Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 19:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 19:00

Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!


Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 16:00

Bounce, wiggle, and learn with us! 

Join other babies and their parents or caregivers for a fun-filled weekly Baby Storytime. Each session features gentle songs, rhymes, age-appropriate stories, and interactive play designed to support early literacy and encourage bonding.

This program is specially geared for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Come enjoy stories, movement, and social time with other little learners!

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 16:00

Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15–11:45 AM for Preschool Explorer Time!

Designed especially for children ages 3–5, this 30-minute hands-on sensory play program encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Each week, little learners will engage in fun, interactive activities that help build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and early language and motor development.

Come explore, discover, and play with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 10:00

Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!


Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:00

Play, Learn, and Grow Together! 

From September 2 through September 30, our regular Patty Cake Baby Story Time will be replaced by the Play and Grow Family Place Workshops. Baby Story Time will return on October 7.

Join us for this special 5-week parent-child workshop designed to support early childhood development while strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers. Children ages 1–3 will enjoy hands-on play with toys and activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and learning.

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:00

Unearth your family’ history using genealogy research and tools. A representative from the West Houston Area Genealogy Society will present tools and resources you can use to uncover your family lineage. Learn how to get started with your genealogy research on Saturday, August 8, at 2 PM.

By admin, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 19:00

Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.

After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!