West University Branch Library

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:09

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 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:09

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for


Wee Wednesday Storytime with other young children and parents/caregivers.

🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6! Every Wednesday, join us for a joyful journey through picture books, playful rhymes, and interactive fun that helps little ones build early literacy skills while making new friends. 📚✨

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:02

🌟 Calling All Teens! 🌟

Are you in 7th–12th grade and looking for a fun, meaningful way to earn volunteer hours and make a difference? Become a Big Buddy at HCPL West University Branch Library!

As a Big Buddy, you’ll be paired with a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade (a Little Buddy) for 10 weeks of shared reading and mentorship.

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:02

Come to West University Branch Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 11am for Polliwog Club! Naturalist Cece Cherry from Precinct 1's Environmental Education program will host a special program for our youngest explorers (ages 2-4 years)! The program will include animals and a brief age-appropriate activity at the end. 

Program will be at the library in the children's section. No registration required!

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:02

Join us at the HCPL West University Branch Library for


Wee Wednesday Storytime with other young children and parents/caregivers.

🎉 Wee Wednesdays Storytime is a weekly celebration of stories, songs, and silliness designed just for preschoolers ages 2–6! Every Wednesday, join us for a joyful journey through picture books, playful rhymes, and interactive fun that helps little ones build early literacy skills while making new friends. 📚✨

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 12:02

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.

Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:59

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café, where various volunteer repair coaches are on hand to help repair your items free of charge. We have tools and commonly needed materials on hand during the event. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time while you are here. Some examples of potential items that can be fixed include:

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:59

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 10 weeks of reading adventures!

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:59

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.

Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.

By admin, Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:59

Join us for a craft time for our youngest artists! This activity is intended for children ages 2 and up.

Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Depending on weather and mess level, this program will either be outside the library or in the children's section upstairs.