Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but understanding financial aid is an important first step.
FAFSA 101 for Parents & Students is designed to help families better understand the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the financial aid process.
Join Pearl’s Pages, our friendly adult book club that meets on the third Monday of each month at 10:30 AM.
Each month we explore a different genre – from heartfelt fiction and engaging memoirs to page-turning mysteries and beyond. Our conversations are lively, thoughtful and often filled with laughter. There is no pressure to be a literary critic – we are just a relaxed group of readers who enjoying sharing our perspectives and connecting over a great story.
Finding a job today requires more than submitting applications and waiting for a response.
This interactive workshop will help job seekers develop a more intentional approach to navigating today’s competitive job market.
Participants will learn how to expand their search beyond traditional job boards, identify employers and industries that are actively hiring, research companies before applying, use professional and community connections to uncover opportunities, and create a job-search routine that is both organized and manageable.
This program is recommended for babies aged 0-18 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs that lay the foundation for reading. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime.
Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is recommended for babies aged 0-18 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs that lay the foundation for reading. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime.
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.
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.
Come play the famous role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) at the library! This will be a beginner-friendly three session campaign.
If you are an experienced player, or have never played before, all skill levels are welcome! We will provide all materials. You can bring your own character or we will have one ready for you.
This program is for ages 12-17.
Help your little one discover the joy of reading! Our interactive, in-person Phonics Storytime introduces early literacy skills through playful learning, lively music, and enchanting tales.