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Hey Galena Park community! We are in the middle of flu season. Protect yourself by receiving the flu and/or COVID-19 vaccinations for free! Come to the library on January 29, 2026 from 11am-3pm. Hosted by Harris County Public Health.

¡Hola, comunidad de Galena Park! Estamos en plena temporada de gripe. ¡Protéjanse vacunándose contra la gripe y/o la COVID-19 de forma gratuita! Vengan a la biblioteca el 29 de enero de 2026, de 11 a 4 pm. Organizado por el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Harris.

An hour-long program weaving history, poetry, and song to honor Black legacy- past, present, and still unfolding. I Colori dell’Opera invites the community to “Beyond Emancipation: The History of Black History Month,” an immersive, performance experience that blends living history, spoken-word poetry, and powerful vocal music into one moving narrative. This program is designed for audiences of all ages and creates space for both celebration and reflection—connecting the legacy of Black history to the power of Black artistry on today’s stages.

Do you love crafting? Do you love caffeine? Join the arts & crafts program Make & Wake where we do a new project every month while sipping on coffee or tea, provided by the library. Feel free to bring your own cup of love to drink during the program. This occurs every first Tuesday of each month at 11am.

For this month, we will create a hot glue and painting masterpiece on canvas.

Teens are invited to use Kingwood Branch Library's new sewing machines to learn the basics and make the perfect book accessory: a book sleeve! Fun fabrics and all other materials will be provided. 

This program is for teens ages 13-18.

Teens are invited to make candles from scratch using soy wax and upcycled crayons! Add your own scents and colors for the perfect gift or addition to your space. All materials will be provided. Liability waivers will be required due to the handling of hot wax and must be turned in by the start of the program. Waivers are available at the upstairs reference desk.

This program is for teens ages 13-18.

Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. Snacks will also be provided. 

This program is for teens ages 13-18.  

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime.  We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills.  Ages 0-5.

Book Buddies is a FREE 10-week long literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

At this training, teens interested in being Big Buddies will learn the best practices for reading and interacting with Little Buddies. Attending this training is required to be a Big Buddy.

Join us for our bilingual Storytime! Every week new story themes like Robots, Superheroes, Dragons, and more! Also, play some instruments with us and interactive games between the tales. 🎸 📚 🎮

¡Acompananos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Cada semana, nuevos temas de cuentos como robots, superhéroes, dragones y mucho más. También, toca algunos instrumentos con nosotros y participa en juegos interactivos entre los cuentos. 🎸 📚 🎮

Are you ready to learn more English? Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm - 2 pm starting February 3 and ending April 2 (no classes the week of March 14-21).

This class is for registered applicants. Register in person on one of the following dates:

• Monday Jan 26 at 11:30 AM

• Tuesday Jan 27 at 12:45 PM

• Thursday Jan 29 at 11:30 AM

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