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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 Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library will run from September 8th - November 17th, 2025. The Buddies will meet on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

Pick up an application at the front desk of the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library!

Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.

Destress and unwind as we express our inner artist! Materials will be provided. If you want to bring your own materials to color with or have another project you want to work on, that works too. This program is for adults 18+. Snacks provided.

Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for toddler age children. Ages 0-5.

Have you ever wanted to join a book club but they never pick the books you want to read? Have you thought, man, I just really don't want to talk to people but the camaraderie of being in a book club sounds great? Then look no further! Join us for chill vibes, non-messy snacks, and a whole uninterrupted hour of reading! There will be some light background noise of waves or other soothing sounds, and lower lighting (but not too light, we don't want to hurt our eyes!), and the rest is up to you.

Must be 18 years or older to participate. No registration required.

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other of the needle arts?

Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group!

Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!

Join us for a one-shot campaign to learn game play basics in a collaborative and fun environment! We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons or another popular tabletop game. No registration is required and snacks will be provided.

NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.

Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for preschool age children. Ages 0-5.

Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.

Events and programs are presented in-person only, unless otherwise noted. Please check the event/program location carefully.

Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.

The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program. 

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen 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.

The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.