South Houston Branch Library

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla (Jennifer Lopez) is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham (Edward James Olmos), realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez (Jon Seda), who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.



Film is Rated: PG; Duration: 2 hrs 7 mins

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Are you crafty with your folds? Show off your folding ability with different Origami creations!

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. This is a multi-disciplinary program that provides children an opportunity to have hands-on, creative ways to design, experiment, and investigate a challenge while working with others.

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Bring out the inner artist you did not know you had in our monthly painting class! No experience required for this simple yet fun class. All materials provided. Light snacks and refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the South Houston Library.

This month's activity is a "Paint the other person" portrait activity!

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Learn how to use a computer mouse.

We will practice clicking, selecting text, scrolling on a page and dragging icons and files.

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

National Hispanic Heritage Month is almost here and we'll be playing Toma Todo!

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Join us for one hour of low-intensity exercise that will help your energy levels and get you moving! WALK 2B FIT Exercise is an opportunity for you to meet new friends and improve your health! Bring your tennis shoes, bottled water and sweat towel!

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

A.M.I.G.O.S.(Amigos Meeting Intended Goals of South Houston) Friends of the South Houston Library is a nonprofit 501 c3 volunteer group that meets once a month. If you are ready to make a difference and help them raise funds for programs such as the Summer Reading Program, after-school programs, and cultural programming and activities, we invite you to join them! 

By admin, Tue, 08/26/2025 - 01:48

Emily, a children's librarian at the Clear Lake Freeman Branch, will be visiting us for 2 weeks and that means... STORYTIME! 

Bring your little ones and join us for some stories and giggles!

Program is for children ages 0–4.