Have you ever wanted to have your own spellbook? Well there is no better time to make one than Halloween! Join us to decorate and keep your own book of shadows!
Or your own magically decorated journal, if that's all you wish.
Registration is required as spaces are limited.
Are you interested in learning Microsoft PowerPoint? Are you wanting to brush up your skills on this popular Microsoft Office product? Professional Presentations , Adding Videos, pictures and more to you Presentations, font size and related topics will be covered. Courses are led by an instructor who will help you every step of the way along your journey of technology mastery.
Do you love to read but don’t have the time to do it? Do you have a pile of books on the nightstand needing to be read? Do you want a quiet space away from all of the noise? Then this program is for you! Join us for some quiet reading time while you sip or munch on refreshments provided by the library.
Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for preschool age children. Ages 0-5.
Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.
The next session for the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library will run from September 8th - November 17th, 2025. The Buddies will meet on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
Pick up an application at the front desk of the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library!
Enjoy some time to bond with your baby and meet new friends. This program is for babies and will feature lap-sit stories, songs, activities and time to socialize with others. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination. A free ticket is required and can be picked up at the information desk 30 minutes prior to the program.
Destress and unwind as we express our inner artist! Materials will be provided. If you want to bring your own materials to color with or have another project you want to work on, that works too. This program is for adults 18+. Snacks provided.
Join Michael, the Octavia Fields Children's Librarian, for storytelling, nursery rhymes, name games, crafts and play time using Family Place approved toys. All activities are for toddler age children. Ages 0-5.
Have you ever wanted to join a book club but they never pick the books you want to read? Have you thought, man, I just really don't want to talk to people but the camaraderie of being in a book club sounds great? Then look no further! Join us for chill vibes, non-messy snacks, and a whole uninterrupted hour of reading! There will be some light background noise of waves or other soothing sounds, and lower lighting (but not too light, we don't want to hurt our eyes!), and the rest is up to you.
Must be 18 years or older to participate. No registration required.
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other of the needle arts?
Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group!
Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!