Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 9 weeks of reading adventures!
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Hosted by Creative Mental Wellness, DAISY’s Little Sprouts helps younger children start building a healthy emotional vocabulary and practice empathy. Children and caregivers participate together in guided story time followed by fun, reflective activities. **DAISY The Mental Health Dachshund will even join each book club discussion!
- Focuses on big feelings, self-regulation, friendship, and kindness
- Encourages parent-child bonding
- Includes crafts, coloring sheets, or movement-based activities
- Ideal for early learners and families
Join the High Meadows Library and The Michelle Project for a special Saturday story time! These interactive story times are suitable for all ages and abilities. We’ll explore the world of early literacy through singing, talking, writing, playing, and reading! Each super fun educational adventure is inspired by celebrations and traditions from that month. There's always a free book waiting for you at every session!
Join us on August 5th from 4-5:30 PM to do some cool dino crafts, watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and pick up your SRP Passport prizes!!! We will also be raffling off some cool library related items all for FREE!! We hope to see you there!
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special pajama Storytime with Ms. Amberly! Stuffies welcome and pajamas encouraged!
This program is for families of all shapes and sizes! No ages excluded. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of this event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before attending this event.
Join us for an interactive story time for children of all ages! This program features songs, books, and crafts each week.
Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Family story time.
Come and see Hedgie, our hedgehog, the library pet here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library!
He will be awake and ready to meet you! Learn some interesting hedgehog facts and watch as Hedgie explores his surroundings. He may even let you pet him!
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free and available in the children's department 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
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.