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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!

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.

Play, Learn, & Grow Workshop

(Family Place Libraries: Parent-Child Workshop)

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.

Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.

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Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

Come make something fun! Participants will be given supplies and instructions to build a bird feeder out of popsicle sticks.

NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.

Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun! 

In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets will be available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.

Once a month, join us for a creative, low-pressure workshop where we explore the art of annotating books. Learn new techniques, share your own, and spend time marking up a book using supplies like tabs, pens, highlighters, and more. 

Each session includes a take-home annotation starter kit and a community-annotated book filled with thoughts, doodles, and reflections from fellow readers. 

It’s like a book club—without the meetings. Whether you jot notes, sketch scenes, or imagine your dream cast, this is your space to connect with stories in a whole new way.

Join us in hosting Ally Medical to teach Community CPR/AED/Choking Rescue. 

This training offers a valuable opportunity to acquire essential emergency response skills.

The class typically lasts about 2 hours and includes comprehensive instruction on the importance of chest compressions and AED usage. Participants will also engage in hands-on practice with responsive mannequins and AED devices.