Mr. Kelly will be teaching the basics of the game of chess, how the pieces move, easy openings, endgames, and host games for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players age 6-17.
Kids
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for a whirl of a time!
Our friends with Mad About Hoops are coming to show off their crazy skills with the circle, also known as the hula-hoop. They'll wow and dazzle you with their acrobatic skills and quick hula-hoop tricks.
This event will be hosted by our generous neighbors at the George H. W. Bush Community Center, Room 226. There is no age restriction, so bring the whole family. This event is free with no ticket required.
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Thu, 06/18/2026 - 04:00
Magician John O’Bryant will be visiting Fairbanks Branch Library on Thursday, July 30th at 3:00 pm and you don’t want to miss it!
Get ready for a magical adventure with John O’Bryant’s 2026 Summer Reading Magic Show! This all-new performance is packed with mind-blowing magic, dazzling illusions, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises. Come see the impossible happen right before your eyes!
John O’Bryant is a featured family magician at the LOL Comedy Club and a frequent headliner at SeaWorld Adventure Parks.
It's time to sing and dance with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at the Dinosaur Party! In this interactive concert, you'll wave your little arms like a T-Rex, run like a Velociraptor, and bop like a Triceratops while Andyroo sings his dinosaur hits from the Mesozoic Era to the modern day. Join us on Thursday, July 9th at 3:00 pm!
Are you Board Silly?! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of board games, card games, puzzles, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. From classic favorites to new games to try, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Step into a prehistoric world with Wish You Were Here: Footprints Through Time! This immersive sensory workshop from Brave Little Company invites participants to explore the past through storytelling, sound, scent, touch, and imagination, creating a one-of-a-kind adventure for curious minds.
*Recommended for children of all ages
Join us for Toddler Story Time, an early literacy program where we share stories, songs, and rhymes! This program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
Join us at this special Bilingual Story time for a fun program developed by the Children's Museum of Houston! This Para Los Niños/Teaching Together STEM Workshop includes bilingual activities in English and Spanish that are appropriate for families with children ages 3-7 years old, centered around the theme: "Show What you Know." Participating families will receive a pass to the Children's Museum for up to 6 people.
Storytime for Toddlers
Join Ms. Sharon for a lively, interactive storytime designed especially for toddlers. Little ones will enjoy singing, movement, and simple dinosaur-themed stories in a fun and welcoming environment.
This program includes songs, early literacy activities, and a hands-on craft.
Tommy Terrific presents A Magical Dinosaur Dig! This interactive magic show features a giant magic trunk filled with dinosaur fossils and exploration tools. With the help of the Magician’s Handbook, kids guide Tommy on a magical adventure where the world of dinosaurs comes alive in wacky and unexpected ways. From the T. rex to the Triceratops and beyond, young audiences will uncover fun facts about dinosaurs and the age in which they lived.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 80 TICKETS MAX.