Grades 2nd – 12th come to Maud Marks Thursday, October 15 to play chess. Coaches from First Checkmate will be present to offer advice, make decisions, and help improve your gameplay!
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Join us on Tuesday, October 6, at 2 PM, for an informative session on Nutrition Facts Labels presented by Harris County Public Health.
The Nutrition Facts Label class teaches participants how to read and understand key information on food labels, including serving sizes, calories, nutrients, and % Daily Value. Participants will learn practical skills to compare products and make more informed, healthier food choices. Registration is required.
Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!
Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.
Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Bounce, wiggle, and learn with us!
Join other babies and their parents or caregivers for a fun-filled weekly Baby Storytime. Each session features gentle songs, rhymes, age-appropriate stories, and interactive play designed to support early literacy and encourage bonding.
This program is specially geared for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy stories, movement, and social time with other little learners!
Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!
Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.
Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
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!
Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.
This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!
Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.
This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer in the library . Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Join us for a special performance of "The Music of Mexico" from "Classical Sing, Move and Play!"
Come explore some the most well know Mexican tunes from traditional Mexican Music and nursery songs! All performed by Alisa and Alejandro Magallon. Ages 2-5 years.