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Library storytimes & programs (76, free) From Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 16
Time varies Gulf Coast Reads: Scavenger Hunt · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Humble 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
8am Harris County Public Health Mobile Dental Clinic · Fairbanks Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Parent/Child Workshops · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 6-10 · Free
11am Play and Learn: Family Place Workshop · Evelyn Meador Branch Library, Seabrook 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Unboxed: Teen Makers **TEENS ONLY (12-18)** · Barbara Bush Branch Library, Spring 11+ · Free
1:30pm Baby Storytime & Songs · Stanaker Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · Free
2:45pm Teen-Tween Space · Galena Park Branch Library, Galena Park 11+ · Free
3:30pm LEGO Club: Build and Create at Your Library · Hillendahl Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pm Pokémon Club · Kendall Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Board Games at the Library · McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Checkmate Fun: Join Our Chess Club for Kids! · Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin Craft · Jacinto City Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm The DIY Den · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
4:30pm Tween STEM: Hibernation Lunchbox · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, Houston 11+ · Free
6:30pm Trunk or Treat · Atascocita Branch Library, Humble 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free Saturday, Oct 17
Time varies Gulf Coast Reads: Scavenger Hunt · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Humble 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Bring Your Family to Storytime! · Walker Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Family Place Play Series: Engage and Learn with Your Toddler! · McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Family Story Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Family Storytime · Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Family Storytime · Kingwood Branch Library, Kingwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Join the Teen Advisory Club · Heights Neighborhood Library, Houston 11+ · Free
10:30am Read to a Furry Friend at Pawsitive Pups Storytime! · Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30am Wagging Tales · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11am Chess Club · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Family Storytime · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11am Family Storytime · Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11am Spark 5 Story Time w/ The Michelle Project · Aldine Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Toddler Playtime: Explore & Play · Tuttle Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · Free
12pm Beginners Chess · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pm Free Your Imagination at Write On! · Walker Neighborhood Library, Houston 11+ · Free
12:30pm Family to Storytime · Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pm Join the Teen Advisory Club · McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library, Houston 11+ · Free
1pm Korean Language Music Class · Parker Williams Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
1:30pm Pokémon League · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Tomball 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pm Spark5 Story Time with the Michelle Project · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Board Games at the Library · Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Book Club for Tweens · Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Family Craft Adventure: Let's Create Together! · Walter Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · Free
2pm Pokémon Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Tuttle Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Park Place Regional Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Scenic Woods Regional Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Smith Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Stanaker Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Vinson Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Walter Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Young Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · TECHLink Scenic Woods, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · TECHLink Alief, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Walker Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Collier Regional Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Flores Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Bracewell Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Heights Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Hillendahl Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Johnson Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Jungman Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Kendall Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Looscan Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Saturdays @ HPL · Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm See and Sew: Mini Celestial Wall Hangings · Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Humble 11+ · Free
2pm Teen Advisory Club – Help Improve Your Library · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 11+ · Free
3pm Craft Time for Kids! · Kendall Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · Free
3pm DAISY’s Little Sprouts Story Time · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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