Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Booked This Afternoon meets in person on the second Thursday of the month, October 9, at 2 PM. This month we will be discussing Gulf Coast Reads pick, The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu.

Gulf Coast Reads is an annual regional reading initiative focused on promoting simultaneous reading or listening to a selected title by those living along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.



















By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

Get ready for a frightfully fun and delicious afternoon! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to transform ordinary cupcakes into spooky (and sweet!) Halloween masterpieces. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this class is designed to spark your creativity and teach you professional decorating tips you can use at home. Join us on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM. Registration is required.

By admin, Sun, 09/07/2025 - 13:51

Young Audiences of Houston Presents: "Passport to the World" with Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw!  

"Hands-on visual arts program where students can create Kachina dolls, design totem-inspired constructions, and craft rattles while learning about their cultural meaning and traditions"





By admin, Sun, 09/07/2025 - 13:51

This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.

By admin, Sun, 09/07/2025 - 13:51

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Fri, 09/05/2025 - 01:48

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

By admin, Fri, 09/05/2025 - 01:48

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun every Thursday at 10:15 am or 11:15 am! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18-35 months. No ticket required.

By admin, Fri, 09/05/2025 - 01:48

Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided. 

10-29-25 = Special Lego Halloween Challenge!  We will be in the main lobby due to early voting

11-5-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

11-12-25 = Lego Challenge

11-19-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

12-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League

12-10-25 = Lego Challenge

By admin, Fri, 09/05/2025 - 01:48

This program, offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM provides children (ages 3-5) with early literacy skills through oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition (also known as books, rhymes and songs). Crafts or coloring sheets will be provided for children at the end of story time.