Switch 2 Play is a weekly Thursday event at 5:00 PM in the library, where people of all ages can relax and connect through popular games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart World, Just Dance, Street Fighter VI, and more! All necessary equipment—including the console, controllers, and seating—is provided for a fun and easygoing gaming experience, though feel free to bring your own controllers if you prefer!
Tweens
Calling all homeschooled kids! Through hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive lessons, children will discover, learn, and explore.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and 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.
Make fun charms with perler beads! We'll provide a range of patterns to choose from and the supplies; all you gotta do is provide the creativity and have fun
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!
Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.
Hang out at the library and play a game of teamwork and betrayal. We'll play Among Us on Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:30 PM.
All equipment provided. Space limited. Pick up free tickets at the front desk 15 minutes before the program starts to secure your spot. This program is for ages 8-18.
Homeschoolers ages 6 & up are invited to experiment with us on Monday, September 14th at 2pm. We'll learn how to control Bee-Bots and Finch robots using basic coding concepts.
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
Ready to make your next move? Join us for Teen Chess Night presented by First Checkmate! Test your strategy, improve your game, and compete in friendly matches with other teens.
All skill levels are welcome.
Chess boards provided.
Open to ages 11-18 only.
Join us at for a sensory-friendly yoga and meditation session designed to help teens reduce stress, build confidence, and recharge through mindful movement, breathwork, and guided relaxation.
No experience needed.
All props and mats provided.
Waivers will be available at the front desk 15 minutes before program start time. All participants must have a parent/guardian signed waiver on file for entry.
Open to ages 11-18 only.