Elementary

Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

Come get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.

The next session for the South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

Discovery Time with Miss Christine is a fun and engaging story time for the whole family! Each week, we build literacy skills through the five essential practices: playing, singing, talking, reading, and writing.

For: Pre-School & Elementary (ages 3 to 10 years old).  Younger siblings may participate with the active support of a parent or caregiver as long as they do not disrupt the program.

How to Attend: 

It's that time again! Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings teens and children (Kinder-3rd) together to share the joy of reading. This is a 10 week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes. Our first meeting will be September 11th so sign up now! For more information click here.
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Rescheduled due to Library Closure on Monday October 12th and Cancellation of services on October 19, 

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.  

Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

Come get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.

Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us for a monthly event designed to help reluctant or shy readers gain confidence, with the help of some very good dogs. Paws for Therapy will provide trained therapy dogs, ready to help your child practice their reading! Each participant will get 10 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.

Reserve your spot the day of the event by selecting a time slot on our sign-up sheet 30 minutes prior to the program.