Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy our furry best friends are here 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.
Adults deserve to play too! On the first Saturday of the month, join us all day in the second floor Conference Room for creativity and construction.
Any attendant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For 2025, the July Adult LEGO Saturday will be canceled due to the Fourth of July weekend.
Mother Goose is a gentle early-learning program, which focuses on the interaction between parent(s) and their little ones. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities such as play, sing-alongs, and rhymes. Come join the fun and meet new friends. We look forward to seeing you!
How to Attend
We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Omar Gamez, language tutor will facilitate four beginning Spanish classes on four Mondays on the dates of August 18th, August 25th, September 8th and September 15th from 1 to 2 pm. We will meet in the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library Meeting Room. Register for these classes at www.hcpl.net
For high school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.
For high school and middle school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.
Express Children's Theatre presents AN ART CLASS FOR KIDS WITH FRIDA KAHLO, commissioned by Rothko Chapel.
Thanks to a time-bending twist, the iconic artist Frida Kahlo will travel from 1940s Mexico to lead an art class for Galena Park families! Materials will include crayons and colored pencils and everyone will get a chance to make self-portraits and learn about Frida in the process. Great for all ages!
Middle school only. Meet in the computer lab for a social hour with computer & board games.
Unlock the Power of Technology!
Are you new to using a computer or just want to brush up on the basics? Join us for a hands-on class designed to help you feel more confident and comfortable with computers to complete everyday tasks.
What you’ll learn in this class:
🔹Identifying computer hardware
🔹How to use the mouse and keyboard
🔹Learn how to access the internet