Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 4:00 PM to make a vibrant underwater display! We'll use oil, water, and food coloring to make underwater fireworks. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Tweens
Youth grades 4th – 12th will learn how to transform spontaneous ideas from improv games into structured story concepts. Through creative collaboration and quick-thinking exercises, participants explore how characters, conflicts, and resolutions come together to form compelling narratives. By the end of the session, students will present and “pitch” their original play concept as if selling it to a streaming service - building confidence, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Tickets required and will be available 30 minutes before the program.
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.
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 our End-of-Summer Reading Bash! Enjoy some water-themed activities to help keep cool! Multi-aged door prizes will be given out at the end of the event; you must be present to win.
This event will be held outdoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and bring towels in case you get wet. For some activities, an adult must fill out a library Liability Waiver for each participant. Waivers will be available on the day of the event; participants will be given wristbands for these activities.
Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch!
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.
Do you love birds? Do you find owls fascinating? Have you ever wondered what they eat? Come find out and do an owl pellet dissection guided by a ranger from Sheldon Lake State Park!
The program will be in English and is limited to 25 participants, ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn the basics of archery in this fun, hands-on program for teens! Participants will learn about stance, grip, posture, and safety using foam and Velcro-tipped arrows in an inflatable range. No experience needed. Presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Open to ages 11-18 only.
Tickets will be required and available for free at the front desk 15 minutes before event start time.
A waiver signed by a parent or guardian is also required for entry.