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By admin, Fri, 10/10/2025 - 01:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy to have Fiona and her trainers back with us to help our struggling or shy readers gain confidence.

This program is recommended for ages 6 to 12. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before visiting with the best good boys.

By admin, Fri, 10/10/2025 - 01:00

Tales for Tots is a hands-on story time for toddlers ages 24 months to 3 years. Each week is packed with fun as we sing, talk, read, play, and write our way through exciting stories, catchy songs, wiggle-worthy movement, creative crafts, and more. A fun and engaging way to develop early literacy skills while making new friends!

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00
  • Occurrence: Mondays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
  • Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
  • Ages: 2-3
  • Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers!
  • Additional Info: Free!
  • Location: Kids Corner
  • Ticket Info*: Limit: 65

Children's Ticket Details

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00
  • Occurrence: Mondays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
  • Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Ages: 0-2
  • Description: Join Ms. Missy for stories, songs, and movement for babies and their caregivers.
  • Additional Info: Free! No Registration. Ticket Required. 
  • Location: Kids Corner
  • Ticket Info*: Limit: 50

*Children's Ticket Details

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00

Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.

Our next session will run from February 10- April 21. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.

This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00
  • Date/Day: Mondays, Weekly
  • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Ages: 18+
  • Description: Practice speaking and listening to English in a relaxed setting.
  • Additional Info: FREE! No Registration! All Levels Welcome
  • Contact:
    • Rachel.Evans@LoneStar.edu
      281.290.5254
    • Tracy.Williams@LoneStar.edu
      281.290.3243
By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for

SPECIAL ONE-TIME STORYTIME  

FREE tickets 🎟️🎟️🎟️ will be distributed on a 

"FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED" basis at 10 a.m. (see below).

Enjoy fun stories, engaging songs, and interactive activities designed to spark your little one's imagination. Storytime fosters early literacy skills and a love for reading in a cozy, welcoming environment.

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00

Calling all tweens? Do you enjoy reading? Are you looking for people to talk about what you’ve just read? Are you down for some book related activities?
If your answer is yes to all of the above, sign up for our tween book club to join us for a lively discussion along with a fun activity.
This program is for ages 9-12.
Registration is required.
We will meet in-person in the Spring Branch Memorial Library Meeting Room.
Once registered, you will be contacted when a copy of the book is available for pick up.

By admin, Thu, 10/09/2025 - 22:00

Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.

Events and programs are presented in-person only, unless otherwise noted. Please check the event/program location carefully.

Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.

The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.