Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 01:00

Schedule a one-on-one and receive assistance with common computer tasks, Microsoft Word and Excel, and internet navigation. Whether you’re learning to use your computer, smartphone, or tablet, our knowledgeable staff here to guide you every step of the way. 1-hour appointments are available on Wednesdays at 2 PM and 3 PM. Registration opens one week in advance. 

By admin, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 01:00

Workforce Solutions is here to help! Attend our info session to learn about job opportunities, training programs, youth resources, and services designed to help you succeed. Stop by to connect with our team and get the support you need!

By admin, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 01:00

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 01:00

Not sure if your résumé is helping or hurting your chances?  Join us for a fun and informative presentation where we break down what makes a résumé stand out — and what makes it land in the “meh” pile.

We’ll cover:
What employers actually look for (spoiler: it’s not fancy fonts)
How to showcase your skills without sounding like a robot
Common mistakes to avoid — and how to fix them
Tips to tailor your résumé for the job you want

By admin, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 16:00

Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!

Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.

Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

By admin, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 16:00

Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.

After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!

By admin, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 07:00

Seniors 55+ are invited to join the Maud Marks Library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Houston is the first traditional Hindu Mandir (temple) of its kind in North America. It's a haven for spirituality and a place of paramount peace. It is also a center vibrant with social, cultural, and spiritual activities. The bus will be departing on Tuesday, October 20.

By admin, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 07:00

Bounce, wiggle, and learn with us! 

Join other babies and their parents or caregivers for a fun-filled weekly Baby Storytime. Each session features gentle songs, rhymes, age-appropriate stories, and interactive play designed to support early literacy and encourage bonding.

This program is specially geared for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy stories, movement, and social time with other little learners!

By admin, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 07:00

Learn about gardening with Texas native plants during an informational session presented by a Harris County Master Gardener. Plants that are native to a landscape range from trees to groundcover. They include shrubs, perennials, annuals, and water plants that will thrive in their native habitat. These plants can be used as hedges, specimen plants, or border plants. The formal landscaping of a traditional garden can be obtained using native plants. Join us on Thursday, September 24, at 2 PM.