Aldine library invites you to take part in our 7th annual Fall Festival. We'll have trick or treating, a real-live petting zoo, community partners, face painting, black light haunted house and more. We cannot wait for this family-fun event! Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. No registration required. All are welcome!
Elementary
Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).
Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.
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.
Travel with us as we explore the world through art! Enjoy a fun hands-on learning experience that covers artists both past and present and create your own masterpiece inspired by their amazing artwork!
This program is for children ages 6-12 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.
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.
Join us on Friday, September 11th from 3-5 for a special camping-themed program to promote library card sign-ups. There will be s'mores, books, crafts, and other activities.
Weaving Mandalas: A Creative Journey *Limited to 30 children, ages 5-11 years. First come first served.
Join Cindy Ventura from Young Audiences of Houston for a fun and creative weaving experience as we explore the beautiful world of mandalas! Kids will learn simple weaving techniques and create their own colorful mandala-inspired piece.
Through colors, shapes, music, and creativity, participants will explore self-expression while enjoying calming meditation and healing music.
It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Play games and complete challenges in this money-focused activity! Beacon FCU will be joining us for this week's Kids' Corner to help kids and family learn more about beginner financial skills. Kids in grades K-5 are invited to participate with their families.
Shop new or gently used Halloween costumes for free!
Children and adult costumes and accessories available.
Shopping begins Friday October 2nd at 11:00 (NO EARLY SHOPPERS)