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.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
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Join us for singing, dancing, moving, and listening to fun stories! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids are all welcome.
Turn your food scraps into soil magic! Join in on these interactive composting classes and learn how to compost the right way - doing it yourself! Registration is required - please register online at Houston School of Compost.
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Join us for our free, in-person ESL (English as a Second Language) Class held every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for beginners and will focus on basic English language skills to help you communicate in everyday situations.
Registration is required. To sign up, please visit the front desk to fill out a paper application.
The class is ongoing, so you are welcome to register and begin attending at any time. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English in a welcoming and supportive environment!
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!
Think you’ve got sharp eyes? Put them to test in our Word Search Showdown! Race against the clock, find every hidden word, and compete for bragging rights and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Join the fun and see if you have what it takes to be our Word Search Champion! Join us on Saturday, October 10, at 2PM. Registration is required for this event, and seating is limited.
Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Join professional makeup artist Ash for some tips to take your Halloween makeup up a notch! Looking to add a little glamour or gore? This is the lesson for you! Grades 4th - 12th. Tickets are required and a limited number will be available at the customer service desk at 4PM.