Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Join us for a Dia de los Muertos Party 3:30-5:30pm! We will have delicious treats, horchata, crafts like Calaveras (sugar skull masks) and papel picado (decorative tissue paper cutouts), and we'll watch Disney's Encanto!
Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years and their parent or caregiver. Toddlers will learn as they dance and move and play with developmentally appropriate toys!
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 15 minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.
Technological skills and the use of smartphones have become an important part of our daily life. Bring your cell phone and your questions. Our tech trainers will help you learn more about navigating your phone.
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 17th to November 19th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. 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.
This class is designed for students who are interested in learning and /or practicing speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in English. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Registration required.
Are you looking to go back to school? Take up a trade, graduate with your certification or college degree? Look no further. Let a Future U! College and Career Advisor assist you with the right choice for you. Harris County Public Library has a long history of partnering with career advancement schools, vocational academies, and educational centers to help expand access to learning literacy and career preparation. Sit down with a Future U career advisor and go over what is the best fit for you and embark on your long-term career goals. Resources are available.
Let your imagination take over! On the 3rd Friday of each month, maker supplies will be set out in the Teen Lounge.No instructions, no rules, and no 'right' way to create.