Elementary

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 22:00

 Use slime materials and foam beads to create a crunchy slime!

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. These programs are designed to engage children in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities and change on a monthly basis.

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.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:00

Join us to make your very own pet rock! With a bit of paint, some googly eyes, and your creative touch, you'll have your very own pet rock in no time!



*Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins at the children's reference desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly so please plan accordingly. *

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:00

Do you hear that? Is it a stegosaurus stampede? No! It's everyone running to the library for the Summer Reading Kick-off Party!

This all-ages event will include crafts, games, a movie, and a LEGO challenge! Win fun prizes, get your face painted, and get registered for our Summer Reading Program.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:00

For: Pre-K 4–Elementary

USA 250: 1800s Toys

Dress Up Day: American 1800s

Step back in time to the 1800s! Children will meet a special guest from the past, explore daily life long ago, and create toys inspired by the era. In celebration of American Girl's 40th anniversary, each participant will also receive a special book to take home.

How to Attend:

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 01:00

Join us to make your very own pet rock! With a bit of paint, some googly eyes, and your creative touch, you'll have your very own pet rock in no time!



*Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins at the children's reference desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly so please plan accordingly. *

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 01:00

Do you like snakes and lizards? Come meet some live reptiles up close and learn about their unique features. You will even have a chance to touch them if you want to! Join us on Thursday, July 16th at 3:00 pm for Meet the Animals: Reptiles with Rebecca Franco from the Cy-Fair ISD Science Resource Center. 

The mission of the Charlotte Davis Burns Science Resource Center is to support and enrich the science program in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. so that their graduates will achieve the goal of scientific literacy.

By admin, Wed, 04/29/2026 - 01:00

Make a glittering butterfly or dazzling dinosaur diamond painted garden stake decoration this summer. 

This craft is for ages 6-12. Tickets will be provided 30 minutes before the program at the information desk.
Space is limited.

By admin, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:00

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

By admin, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 10:00

This FREE Art Camp is a program in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) that has been available at HCPL branches since Summer 2000. This program is made available to us for free, thanks to grants that the MFAH receives.