Tweens

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 19:00

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

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 07:00

Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!

Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 01:00

Register now for a special typing and computer skills workshop for children ages 8-11/Grades 3rd-5th! During this semester, patrons will focus on learning and practicing basic typing skills. Each session will be on the 1st Monday of each month from February 2nd- May 5th from 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm. Registration is required for this program. If you have questions before registering, please direct them to KT@HCPL.net.

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 01:00

Celebrate Poetry Month at the Blackout Poetry Bash!

Students in grades 3-12 are invited to join us at the Barbara Bush Library on April 29th at 5pm for an exciting event where old text is transformed into art. Using pages from books/magazines/newspapers and markers, participants will create their own unique blackout poems by highlighting meaningful worlds and blacking out the rest. This engaging event is an amazing way to explore poetry, experiment with creativity, and connect with your community!

Supplies provided. Space is limited, so register today!

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:00

Join the Barbara Bush Branch Library in welcoming the Kaminari Thunderstudies for a musical performance unlike any other!

Do you love the strong, rhythmic beat of drums? There's something special about the drumline in any performance. Taiko is a traditional form of drumming from Japan and we are so excited to bring this performance to you!

This event will be outside in the grassy area between The Pearl Fincher Museum and the N. Greenfield Dr. entrance to Collins Park. Please bring blankets to sit on.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:00

Join our Tween Book Club here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library! We will discuss a new book every month paired with a fun activity.

The book for May will be Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakae.

Popcorn is, of course, provided! You may bring you own snacks too.

The registration form can be found here.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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.

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.

Registration is required, and space is limited! Sign up today!