Come sing, dance, jump, and listen to wonderful stories with other pre-school-aged kids every Thursday morning at Parker Williams Library
Kids
Join us for the 5th Annual Fiesta at High Meadows Branch Library, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community! This free, family-friendly event brings together storytelling, live music, folk art, food, activities, and much more for an unforgettable afternoon.
Meet children's authors Juliana Javierre and Xavier Garza, presented by Arte Público Press, for stories, conversation, and book signings. . Free copies of their books will be available for attendees while supplies last, with opportunities to have your book signed by the authors.
Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library. Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.
Adults and Children are welcome
Walk-ins are Welcome
This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.
Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373
You're invited to attend Story Time every Tuesday at 11 am.
Story Time is a great way for children to build early literacy skills with stories, rhymes and songs. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate by sitting with children and singing (and learning!) new songs.
Last half hour is craft time! Children of all ages are welcome.
We cannot host daycares or groups.
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Aldine library invites you to take part in our 7th annual Fall Festival. We'll have trick or treating, a real-live petting zoo, community partners, face painting, black light haunted house and more. We cannot wait for this family-fun event! Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. No registration required. All are welcome!
Join us on Friday, September 11th from 3-5 for a special camping-themed program to promote library card sign-ups. There will be s'mores, books, crafts, and other activities.
Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers
This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.
So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.
Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 am for Toddler Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time is designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years old. We meet in the children's area to share books, songs, rhymes, and more! After Story Time, the toy cabinets are opened and the children are invited to stay and play. It's a great way to meet other caregivers and give your toddler a chance to socialize.
Siblings are always welcome.
We meet in the children's area where the picture books and campfire rug are located.
No registration or tickets required.
Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?
Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.
Each session includes:
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.