Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.
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Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!
This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
Ages: 0-2
Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, followed by a short play time.
Additional Info: Free! No registration.
Location: Kids Corner
Ticket Info: Limit: 50
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
For Ages 12-17,18 if in school.
Email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net for more information.
Need a quiet place to read or get through your homework? Drop into Focus Mode at the library, an after-school sanctuary with calm vibes, cozy seating, and relaxing lo-fi beats.
Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Come create a cute lil’ Apple Guy with wiggly paper arms and legs! Make your own Mr. Macintosh, Johnny Appleseed, or Granny Smith.
Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
This program is held in our meeting room or on nice days we may move to the Reading Garden, weather permitting.
Ticket distribution begins 15 minutes prior to any event/program.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
This program is canceled due to Family Place Workshop. (8/8/2025)
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.