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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 Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library will run from September 8th - November 17th, 2025. The Buddies will meet on Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

Pick up an application at the front desk of the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library!

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Join us every Saturday in our children's area for a family-friendly Story Time with Sawyer, a certified therapy dog, and his human, Betsy!

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our homeschool program: Treasure Hunters! Each month, Ms. Amberly will host a program sure to spark innovation and curiosity in everyone.

This program is strictly for ages 8 to 12. If there are Littles in your group, please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the siblings engage in new skills.
Supplies are limited, so please pick up a ticket from the Children's staff 15mins prior to the program.

This is a writers' club meant for all writers to learn more about the art, share their work, and learn from other writers about their work process, publishing, and writing journey.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a brief excerpt from any Work In Progress (WIPs) or other material they are willing to share. At your discretion, you may bring handouts with the material printed on it.

Writers of all levels are welcomed, including people just wanting to learn more!

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for a delightful crafting experience! Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts. *For 18+, registration is required.*

Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you. To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios y profesionales que te rodean. Para programar una cita, haz clic en el enlace de abajo o llama. También ofrecemos citas virtuales.

Schedule Appointment with FutureU | Programar cita con FutureU

Join our Friends group at their annual meeting! The Friends of the Katy Library are a group of volunteers who support the library, primarily by raising funds for library programming and garden upkeep.

Attend this annual meeting to learn more about the Friends and meet the Friends board members. The Friends always welcome new members!

If English is not your  first language and would like to enhance your Reading, Listening and Speaking skill- then join us Every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm to read something you like, do some listening and speaking practice by chatting with fellows like you. Have fun and make new friends as well!