Lego Free Build
For ages 5 – 12
Mondays, July 3rd & July 24th at 2 PM
Children ages 5 – 12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and construct whatever their heart desires with our extensive Lego collection.
Toddler Storytime
For ages 1 – 3
Tuesdays, July 11th, 18th & 25th at 10 AM
Toddlers will listen to stories, sing/move to music and action rhymes, and enjoy bubbles and playtime with others.
Preschool Storytime
For ages 3 – 5
Wednesdays, July 12th, 19th, & 26th at 10 AM
Preschoolers will hear stories, sing/dance to music and rhymes, then enjoy fingerplays and a fun craft or special activity.
Astros Mascot Orbit Visits the Library!
For ages 5 – 12
TICKET REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE
Thursday, June 6th at 10 AM
The Orbit Reading Rally Show, presented by Oxy, educates students on the importance of reading 20 minutes a day and how it affects their daily lives by helping them Get Smarter, Learn New Things, and Prepare for Their Future! Free tickets will be available one week prior to the programming date and can be picked up at the Library Information Desk.
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Ocean Life
For ages 5 – 12
TICKET REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE
Wednesday, July 12th at 2 PM
Dive into Earth’s largest ecosystem and examine intriguing examples of diverse ocean life! Free tickets will be available one week prior to the programming date and can be picked up at the Library Information Desk.
Spin Art
For ages 5 – 8
Thursday, July 13th at 10 AM
Using salad spinners and paint, spin and make some spectacular design. Become a human spirograph!
Spin Art
For ages 9 – 12
Wednesday, July 19th at 10 AM
Using salad spinners and paint, spin and make some spectacular design. Become a human spirograph!
Circle Art
For ages 5 – 8
Thursday, July 20th at 10 AM
Paint your own circle art! Art program inspired by the circle art of Sonia Delaunay and Wassily Kandinsky.
Collage Art
For ages 9 – 12
Wednesday, July 26th at 2 PM
Create a fabulous work of art by adding objects and paper to a basic design.
STEM: Carousel/Circus Tent
For ages 5 – 8
Thursday, July 27th at 10 AM
Stem Engineering: Construct a carousel or circus tent using the materials provided to you!
Magician John O’Bryant
For ages 5 – 12
TICKET REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE
Monday, July 31st at 2 PM
Discover the Magic in Reading! Encourage children to read and help them realize that whatever they want to learn can be found in a book all while using magic, illusion, music, storytelling, goofy props, audience participation, and giveaways! Free tickets will be available one week prior to the programming date and can be picked up at the Library Information Desk.
Teen Events:
Easy String & Stitch Art
For ages 12 – 18
Thursday, July 13th at 2 PM
Create some visual stitch art wall décor using simple templates you can choose from!
Glue Gun Resist Art & T-shirts
For ages 12 – 18
Thursday, July 20th at 2 PM
Use glue guns to create ‘resist art’ and to decorate a solid-colored T-shirt with your own design!
DIY Felt Crafts
For ages 12 – 18
Thursday, July 27th at 2 PM
Choose from lightweight or heavy felt and create bookmarks, succulents, badges, brooches, and more!
JackBox & Board Game Fridays
For ages 12 – 18
Fridays, July 14th, 21st, & 28th at 2 PM
Try out our digital gaming collection or our physical board games! If you prefer the classics like UNO or Chess, we have those on hand, too!
Adult Events:
Medicare 101
Saturday, July 8th at 2 PM
Learn the A, B, C’s & basics of Medicare, and the different coverage options between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOB Club)
Saturday, July 11th at 5:30 PM
This month, we’ll discuss your current and favorite reads, and decide on reading one or two of last year’s award winners for future discussions. Ask about our Zoom virtual option! Held monthly every second Tuesday.
Health Screenings
Thursday, July 13th at 10 AM
Take advantage of FREE health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar and oxygen level checks. Now offering COVID vaccines and influenza vaccines.
Houston Audubon Bird Survey: Held at the Texas City Dike, First Lady Pavilion
Thursday, July 20th at 9 AM
Look for the first parking lot on the left at the beginning of the dike. Facilitated by Stennie Meadours, a Galveston County Master Naturalist. For more information, please contact Stennie at stenmead@aol.com or call our Adult Services Librarian at (409) 643-5974.
