Learn how to paint with a pro! We will be having an artist come out and teach us to paint dinosaurs. All supplies will be provided.
NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Unearth a Preschool Story Time adventure with special guest, Mr. Edward! This dino-tastic program is for children ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available in the library on the morning of the program. First come, first served.
Join Teaching Artist Joseph Dixon for an inclusive and engaging performance that combines storytelling and music to promote acceptance, respect, and teamwork. Participants will learn the three main parts of a story and explore the history of percussion instruments like the Djembe. At the end of the session, audience members will be invited to join in a live community drum circle using instruments from various cultures!
This program is geared towards children in 1st-5th grades.
Whether you've never touched a tile in your life or you've played all kinds of versions, come play American Mah-jongg with us! There will be a table for complete beginners and there will be a table for open play. If you already have a set and you just want to play with people, there will be open tables to play on. All supplies and snacks will be provided. This program is intended for adults 18+.
Join us for an out-of-this-world visit from Orbit, the Houston Astros’ mascot! Orbit will be swinging by Bear Creek to share his love of reading and libraries during this fun program for children.
This program will be held in the children's area of the library. No ticket required, but due to limited space, seating is on a first come, first served basis!
Special thanks to the Friends of the Bear Creek Library for their generous support of this Summer Reading program!
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.
Join Teaching Artist Joseph Dixon for an inclusive and engaging performance that combines storytelling and music to promote acceptance, respect, and teamwork. Participants will learn the three main parts of a story and explore the history of percussion instruments like the Djembe. At the end of the session, audience members will be invited to join in a live community drum circle using instruments from various cultures!
This program is geared towards children in 1st-5th grades.
Special Pals, a local animal shelter, will be bringing cats to adopt and play with during this special event! All participants will need to sign a waiver before entering the cat room. Children must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by their adult on their behalf. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Before the event, we will have a donation box to accept pet food and other supplies to support the animals at Special Pals.
Join us at the library for a special edition of Savvy Stichers! Our guest artist Norola Morgan will be coming to the branch to teach us about the historic art of 9 patch quilting. This program is designed for beginners to quilting so if you always have wanted to learn the art, come on in and learn! All supplies will be provided (you can take home your creation as well) and some snacks will be available.
Join us for Toddler Story Time, an early literacy program where we share stories, songs, and rhymes! This program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.