Family Storytime: Pajama Edition!
Join us for a cozy and fun Family Storytime at the Maud Smith Marks library! Bring the whole family and settle in for a delightful session of stories, songs, and interactive activities perfect for all ages. Wear your comfiest pajamas, and feel free to bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket for extra snuggly vibes.
Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next Members-Only preview used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock-bottom prices.
If you are not a member of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library, you may join at the door for $10. All proceeds will benefit the library.
Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided.
9-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-10-25 = Lego Challenge
9-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-24-25 = STEM Activity
10-1-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-8-25 = Lego Challenge
10-15-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-22-25 = Craft in lobby due to early voting
Paws For Therapy “Read to a Dog”
Join us from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Children’s section of the library. “Paws for Therapy” is a group of volunteers in the Houston area who enjoy sharing their trained therapy dogs with those in need of love and comfort. Reading can be hard, so kids, ages 5-11 can get comfortable and practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.
Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided.
9-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-10-25 = Lego Challenge
9-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-24-25 = STEM Activity
10-1-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-8-25 = Lego Challenge
10-15-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-22-25 = Craft in lobby due to early voting
Join us on Saturday, September 6, at 2 PM to unlock the secrets of computer language in this hands-on STEM experience! In this 45-minute session, students will explore the basics of binary code through a fun, creative activity—making their very own coded bracelets. Perfect for ages 8–14, this program combines tech, problem-solving, and art in a way that’s exciting and easy to follow. This STEM program is presented by Wow That’s Stem!
All materials are provided. Bring your friends and get ready to create something cool—and coded!
Join us for arts, crafts, and STEM projects each Wednesday at 4:30pm. This program is for K-5th graders. All materials provided.
9-3-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-10-25 = Lego Challenge
9-17-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
9-24-25 = STEM Activity
10-1-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-8-25 = Lego Challenge
10-15-25 = Craft Time - presented by National Charity League
10-22-25 = Craft in lobby due to early voting
Star Wars Reads is back for 2025! Join us for an afternoon packed with activities! Learn the ways of the Force with the Mustafar Saber Guild, practice your saber skills with virtual reality, shoot down battle droids, and make your own [pool noodle] lightsaber! And last but not least...enter your name for one of our grand prizes!
All ages are welcome to join the fun! Costumes encouraged!
For more information, email victoria.allums@hcpl.net or visit online at hcpl.net
Join us for LEGO Create, a program where kids free build with LEGO, or complete simple building challenges!
This program is for kids ages 5-12 and is limited to 25 children. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.
For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Join us for some innovative fun as we experiment with Makey Makey kits!
This program is for children ages 7-10. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.
For more information, please call the library at 832-559-4235.