Discover the Wonders of Wildlife with The Creature Teacher!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure! The Creature Teacher brings the zoo to you with exciting, hands-on live animal encounters designed just for your summer program. Kids of all ages will meet fascinating exotic creatures and friendly farm animals while learning about habitats, conservation, and the natural world through fun, interactive presentations.
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!
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.
Step into the wild!
Join us for an exciting Exotic Animal Show featuring live animals and unforgettable encounters. Travel through time as you learn about the amazing animals from the age of dinosaurs to the incredible creatures we share the planet with today. Our shows are packed with fun facts and up-close experiences, perfect for curious kids of all ages and animal-loving adults. Get ready to experience the wild with Wild Things Zoofari!
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Discover the Wonders of Wildlife with The Creature Teacher!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure! The Creature Teacher brings the zoo to you with exciting, hands-on live animal encounters designed just for your summer program. Kids of all ages will meet fascinating exotic creatures and friendly farm animals while learning about habitats, conservation, and the natural world through fun, interactive presentations.
Celebrate 250 years of American history with a special Americana performance by the Classical Sing, Move & Play Company!
Designed especially for preschoolers, this interactive program introduces young children to American-themed classical music through singing, movement, and playful activities. Children will explore rhythm, creativity, and early learning skills while celebrating the rich musical heritage of the United States.
Perfect for ages 3–5. Come sing, move, and celebrate with us!
Join us this summer for an unforgettable performance with John O’Bryant! With over 15 years of experience entertaining audiences of all ages, John brings high-energy, original shows that are fun, engaging, and full of excitement. Get ready for a memorable, family-friendly event that will take your summer at the library to the next level!
Tickets available for ages 5-11 30 minutes before each event. Priority seating is for the k-5th group. Parents and other children will be allowed in if space allows.
Join us this summer for an unforgettable performance with John O’Bryant! With over 15 years of experience entertaining audiences of all ages, John brings high-energy, original shows that are fun, engaging, and full of excitement. Get ready for a memorable, family-friendly event that will take your summer at the library to the next level!
Tickets available for ages 5-11 30 minutes before each event. Priority seating is for the k-5th group. Parents and other children will be allowed in if space allows.