llegar a la clase.

Celebrate Black History Month at Aldine Branch Library with a cooking demo! We will be making a black-eyed pea salad and learning a bit about African American heritage cuisine.

Oldways educates and celebrates cultural heritage diets to promote the healthy, sustainable joys of the “old ways” of eating — heritage-based diets high in taste, nourishment, sustainability, and joy. 

No registration needed, but supplies are limited so first come first served.