Fairbanks Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 05/08/2026 - 04:00

Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for Baby Story Time! This 30-minute Story Time program is designed for babies from birth to 18 months old. We share books, songs, rhymes, music, bubbles, and toys! We also learn some early literacy tips and activities. It’s a great way to meet other caregivers and to give your baby a chance to socialize.

Siblings are always welcome.

This program is held in our library meeting room.

No registration or tickets required.

By admin, Sun, 05/03/2026 - 07:00

Bring your early readers down to read their favorite books to specially trained dogs here at the Fairbanks Library! We meet in the children's area.  

Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.

By admin, Fri, 05/01/2026 - 13:00

**Must be in grades 6th-12th**

Do you like slime as much as we do? 

Add glow in the dark powder to your slime and see how it glows!

All materials provided. 

Programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

**Must be in grades 6th-12th**

Do you like candles? Would you like to learn how to make your own candles?

We will be making mini candles. All materials will be provided. Take your own mini candle home!
Note: We will use beeswax pellets, peppermint essential oil or orange essential oil.

Programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

*Must be in grades 6th-12th*
Registration required

We are so pleased and excited to be hosting The Amazing Boujee Baker: Ms. Laquana again this summer!

If you are looking for a fun and exciting activity for your tween or teen to do this summer, look no further!

Ms. Laquana will be demonstrating and teaching tweens and teens in grades 6-12 how to decorate small cakes. Each tween/teen will take their decorated cake home!~~~~

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

Do you like graphic novels? Would you like to start reading and don't know where to begin?

**Must be in grades 6-8**


Join our Graphic Novel Tween Book Club at the Fairbanks Library. We are located at 7122 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX, 77040.

Pick up a graphic novel at the front desk! We will be reading Four Eyes by Rex Ogle, a funny and feel-good memoir of his sixth grade year. Read about Rex’s journey to fitting in, facing bullies, and suddenly finding out he needs to wear glasses!

Our first meeting will be on Monday, June 1.

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

*Must be in grades 6th-12th*
Registration required

We are so pleased and excited to be hosting The Amazing Boujee Baker: Ms. Laquana again this summer!

If you are looking for a fun and exciting activity for your tween or teen to do this summer, look no further!

She will be demonstrating and teaching tweens and teens in grades 6-12 how to decorate small cakes. Each tween/teen will take their decorated cake home!~~~~

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

**Must be in grades 6th-12th**

Do you like to paint? Would you like to try out painting? 

We will be using 8.5x11 canvases. All materials provided. Freestyle painting is a great way to express yourself and have fun!

Programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:00

**Must be in grades 6th-9th**
Registration required


Are you interested in starting a business and being your own boss?

During this class, we will go over business planning, goal setting, creating mission statements, and the basics of understanding branding. This section comes with role playing, real world examples and other activities to reinforce fundamental principles of business.

Ms. Candice Okin, the founder of Mason Makes Money Fund will be teaching this class!

By admin, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 07:00

🌟 Join Our Dynamic ESL Conversation Class – Virtual or In-Person!

Are you ready to master English in a fun and engaging way? Whether you prefer the comfort of your home or the excitement of a classroom, we’ve got you covered!

🎉 What We Offer:

Learn through conversations, games, and real-world scenarios.

Benefit from an experienced and passionate teacher dedicated to your success.

Connect with fellow students and practice English together.

Classes are free!

No application is needed to attend your first class.