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.
*Children's Ticket Details
Imagination and problem-solving with Legos! In “The Building Blocks of STEM” teens will use Lego bricks to complete interactive challenges. Participants will have fun while developing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Presented by Young Audiences & iAct Houston.
Open to ages 11-18 only.
Tickets will be required and available for free at the front desk 15 minutes before event start time.
Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Start the middle of your week by watching a great movie and enjoying a snack!
This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter.
The Zone program space will open for lo-fi hang out, study, and board games for a couple hours after school. Music and snacks may be provided.
Whether you've never touched a tile in your life or you've played all kinds of versions, come play American Mah-jongg with us! There will be a table for complete beginners and there will be a table for open play. If you already have a set and you just want to play with people, there will be open tables to play on. All supplies and snacks will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+.
Join us for an out-of-this-world visit from Orbit, the Houston Astros’ mascot! Orbit will be swinging by Bear Creek to share his love of reading and libraries during this fun program for children.
This program will be held in the children's area of the library. No ticket required, but due to limited space, seating is on a first come, first served basis!
Special thanks to the Friends of the Bear Creek Library for their generous support of this Summer Reading program!
DaCamera of Houston presents storytelling through music. Enjoy a musical retelling of Stellaluna by Janell Cannon brought to life by a flutist and violinist. Afterwards, participants will sequence illustrated scenes from the story and complete a simple writing activity.
Recommended for K-2nd grade.