Learn the basics, practice, and have fun playing chess in a friendly environment. You can bring your own chess board or use one of ours.
Elementary
Don't miss your chance to make some new and original art with us! Recommended for ages 4 –12 years.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
If your student is struggling with math or has a simple question, come see Ms. Patricia for some one-on-one help! Each student should bring a homework or school work that they need help with. This program is for students in 4th to 12th grade. Registration is online, but walk-ins may be accepted.
Haunted homeschoolers, join us in the Grand Chamber for a morning of spine-tingling creativity and monstrous masterpieces at Crafts from the Crypt!
Every week this October at 11:00 AM, creative ghouls and goblins ages 5–10 will gather at the library to resurrect ordinary craft supplies into spectacularly spooky art. From friendly phantoms to creepy-crawly keepsakes, each session will be horridly fun and hands-on for growing monsters--we mean makers. Parents, don't fear—the mess stays with us in the crypt.
Haunted homeschoolers, join us in the Grand Chamber for a morning of spine-tingling creativity and monstrous masterpieces at Crafts from the Crypt!
Every week this October at 11:00 AM, creative ghouls and goblins ages 5–10 will gather at the library to resurrect ordinary craft supplies into spectacularly spooky art. From friendly phantoms to creepy-crawly keepsakes, each session will be horridly fun and hands-on for growing monsters--we mean makers. Parents, don't fear—the mess stays with us in the crypt.
Harris County Public Health will be on-site to provide free Lead Poisoning Testing at the Aldine Library meeting room on the following dates:
- Monday, October 5, 2026 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday, October 9, 2026 1 pm - 6 pm
- Monday, November 9, 2026 10 am - 6 pm (tentative)
- Friday, November 13, 2026 1 pm - 6 pm (tentative)
*The program can also refer at-risk individuals with elevated blood lead levels to case management, and help identify the lead source so the source of exposure can be eliminated.
Harris County Public Health will be on-site to provide free Lead Poisoning Testing at the Aldine Library meeting room on the following dates:
- Monday, October 5, 2026 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday, October 9, 2026 1 pm - 6 pm
- Monday, November 9, 2026 10 am - 6 pm (tentative)
- Friday, November 13, 2026 1 pm - 6 pm (tentative)
*The program can also refer at-risk individuals with elevated blood lead levels to case management, and help identify the lead source so the source of exposure can be eliminated.
Join the Katy Library monthly for Big Kid Story Time for children ages 5-11! This story time is recommended for elementary-aged children and will include fun books, songs, and more! See you there!
*Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.
Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!
Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.