Occurrence: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages: 13-18
Description: Battle, build, and game your way through epic fun with anything from Mario and Magic to Monopoly — there's something for everyone!
Additional Info: Free! No registration
Location: Teen Room
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
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer or Resin 3D printer.
This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required and space is limited! Sign up today!
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes the group works on individual projects and sometimes there is an art education period. Sometimes you will learn something new and sometimes you can teach something to others. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation!
Family Place Workshop is an early literacy program that highlights learning through play. During this five-week workshop, parents/caregivers and their toddlers ages 1-3 years, will have the opportunity to participate in play-based learning. Each week of the workshop will also feature a resource professional to answer questions on topics including literacy, child development, nutrition, and speech and language development.
Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.
Teens in grades 6 to 12 come to play Super Smash Bros, race in Mario Kart on our Switch, or play retro Wii games! Snacks provided.
Calling all homeschooled kids! September's Library Learning will explore the fascinating worlds of psychology, geology, and chemistry—all centered around food! Through hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive lessons, children will discover how science and the natural world connect to what we eat every day. Perfect for curious minds eager to learn and explore.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading. More information can be found on our website.
Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. 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.