Family

Get up close and hands-on at an exciting interactive animal session with The Creature Teacher!

Join us on Thursday, June 25th at 2:00 PM at the San Jacinto Community Center (604 Highland Woods Dr., Highlands, TX 77562) for a wild and educational experience the whole family will enjoy.

Meet a variety of fascinating animals and learn all about their habitats, behaviors, and unique traits in an engaging, up-close setting. This interactive program encourages curiosity, questions, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Get ready to be amazed at Reading Is Magic with Magic Lenny!

Join us on Thursday, June 18th at 2:00 PM at the San Jacinto Community Center (604 Highland Woods Dr., Highlands, TX 77562) for a magical, interactive show that brings the joy of reading to life.

Magic Lenny combines mind-blowing tricks, comedy, and storytelling to create an unforgettable experience that inspires kids to explore the world through books. This fun-filled performance is perfect for families and designed to spark imagination while celebrating the magic of reading.

Join us for a Father's Day celebration! We will be hosting a donut brunch for the dads we love so much! Grab a donut and some coffee (or milk) and show appreciation for the father or father-figure in your life!

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program. Come sign-up for SRP, learn about the library activities available this summer, explore the services of our community partners, and have food and fun!

Discover how music can tell a story during this interactive program inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Participants will listen for the musical “caterpillar motif” and move along with the performance before taking part in the “Butterfly Ballet,” using sound and movement to explore each stage of the butterfly life cycle. Recommended for K-1^st grade.

This performance is inspired by two of the oldest forms of communication—the drum and the human voice. It explores the origins and history of African percussion and Spirituals from Americans of African descent. Students learn about traditional African drums such as the Djembe, Ashiko, and Dun Dun, as well as the Congolese Tumbadora.

Come explore the history and meanings behind Spirituals; learn how rivers, locomotives, and the Big Dipper symbolized freedom! Get hands on experience creating rhythms representing the life cycle of a river.

Celebrate 250 years of American history with a special Americana performance by the Classical Sing, Move & Play Company!

This interactive program introduces children to American-themed classical music through singing, movement, and playful activities. Children will explore rhythm, creativity, and learning skills while celebrating the rich musical heritage of the United States. 

Pattie Patty is head over webbed feet in love with ballet! But seriously, can a duck even dance? What’s the secret sauce to becoming a prima ballerina? Join her on a quest to discover that it involves more than just wishing! Will she ever manage a pirouette without a belly flop? Will she find a way to be happy with her feathery self? Pattie learns that ballet isn’t just about dreaming big; it takes some flapping! While the Gabi Goose is rolling in the pond with laughter and Sarge the Frog is turning red with embarrassment, Pattie finds out who her true pals really are.

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!

Texas Sized Pride for America's 250th - Preserving our Heritage: Step into history and discover the people, places, and events that shaped our nation. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the exhibit’s display panels and interactive kiosks bring to life the stories behind our country’s founding.

The exhibit will be on display at the Katy Library for the entire month of July, during regular library business hours.

This exhibit is sponsored by the Sam Houston Chapter, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution.