Teens

**For grades 6th-12th**

*Younger siblings welcome!*

Are you looking for a welcoming and stress-free environment for you and your homeschooled tweens and/or teens? 6th-12th graders will meet other homeschoolers, chat, craft, & have fun at the library!

Meet other parents and form long-lasting connections and a sense of community.

Thursday, November 19 ~ 1 PM


Library programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

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!

Reading Sessions begin: Mondays | 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Join us every Thursday for a fun hour full of crafts and workshops. Relax, have a snack in a safe and welcoming space!

Help save lives and earn donor incentives by donating blood on Monday, December 28th, any time between 1:30-5:00 PM at Katherine Tyra Branch Library. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have their donor bus parked outside taking appointments and walk-ins. 

4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood. 

To make an appointment, click here

Join us for the Friends of the Katy Library Annual Garage Sale.

Explore a treasure trove of goodies and great finds—all while supporting your local library! 

Cash only, so don't forget to bring your bills! 

Every purchase helps fund library programs and services.

See you there!

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

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.

The next session for the Atascocital Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 17, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.