Elementary

Ancient Egypt with Minecraft Code Knights 

Journey back in time to the banks of the mighty Nile River! In this immersive 1.5-hour program, kids will explore a vast, hand-crafted world featuring an enormous pyramid, a bustling desert town, and traditional sailing ships. Become Egyptologists and deciper hidden clues, sovle simple puzzles within ancient chambers, and discover the stories and treasures of a lost civilzation. It’s a thrilling adventure that blends history, exploration, and problem-solving in a captivating digital landscape. For kids ages 8-12.

This program is recommended for ages 3-12. Please join us to learn more about dinos with the experts! Checkout some real dinosaur fossils, teeth, and claws!


Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Reference Desk. 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.

Join us at the library for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's Instrument Petting Zoo, powered by Ovintiv. During the program kids will have the chance to get up close and personal with the musical instruments they see professionally played on stage. Various instruments, including ukeleles, violins and drums are set up for the kids to touch, hold and play. We will start with a 30-minute reading featuring Classical Sing Move Play-an interactive story time opportunity performed by a trained Houston Grand Opera artist! 

Come create a painting of your furry, feathered, or scaly best friend! All supplies will be provided. 

This program is for children ages 8-12.  Registration is required and begins one week in advance. 

Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox" by Michael Buckley.

On Friday, June 12th, we will discuss chapters 1-14.

On Friday, June 26th, we will discuss the rest of the book.

This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited. 

Join us for fun and games! Especially if you LOVE math. Mathnasium of Memorial City will be providing us with an afternoon of math-related activities and games for ages 6 and up.