Whether you've never touched a tile in your life or you've played all kinds of versions, come play American Mah-jongg with us! There will be a table for complete beginners and there will be a table for open play. If you already have a set and you just want to play with people, there will be open tables to play on. All supplies and snacks will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+.
Join us for an out-of-this-world visit from Orbit, the Houston Astros’ mascot! Orbit will be swinging by Bear Creek to share his love of reading and libraries during this fun program for children.
This program will be held in the children's area of the library. No ticket required, but due to limited space, seating is on a first come, first served basis!
Special thanks to the Friends of the Bear Creek Library for their generous support of this Summer Reading program!
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.
Get ready for a wild, hands-on wildlife experience!
Join us on Thursday, July 30th at 2:00 PM for an interactive animal program presented by Texas Snakes & More.
This exciting session gives participants the chance to safely observe and learn about a variety of snakes up close. Discover how these fascinating reptiles move, hunt, and survive in the wild, and gain a better understanding of their important role in the ecosystem.
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 on Wednesdays at 11:00 am for Toddler Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time is designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old. We meet in the children's area to share books, songs, rhymes, and more! After Story Time, the toy cabinets are opened and the children are invited to stay and play. It's a great way to meet other caregivers and give your toddler a chance to socialize.
Siblings are always welcome.
We meet in the children's area where the picture books and campfire rug are located.
No registration or tickets required.
Do you need help learning the basics or completing tasks using a computer, your tablet, or your phone? Get one-on-one 30 minute sessions here! Two slots available on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Please call 832-927-5400 or stop by the front desk to reserve a time slot.
Get a free health checkup at the Galena Park Branch Library! Project Health by CVS will have a mobile unit in front of the library to examine patients for blood pressure, sugar levels, weight, cholesterol, and other screenings.
No cost, no appointment, no ID, and no insurance necessary.
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¡Visite la biblioteca de Galena Park para recibir servicios de salud gratuitos! Analisis de presion, azucar, peso, colesterol y otras evaluaciones. Por Project Health de CVS.
Sin costo, sin cita, sin identificación y sin seguro.
Families with children ages 4-7 are welcome to sign up for our 5 session Family ESL series. Parents can learn new vocabulary and practice their English pronunciation by reading picture books to their children for an hour. This program will start Saturday, June 27th at 1pm. Registration is required and by registering you are signing up for the whole series.
A weekly Computer Class for Adult Beginners to discover and improve their skills in this increasingly high-tech age. Every week we learn by doing Word, Excel, Email, PDF, Internet Safety, Google Searches, HCPL resources and more! Must have a library card to attend.
Register by contacting our service desk at 832-927-7890, limited spaces available.