Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

All aboard for holiday fun! The Maud Smith Marks Branch Library invites you to our festive Holiday Open House on Friday, December 19, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Celebrate the season with live holiday music, a magical ride on “The Polar Express” train, gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, and holiday treats for the whole family to enjoy. Come share the joy and wonder of the holidays with us at the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library!

Thank you to the Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union for sponsoring the train ride for the program.

Calling our puzzle enthusiasts! Join us on Monday, December 15, at 6 PM to solve puzzles, while sipping on some hot cocoa, listening to holiday music, and making new friends. Relax and enjoy the holiday spirit with your favorite activity. 

Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Storytime uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through 18 months.

Grades 3 to 12 bring your binders and come play Pokémon! Game mats and a limited number of gaming packs will be available. Parents must sign a permission slip to allow their children to trade cards. Library staff are not responsible for ensuring the equality of any trade between players based on card value (or sentimentality).

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

Teens grades 6 to 12 come hang out with fellow anime/manga fans to watch anime and enjoy snacks!

Maud Marks Tournament Of Books Team meet up for our monthly Book Party! 

Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Teams will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12

Tweens, this craft time is for you! Hang out with friends, craft something totally original to you, and enjoy snacks and retro tunes. Grades 4 to 5