Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 06:00

Dance to Learn is a movement integration program that approaches academic learning from a kinesthetic perspective. Houston Ballet teaching artists work to create lessons that address TEKS in multiple subject areas while building Social Emotional Skills. Shhhh! Don't tell your kids that they are learning! They will be having a blast pretending to dance like dinosaurs! Group size is limited to 25 participants, so be sure to sign up at the front desk.

By admin, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 00:00

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

By admin, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 00:00

For over 15 years, Books Alive has presented beloved children’s books adapted into original, fully staged musicals, brought to life by its professional touring company, promoting literacy and introducing audiences to the magic of theatre!

This year's presentation is based on the book "The Ballerina with Webbed Feet" by Pam Von Scoyoc.

By admin, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:00

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for songs, stories and fingerplays designed to develop your child's early literacy skills. Plus there is plenty of time for the children to play and for caregivers to socialize. Fun for  toddlers and their caregivers!

By admin, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:00

Welcome to the Andyrooniverse!

It's time to sing and dance with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at the Dinosaur Party! In this interactive concert, you'll wave your little arms like a T-Rex, run like a Velociraptor, and bop like a Triceratops while Andyroo sings his dinosaur hits from the Mesozoic Era to the modern day.

*Recommended for families with children age 3 to 8.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 21:00

Learn from docents from the Houston Museum of Natural Science about how living organisms are transformed into fossils and discover what fossils reveal about prehistoric life. Participation is limited to 40 people, so be sure and sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot! Once you have signed up, please check in within 10 minutes of the program start time. If you have not checked in within 10 minutes of the program start time, your spot can be released.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Have fun uncovering artifacts like an archaeologist by carefully excavating chocolate chips from a cookie while using an excavation grid. While performing this activity, you will also learn about the tools and terms used by archaeologists on a dig.

By admin, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:00

Join us for an interactive presentation by Sheldon Lake State Park Interpreter, Stahr Seck. Learn about behavioral and physical adaptations of alligators and what to do if you happen to meet one at our closest State Park! This program is fun and educational for children of all ages.