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
Family
Join our global storytelling adventure for children ages 5 to 11! We explore magical folklore, legendary heroes, and clever tricksters from different countries and cultures through interactive tales, music, and imagination.
Babytime
Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Babytime
Read, sing, and play with your baby. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every ThursdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Babies (birth to 2 years old) and their grown-upsThis class is best for babies who are not walking yet, or barely started.Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program is for children ages 3-6. Siblings are always welcome!
This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.
- Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Ages: All ages
- Description: Games/Legos for the whole family to enjoy together!
- Additional Info: Free!
- Location: Kids Corner
- Ticket info: Limit 30
Children's Ticket Details
Join us for an interactive story time for children of all ages! This program features songs, books, and crafts each week.
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Family story time.
Get ready for National Night Out 🎉 Bring the whole family for a night of fun, food, and community! It’s the perfect chance to connect with your fellow community members and the first responders who keep us safe every day.
Learn about the origin of mariachi, the "King of Mariachi" Vicente Fernández, and what makes mariachi unique as a style of music. You will also get to learn standard musical terms and their definitions like melody, bass, and tempo. Enjoy an interactive experience with games and live examples utilizing mariachi music.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a newfound knowledge on the history of mariachi, an important mariachi figure, and music!