Elementary

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 21:00

Learn from docents from the Houston Museum of Natural Science about how living organisms are transformed into fossils and discover what fossils reveal about prehistoric life. Participation is limited to 40 people, so be sure and sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot! Once you have signed up, please check in within 10 minutes of the program start time. If you have not checked in within 10 minutes of the program start time, your spot can be released.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Have fun uncovering artifacts like an archaeologist by carefully excavating chocolate chips from a cookie while using an excavation grid. While performing this activity, you will also learn about the tools and terms used by archaeologists on a dig.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Join us for an interactive presentation by Sheldon Lake State Park Interpreter, Stahr Seck. Learn about behavioral and physical adaptations of alligators and what to do if you happen to meet one at our closest State Park! This program is fun and educational for children of all ages.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

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

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Join us every first Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm for Lego Club here at the Fairbanks Branch Library! We will have Legos, mega blocks and magna tiles to build with. Come have fun! This program is for ages 6-11 but siblings are always welcome. We will meet inside the meeting room. 

This program is provided in part by the generous support of the Friends of the Fairbanks Library.

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

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Is you child struggling to read? Join us on the third Thursday of each month for Pawsome Readers, a beginning reading program where participants practice their reading skills with licensed therapy dogs.

GRADES 1 - 5 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Join us for an all-day, family-friendly celebration packed with Western fun. Test your skills on a mechanical bull, get creative with rodeo themed crafts and programs, and enjoy lively square dancin’.

There’s somethin’ for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages so grab your boots and round up the whole family for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at the library!

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 03:00

This event has been CANCELLED.

Calling all homeschooling families! Join us in a welcoming space where students can engage in fun activities while caregivers network and share ideas. Snacks provided.

This program is intended for children in kindergarten to 6th grade and their families.