Perennial Gardening and Rose Month
6/1/2008 - 6/30/2008
June is Perennial Gardening and Rose Month, a perfect to celebrate the versatility and beauty of perennial garden plants. It is also an opportunity t recognize American grown roses, our national floral emblem. Browse through a collection of gardening books on display for the month of June.
July is Family Reunion Month
7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008
July is the most popular month of the year for families to meet and celebrate the unique history of their family. Enjoy a display of books dealing with tips on planning and organizing family reunions, and genealogy. The display will be available July 1-31, 2008.
Events
Storytime
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Ages: children. Wednesdays.
Bike safety
5/10/2008 2:00 PM
Learn about bike safety from the Houston Police Department.
Origami
5/17/2008 2:00 PM
The Chinese Community Center will be here to help you learn how to form art from paper. It is a colorful and simple art technique.
Playgroup Time
6/2/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Stranger Danger
6/3/2008 6:00 PM
Educate your children about 911, drug awareness, crime prevention, stranger danger, and general safety. A presentation by the office of Harris County Sheriff Department Robot GIZMO may make an appearance.
Summer Reading Craft Session
6/5/2008 10:30 AM
Express your creativity. Make and take an artistic craft. Ages: children.
Playgroup Time
6/9/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Magic Show
6/12/2008 10:30 AM
Ted Schwank will present a fun interactive and first-class magic show. Ages: children.
Free KAPLAN Test Strategies Session
6/14/2008 12:00 PM
In need of test taking strategies to help boost your college entrance exam score. Register for this session that is sure to help you. Ages: teens.
Playgroup Time
6/16/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Salsa Dancing for Teens
6/18/2008 4:00 PM
Salsa Dancing for Teens. Come show your moves and learn new ones. All interested Teens come on out and have some summer fun.
Summer Reading Craft Session
6/19/2008 10:30 AM
Express your creativity. Make and take an artistic craft. Ages: children.
Childhood Obesity
6/21/2008 3:00 PM
The Texas Children Hospital with provide information on Childhood Obesity, health related problems and how to prevent this from happening to your child.
Playgroup Time
6/23/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Texas Snakes & More
6/26/2008 10:30 AM
Learn all about snakes and even get to touch one.
Playgroup Time
6/30/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Summer Reading Craft Session
7/3/2008 10:30 AM
Express your creativity. Make and take an artistic craft. Ages: children.
Playgroup Time
7/7/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Hip-Hop Dance Workshop
7/7/2008 4:00 PM
Hip-Hop Dance Workshop - from the streets to the stage: Dance instruction Workshop. Ages: teens.
One Stop Business Center
7/8/2008 6:00 PM
The City of Houston One Stop Business Center will make a one hour presentation on the rules and regulations which govern the operation of small businesses in Houston. This informative seminar is FREE of charge, and conducted by ONE STOP staff. You need not be currently in business to attend this informative and worthwhile program.
Kenyha: Rhythm around the drum workshop
7/10/2008 10:30 AM
Kids will obtain a better understanding of West African traditions as illustrated through drum rhythms and songs. They will learn African songs & native language & experience hands on stick drumming onthe conga, jun jun, dun dun, and shakari drums. Ages: children.
Free KAPLAN A.C.T. vs S.A.T.
7/12/2008 12:00 PM
Learn about the differences in taking the A.C.T. verses the S.A.T. exam. The differences could determine where you go to school. Ages: teens.
Playgroup Time
7/14/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Jewelry Making for Teens
7/14/2008 4:00 PM
Materials provided for up to 15 young adults from the ages of 12 to 18 years. Free to be creative and make your own jewelry.
Summer Reading Craft Session
7/17/2008 10:30 AM
Express your creativity. Make and take an artistic craft. Ages: children.
Free KAPLAN S.A.T. 10 question challenge
7/19/2008 12:00 PM
Need help preparing for the Standard Assessment college entrance Test. Attend this session to practice questions and answers and receive preparation help. Ages: teens.
Playgroup Time
7/21/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Puppet Wise Show
7/24/2008 10:30 AM
Mr. Ruhe brings a fascinating array of puppets, from small hand puppets and intricate shadow puppets to giant body puppets. He seamlessly interweaves them in a story while sharing behind the scene secrets to create and manipulate them. Ages: children.
Playgroup Time
7/28/2008 10:30 AM
This free weekly multi-sensory program helps parents teach early literacy skills to their babies and toddlers.
Summer Reading Craft Session
7/31/2008 10:30 AM
Express your creativity. Make and take an artistic craft. Ages: children.
From the intersection of Beechnut and Beltway 8 go west on Beechnut. Turn right on South Kirkwood.
The library will be on your right.
This branch offers free wireless access to customers. Laptop checkout is available for in-house use.