Learn about the origin of mariachi, the "King of Mariachi" Vicente Fernández, and what makes mariachi unique as a style of music. You will also get to learn standard musical terms and their definitions like melody, bass, and tempo. Enjoy an interactive experience with games and live examples utilizing mariachi music.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a newfound knowledge on the history of mariachi, an important mariachi figure, and music!
Harris County Public Health will be onsite to provide all of your vaccination needs!
What to bring: An I.D. and your vaccine records (if available)
What to know: Services vary by location, vaccines are offered based on state guidelines and availability.
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) offers childhood and adult vaccines through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program, and the Adult Safety Net (ASN) program.
Get ready for National Night Out 🎉 Bring the whole family for a night of fun, food, and community! It’s the perfect chance to connect with your fellow community members and the first responders who keep us safe every day.
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!
Sunshine Baby Time is an early literacy program for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please join us as we share early literacy tips, stories, songs, and fun!
Tales for Tots is a hands-on early literacy program for toddlers aged 24 months to 3 years, focusing on parent-child interactions. Each week is packed with fun as we sing, talk, read, and play, 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!
How to Attend We want to ensure a positive experience for everyone, but we need your help.
Join us in the Community Engagement Area to play American Mah Jongg! This is not an instructional class, ‘open play’ only, but beginners and advanced players are welcome! No registration or supplies necessary, just come and have a laughing good time with us!
Are you ready to learn more English? Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm - 2:30 pm starting September 3 and ending November 12 (no class on October 15).
This class is for registered applicants. Registration dates for our next set of classes will be announced by early November.
Class takes place at BakerRipley East Aldine: 3000 Aldine Mail Route in the Bowen Education Center.
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 4pm, 30 minutes before the program starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly. You must be here in person to redeem a ticket.
Since 2008, Talk It Up! Book Club at Kingwood Library has brought readers together to explore a variety of fiction and nonfiction. Our selections reflect the diverse interests of our curious, open-minded community and range across genres, themes, and perspectives.
Join us in October as we read and discuss The Librarians by Sherry Thomas.