Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Elementary
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 3:30, an hour before the program starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.
Join us in making DIY Dumpling Squishies! All materials will be provided. This program is for ages 5-17.
This all ages event celebrates everything Pokemon! Trade cards, learn to play, or bring your handheld to show off what Pokemon you've caught.
Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us as we share our love for the Switch by playing games together and forming new friendships. We will provide the switch and controllers for you to play with or bring your personal device! Light refreshments provided!
This program is intended for children 5 - 12 years old. Tickets handed out starting at 5:30pm.
Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.
Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us for a special movie screening at the library!
Follow a heroic half-dog, half-police officer who sets out to protect his city while facing silly villains, big adventures, and plenty of hilarious surprises!
This program is intended for ages 0-17.
Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.
The next session for the South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 3:30, an hour before the program starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun, hands-on craft! Create and decorate your very own mini piñata to take home. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 5-17.