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!
Kids
We’re excited to partner with School of Rock to bring a fun and educational Children’s Music Class to Stratford Branch Library!
One-hour music experience led by a music professional. Children ages 5–10 will explore the building blocks of music, including rhythm, tempo, and dynamics, through engaging, hands-on activities.
Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library. Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.
Adults and Children are welcome
Walk-ins are Welcome
This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.
Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373
Join us for a fun and creative STEM activity on Thursday, November 19th at 4:30 PM! We'll go outside, pick out some of the fall leaves, and make cyanotypes or sunprints! Cyanotype paper is light sensitive paper that changes color when exposed to sunlight. When we arrange objects on top of the paper and expose the paper to light, the objects will leave behind a shadow or image.
Come engage in creative music-making with Nameless Sound at the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library on Monday, November 9th at 2:00 PM! This program is intended for homeschoolers ages 6-18. This workshop welcomes all voices, musical backgrounds, and degrees of experience, and non-musician performers are encouraged to attend! No experience is necessary and instruments are provided! This workshop focuses on creative music through processes of improvisation, musical story-telling, listening, leadership, and creativity. Join us!
Let your creativity shine at our Dream Catcher Making program at the Highlands Stratford Branch Library! Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting experience where participants of all ages can create their own unique dream catchers to take home. Whether you’re a crafting expert or trying something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of art and imagination. Bring your family and friends and make special memories together at the library!
Book Buddies is a FREE 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).
Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.
Krafty Kids is a whimsical environment where children can express their creativity through a variety of artistic activities, ranging from painting to sculpting. With an extensive selection of supplies and guided sessions, kids have the opportunity to explore their talents and craft unique masterpieces to take home. Join us every Wednesday at 3:45 PM for an inspiring creative adventure!
Come and join us for our Homeschool Meet-Up. This is an opportunity for parents to meet and talk about their homeschool efforts, strategies, goals. Whether you are considering starting or you are already homeschooling, you are welcome to join this informal meet-up. And while the adults are meeting, the children are able to participate in a library activity in the children's department.
Join us for a fun and creative STEM activity on Thursday, November 19th at 4:30 PM! We'll go outside, pick out some of the fall leaves, and make cyanotypes or sunprints! Cyanotype paper is light sensitive paper that changes color when exposed to sunlight. When we arrange objects on top of the paper and expose the paper to light, the objects will leave behind a shadow or image.