Don’t miss your chance to sign up for this weeklong program where teaching artists from the prestigious MFAH Glassell School for the Arts present art classes for children ages 6-12 years, culminating in a free field trip on Friday! Program dates are Monday-Thursday, July 13-16, 10am-12 pm & Friday, July 17, 9am-1pm.**Free in-person registration required.
Tweens
Calling all aspiring cave people! Join us in the past as we learn to paint as the Neanderthals did! We will use a combination of paint, pastels, and charcoal to mimic Paleolithic cave art.
For tweens aged 8-12. Be sure to wear your best Neanderthal clothing because this could get messy!
Switch 2 Play is a weekly Thursday event at 4:00 PM in the library, where people of all ages can relax and connect through popular games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart World, Just Dance, Street Fighter VI, and more! All necessary equipment—including the console, controllers, and seating—is provided for a fun and easygoing gaming experience, though feel free to bring your own controllers if you prefer!
Whether you're here to unwind, improve your skills, or make friends, Switch 2 Play offers a welcoming space to play and have fun.
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.
As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.
Let’s celebrate an amazing summer full of fun reading, cool crafts, and lots of engaging activities! We’ll be hosting a “Chalk the Block” event, where everyone can help decorate the library parking lot with the most creative chalk drawings you can imagine.
All chalk will be provided. This program is open to all ages.
Foster the next generation of STEM innovators and leaders.
Students are immersed in authentic learning opportunities tied to NASA space missions. The “crew” will work together to solve problems with hands-on engineering, coding, journaling, and other dynamic and engaging experiences.
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.
As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.
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
Join us for a FREE 5 week karate class with Team Karate Academy!
Kids and tweens ages 8 - 13 can register online for the 1:45pm to 2:15pm sessions. Please wear clothing appropriate for athletic activities.
This program is by registration only. Register online by clicking this link. One registration per person, spots are limited.
Mr. Kelly will be teaching the basics of the game of chess, how the pieces move, easy openings, endgames, and host games for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players age 6-17.