Preschoolers

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out in the Children's Library starting 15 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:00

Come and join us for a special shark week obstacle course!  This event will take place in the middle of the library and is designed for preschool age children and their caregivers.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 19:00
Join us at the HCPL Stratford Branch Library for  Tiny Tots Storytime with other toddlers and parents/caregivers.

Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment. Books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this supportive, community environment.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 13:00

Kick-off Summer at the Crosby Library! We will have all sorts of trucks such as a fire truck, an ambulance, a Humvee and more to see and touch! A Foam Party! And cool ice pops while supplies last! The fun starts at 12:00 noon. 

And don't forget to sign up for summer reading and start logging your books today! This program is for all ages.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:43

Get ready for a prehistoric showdown like no other!

Join us on Thursday, July 16th at 2:00 PM for a special presentation by the Houston Museum of Natural Science: Meg vs. T-Rex.

This exciting program dives into the world of ancient giants, comparing two of the most powerful predators to ever exist—the massive Megalodon and the legendary Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn fascinating facts about their habitats, hunting strategies, and what science tells us about how these prehistoric titans might have ruled their worlds.

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:42

Come make a one-of-a-kind Dino Zine with us! A Zine is a mini handmade booklet with small amounts of text and cool photos! Dinosaur books and magazines to cut up and all other materials will be provided. 

This program is for children ages 7-12.  Registration is required and begins one week in advance. 

By admin, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:42

Join us for 30 minutes of story time for our youngest library users! Our “Little Readers” program is for children 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Little Readers features books, stories, songs, movements and group play time. Come and develop your child’s early literacy skills in this fun environment.

Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.