Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 9 weeks of reading adventures!
Reading Sessions begin: Mondays | 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
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Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
From September 2 through September 30, our regular Patty Cake Baby Story Time will be replaced by the Play and Grow Family Place Workshops. Baby Story Time will return on October 7.
Join us for this special 5-week parent-child workshop designed to support early childhood development while strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers. Children ages 1–3 will enjoy hands-on play with toys and activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and learning.
Join us every Saturday in our children's area for a family-friendly Story Time with Sawyer, a certified therapy dog, and his human, Betsy!
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.
Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun!
Join us each week for Toddler Story Time!
This program features stories, songs, rhymes, and movements designed to promote early literacy skills. Our 30-minute program will conclude with a brief, age-appropriate craft.
Toddler Story Time is intended for kids ages 1-3 years old and their caregivers.
Please note that we cannot accommodate large groups such as daycares. Contact us at ev@hcpl.net to schedule a large group visit. Thank you!
It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Join us for singing, dancing, moving, and listening to fun stories! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids are all welcome.
Creativity Corner is a fun, after-school program for elementary kids that sparks imagination through art, crafts, and creative play.
Each week offers new hands-on activities in a welcoming space where kids can express themselves and explore their creative side!
Creativity Corner es un programa divertido después de la escuela para niños de primaria que estimula la imaginación a través del arte, las manualidades y el juego creativo.
Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.
So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support of the age-appropriate developmental needs of children.
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.