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Calling all plant lovers! We're having a community plant swap at Galena Park Branch Library!

This is a free event. Selling of plants/cuttings/seedlings is prohibited.

To ensure there is enough space, please do not bring more than 10 plants/cuttings/propagations or seedlings.

Bring unwanted plants, pots, seeds, or other gardening items to swap with other plant enthusiasts.

Guidelines:

Bring an indoor or outdoor plant in a pot you are willing to part with. Pots, seeds, and other plant care items are also great for swapping.

Attention adults! Join us for gentle exercises every Tuesday morning. In Mindful Movements, we will include fitness from Sit and Be Fit, Tai Chi and more! It's ideal for anyone with limited mobility. Bring your own towel and some water!

Join us at the Katy Library for Seedling Squad, a toddler story time, from 10:15 am-11 am. This event will take place on the carpet in the children's section of the library. Come dance, sing, and grow while we read books together!

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 use this link to register:

https://redcap.utmb.edu/survey...

Join us for advanced Spanish! This class is designed for patrons who are already familiar with Spanish and would deem themselves to be at an advanced level. This class will meet on Monday afternoons from 2 PM- 3PM. It is a free class taught by our amazing tutor, Naheily.

Join us for intermediate-level Spanish! This class is designed for patrons who are somewhat familiar with the Spanish language, but not at an advanced level. This class will meet on Mondays from 3-4 PM and is taught by our amazing tutor, Naheily!

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

Welcome to the Skeleton Key Adventure Club, where the thrill of STEM awaits! Each month features a new mystery STEM activity. From creating ooey-gooey slime, to launching high-flying bottle rockets, there's always something new to discover. Join us as we unlock the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the Crosby library!

September 26th: Cookie Chemistry 

October 24th: Zombie Brain Dissection

November 21st: Spaghetti Arms

December  26th: Cancelled for the Holidays 

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for Baby Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time program is designed for babies from birth to 18 months old. We share books, songs, rhymes, music, bubbles, and toys! We also learn some early literacy tips and activities. It’s a great way to meet other caregivers and to give your baby a chance to socialize.

Siblings are always welcome.

This program is held in our library meeting room.

No registration or tickets required.

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.