Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

Three soldiers in one presentation! Today’s Americans find it hard to comprehend the difficulties the patriots of the American Revolution had to endure. This program begins with a fully equipped British soldier. Each item of uniform and equipment is explained. This standard is then contrasted with the typical American Continental soldier and rifleman.

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.

Grades 4-12 come decorate a dragon eye, toss some sheep with a catapult you build, and leave with a Viking hat you craft! Tickets will be available at the customer service desk 30 minutes before the program.

Join us for a fun summer arts and craft time presented by National Charity League volunteers. This program is for elementary school-aged children.

Bright Star Theatre presents Peter Pan. Bright Star will bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Kids will love the antics of Tinkerbell, the bumbling Captain Hook, Darling Wendy, and the free-spirited adventurous boy who just wouldn’t grow up. Shows at 1:30 PM and 3 PM.

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.

Express Children's Theatre presents AN ART CLASS FOR KIDS WITH FRIDA KAHLO, commissioned by Rothko Chapel. Thanks to a time-bending twist, the iconic artist Frida Kahlo will travel from 1940s Mexico to lead an art class for Houston families! Materials will include crayons and colored pencils and everyone will get a chance to make self-portraits and learn about Frida in the process.

Space is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program.

Will you be in grades 4-5 in August? Then this party is for you! Personalize a button, decorate a cupcake and more! Show the librarian you are signed up for summer reading on Beanstack and get your name entered into a special raffle!

Join us for a fun summer arts and craft time presented by National Charity League volunteers. This program is for elementary school-aged children.

Come and pet your favorite animals in the petting zoo. No tickets are needed for this program, which will be outdoors. Please make sure to wear hats and comfortable clothing. This program is sponsored by Shell Federal Credit Union.

Books Alive presents Three Nasty Gnarlies. When three funky, frolicking, dump-dwelling creatures see themselves through the eyes of a glamorous butterfly, their world is turned upside down. Alas, there is only one thing left to do...they too, must become butterflies! 2 Shows at 1:30 PM and 3 PM.

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.

Books Alive presents Three Nasty Gnarlies. When three funky, frolicking, dump-dwelling creatures see themselves through the eyes of a glamorous butterfly, their world is turned upside down. Alas, there is only one thing left to do...they too, must become butterflies! 2 Shows at 1:30 PM and 3 PM.

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance. Priority seating is for children ages 5-11; little kids and parents will be allowed in as space permits.