Pick a book and share it one on one with a furry friend from The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.! You can bring a favorite book from home, or select a book from our library shelves and take some time to Paws and Read together!
This program is for kids ages 4-12 and their parents. Registration is required and begins online one week prior. Only the child needs to register.
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 South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
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Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.
Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
From October 13 through November 10, our regular Family Storytime will be replaced by the Play & Learn! Family Place Workshop. Family Storytime will return on November 17.
Join us for this special 5-week parent-child workshop designed to support early childhood development while strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers. Children ages 1–3 will enjoy hands-on play with toys and activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and learning.
Join with other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Tiny Tots uses songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime to engage both babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards walkers through 18 months.
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.
Do you consider yourself an expert on Taylor Swift? Do you know obscure trivia and feel confident you have what it takes?
Come to the library and solve an escape room about Taylor Swift, slightly spooky because it's our favorite time of the year: Halloween! Solve puzzles, decipher clues, and race against the ticking clock.
All materials provided. This program is designed for grades 6th-12th only.
Wednesday, October 28 ~ 6 PM
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**For grades 6th-12th**
*Younger siblings welcome!*
Are you looking for a welcoming and stress-free environment for you and your homeschooled tweens and/or teens? 6th-12th graders will meet other homeschoolers, chat, craft, & have fun at the library!
Meet other parents and form long-lasting connections and a sense of community.
Thursday, November 5 ~ 1 PM
Library programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Join us for singing, dancing, moving, and listening to fun stories! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids are all welcome.