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 South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
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.
Shop new or gently used Halloween costumes for free!
Children and adult costumes and accessories available.
Shopping begins Friday October 2nd at 11:00 (NO EARLY SHOPPERS)
**18 and Up**
Get into the spirit of spooky season with tea and treats at a reading of one of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories.
Tea and Treats will be provided, it will be on a first come first serve basis.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for an adventure in Hispanic folktales!
This show features a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Your young audience will love these high-energy stories being brought to life.
This program is for families of all shapes and sizes! No ages excluded.
Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of this event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before attending this event.
Bring your baby to a story time of their own! Parents and caregivers sit with their babies and interact with the story time presenter and other families.
This is a BONUS Baby Time on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, for those who cannot make it on Monday mornings, and for those who want an encore!
We will sing, read, and move while we engage our little ones!
**Get free tickets from the Children's desk starting at soon as we open on Thursday morning (11am).
**18 and Up Only**
Art so bad it's good!
Join us for some creative chaos where zero talent is required. Just bring your sense of humor and your imagination.
We provide the rest.
**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.