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Join us on 2nd Tuesdays for the Afternoon Book Club, a self-run club of readers! If you enjoy sampling a wide range of authors and genres, this is the book club for you!

Some copies are available downstairs at the Reference Desk, but each member is responsible for obtaining their own copy. Please check out our catalog to request a book! 

Jan - Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner

Feb - The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff

Mar - The Emperor of Gladness - Ocean Vuong

Apr - We Are All Guilty Here - Karin Slaughter

The renowned touring company, "Books Alive" has another incredible summer program for us, The Ballerina with Webbed Feet! 

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 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 Toddler Time.

The Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library will host afterschool math tutoring for students from 4th to 12th grade. Thiis service is walk in and the services will be held in the study room.

Come Move and Groove with Us!

Join us for a fun-filled session of reading. singing, and playful movement!
It’s the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the joy of books and reading while building important motor skills.

Through music, movement, and play, we’ll help support your child’s growth in a joyful, engaging way—because play is essential to every part of toddler development!

• Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
• Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
• Ages: 3-6
• Description: Stories, songs, and movement! Get ready to sing, play, read, and talk with Ms. Missy in this action-packed story time.
• Additional Info: Free! No Registration
• Location: Kids Corner
• Ticket Info*: Limit: 65

*Children's Ticket Details

• Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
• Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
• Ages: 3-6
• Description: Stories, songs, and movement! Get ready to sing, play, read, and talk with Ms. Missy in this action-packed story time.
• Additional Info: Free! No Registration
• Location: Kids Corner
• Ticket Info*: Limit: 65

*Children's Ticket Details

Amber is ancient tree resin that is petrified. It is valuable both as jewelry and artifacts for paleontologists when plants or insects are preserved in it. Join us in making amber look-a-likes using glass stones to preserve your own works of art. Add a magnet and you will have a treasure for your locker or refrigerator!

Bring in your old kpop albums, photocards, and merch to trade with other fans! Any new or gently used items that other folks might be interested in are welcome, no restrictions on groups or artists. We will also have a free photocard decoration station!

Participants determine what they consider to be a fair trade for their items. Please note that per county policies, no buying or selling can take place at Harris County facilities. Trades must be item-for-item or given as gifts.