Past events

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Summer Reading Rewards Party

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Discovery Dome - Houston Museum of Natural Science

Full-dome presentations covering the solar system, earth science, ancient history, the human body, and more take students on incredible adventures. Whether it’s soaring through the galaxy or driving monster trucks on the moon, The Discovery Dome takes audiences on a journey not possible anywhere else. Our portable inflatable dome theater brings stars, planets, dinosaurs, volcanoes, tornadoes, DNA and much more to your school or group – with over 30 different films to choose from! Scripts and preview videos on DVD are available for many of the shows.

Movie Day - "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"

Movie Day - "The War with Grandpa"

Know Your Rocks - Houston Museum of Natural Science

Learn more about the geologic cycle all rocks are born from and the many everyday uses of rocks and minerals! This presentation introduces students to rock classification and the rock cycle, using hands-on, interactive activities to reinforce concepts learned. Students will have the chance to be a geologist as they classify rock specimens in all stages of the cycle, delving into the amazing processes which transform them. Explore the differences between rocks and minerals, while discovering the many practical applications they are used for every day. See why rocks and minerals are so fascinating, and how they make up an essential part of our lives! Presentations take place every 30 minutes.

Movie Day - "Trolls"

Storybook Theatre of Texas

"torybook Theatre of Texas has performed in front of millions of children on every type of stage imaginable across America and in China! Today, you will find us sharing our fabulous programs in public and private schools, small and large theatre houses, and libraries of all sizes. We provide high-quality family-friendly educational entertainment to audiences throughout the year."

Sue Young - Storyteller

"Sue has brought her educational, entertaining and dynamic storytelling programs to thousands of kids in festivals, museums, theatres, libraries and schools throughout the US. Drawing from an extensive repertoire of Latin American and world folktales, personal stories and contemporary and traditional music, each performance is customized and features lots of audience participation. Sue has been honored by Parents' Choice, Creative Child Magazine and "Canciones de Conciencia - Songs of Conscience for Children". She wrote the 2009 and 2011 Texas Reading Club theme songs. Sue writes a song every year featuring the collaborative summer reading theme. "