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 toddler age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Toddlers
Discover the science behind the environment! Harris County Pollution Control Services is hosting a fun and educational program about environmental science at the library. This program is for children of all ages.
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.
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!
Our favorite Traveling Naturalist is back with amazing facts about our friends in the Animal Kingdom! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Dance to Learn is back for the Summer!
Come ready to move and dance for the Move and Read Aloud Program by the Houston Ballet! Dance to Learn is a movement integration program that approaches academic curriculum from a kinesthetic perspective. A storytime format, but with LOTS more movement and dancing!
* program runs for 6 weeks, registration is required
*intended for preschoolers, but siblings welcome!
Watch the Greatest Monster Movie of all Time, color dinosaurs, and enjoy eating chocolate “mud” cups for dessert!
Three soldiers in one presentation! Today’s Americans find it hard to comprehend the difficulties the patriots of the American Revolution had to endure. This program begins with a fully equipped British soldier. Each item of uniform and equipment is explained. This standard is then contrasted with the typical American Continental soldier and rifleman. The program is suitable for primary and upper level grades.
Storytime
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
When & Where Day: Every TuesdayTimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Place: West University Library (2nd floor, kids' area) Who Can Come? (intended audience) Toddlers and their grown-upsThis class is best for toddlers, specifically walkers who are non-talkers/babblers..Note: We cannot host daycare groups or large clubs. How to Get TicketsYou must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free
Storytime for Walkers & Non-talkers/BabblersThis Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Toddlers," specifically children who are walkers AND non-talkers or babblers.
So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "toddlers, who are walkers & non-talkers.
Thank you for your cooperation in holding space for and support ofthe age-appropriate developmental needs of children.
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.