As part of our Summer Reading Program and the Texas America 250 celebration, join us for a journey from the prehistoric past to our modern frontier! Randolph Watson, a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator and educator with the Houston SPCA Wild Center of Texas, will give a presentation titled "Peaceful Coexistence with Native Texas Wildlife".
Teens
Join us for an engineering challenge at Jacinto City Library! This month's challenge is ... cardboard boats!
Create a boat out of craft materials then put it to the test! Let's see who can hold the most weight! The top 3 boats will get a prize!
July 29th 4:30 - 5:30pm
Ages 9-12
All materials provided
Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.
- This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during orientation and appointments.
We will meet in the Meeting Room on the 1st Floor.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
Meeting room, 1st Floor!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Starting college can feel like trying to solve a puzzle without the picture on the box. Good news — we’ve got the cheat sheet. In this presentation, a former academic advisor shares the real talk you won’t always hear during orientation.
Get the inside scoop on:
Choosing (and maybe changing) your major — without the panic
Time management tips that actually work
How to build a schedule you won’t regret by mid-semester
Campus resources most students don’t use (but should)
The truth about professors, advising, and getting help early
Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 9 weeks of reading adventures!
Not sure what comes next after graduation? This session is designed to help high school students explore the many pathways available after high school and make informed decisions about their future. Whether you're considering college, trade school, entering the workforce, or taking a gap year, we’ll break down each option and what it can look like for you.
- Day: 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday June 1-Aug 1
- Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
- Ages: 13-18
- Description: Whether anime, manga, and cosplay have been part of your life for years or you're just getting started, this club is for you! Join us to discuss your favorite titles and series and get recommendations on what to try next.
- Additional Info: Free! No registration
- Ticket Info*: No tickets! Just stop in!
Day: Thursdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1
Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Ages: 13-18
Description: Join us for Teen Game Time! Hang out, play games, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Additional Info: Free! Tickets at the Adult Reference Desk
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