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By admin, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 19:00
Event Title
Book Buddies

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. 

Pick up an application for Little Buddies (readers) or Big Buddies (teen volunteers) at the front desk of the South Houston Branch Library!

Start Date
End Date
Event Type
Books & Reading
Audience
Program
Language
Online Event
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Cancelled Event
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Contact Info
Alyssa Martinez
+1-832-927-5530
alyssa.martinez@hcpl.net
Registration Required
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Registration Full
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Registration Instructions

Pick up an application at the front desk of the South Houston Branch Library. Applications are due by August 25th. New Teen Big Buddies are required to attend a training on Tuesday, September 1st at 4:30pm.

Location Details
Meeting Room