English

Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)

Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM

Ages: 0-2

Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, followed by a short play time.

Additional Info: Free! No registration.

Location: Kids Corner

Ticket Info: Limit: 50 

• Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted). 
• Time: 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM
• Ages: 7-10
• Description: Join us each week for a chance to flex your creative writing skills! We'll have a different writing activity each week that promotes the writer's choice and use of imagination. 
• Additional Info: Free! 
• Location: Kids Corner
• Ticket Info*: Limit: 16

*Children's Ticket Details

• Occurrence: Select Tuesdays  (unless otherwise noted)
• Time 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• Ages: 18+
• Description: INSPIRE: Connecting Knowledge, Creativity, and Community is a dynamic bimonthly program that brings together students, faculty, and community members to share knowledge, explore new ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations. Hosted by the library, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn through presentations, workshops, and interactive conversations.

This story time includes stories, songs and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! 

Surprise! Each child may choose one free book to take home at the end of the program!

Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Kid's Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

Looking to practice your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Join us each week to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with other English learners.

Classes help you build confidence and put your English skills into practice.

-Free classes

-All materials provided

-Meet and practice with other learners

This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced English learners. Come give it a try and see if it's the right fit for you!

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.

Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, this program has been proven to help people with arthritis engage in walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, increase balance and strength, and build confidence in their ability to be physically active. 

This program is available for people 60 years of age and older with arthritis.  

Please join us!

In partnership with Barbara Bush Library’s First Responder and Trunk or Treat event, join the Early Learning Quality Network on October 30th at 10am for a community exchange for families with young children. Children may choose one book from our ELQN book fair. Families will have the opportunity to donate gently used children’s books, canned goods, and baby supplies in exchange for up to an additional 5 new books per family from our book fair. Items donated will benefit Barbara Bush Library’s food pantry, the Library Frien

Need help with technology? We're here to help!

Schedule a 45-minute one-on-one appointment with a staff member for help with laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more.

Crime Stoppers of Houston will have a presentation over Domestic Violence. They’ll talk about recognizing the warning signs, how to support friends or loved ones who may be experiencing abuse, and where to turn for help and resources. 

Crime Stoppers de Houston ofrecerá una presentación sobre la violencia doméstica. Hablarán sobre cómo reconocer las señales de peligro, cómo apoyar a amigos o seres queridos que puedan estar sufriendo abuso y a dónde acudir en busca de ayuda y recursos.