Explore, Read, Play & Learn
TLA Reading Lists and Award Books
Every year, the Texas Library Association shares reading lists and award lists that represent the best of the best in children's literature.
TLA Reading Lists and Award Books
TLA 2x2 List 2025
2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades K-2
2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades 3-5
Little Mavericks 2025 Graphic Novels for Grades K-5
TLA 2x2 List 2025
2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades K-2
2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades 3-5
Little Mavericks 2025 Graphic Novels for Grades K-5
Developing Strong Study Habits
Find a good place to study
It can be hard to find a quiet space in busy households, but clearing and creating a space dedicated to studying can help children stay focused on the work at hand. At many of our libraries you can find dedicated study spaces for students to use.
Minimize Distractions
Removing devices or electronics from view, turning off music, and asking siblings to play elsewhere can help children struggling with focusing on clearing their mind for their studies. Just make sure the space is still bright and comfortable.
Discover your learning style
All children learn differently, discover how your child responds to different teaching methods and find tools and resources at the library, to encourage their continued learning at home.
Ask for help
Teachers and librarians will be more than happy to help parents get involved in their child's educational journey. Just ask! Librarians can support learning by providing parents with references to specific study materials that is age appropriate.
Homework Help
Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids
Gale in Context: Biography
Gale Literature Resource Center
Gale in Context: Elementary
Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids
Gale in Context: Biography
Gale Literature Resource Center
Gale in Context: Elementary
Explore Science Technology Engineering Art and Math programs!
Fall into some fun!
Sing! Move! Play! Opera Camp by Houston Grand Opera
Kids Events
It's Story Time!
Story Time is an event for young children and their caregivers that encourage the love of books and reading! We've got new magic, mystery, and fun in store for you and your little ones every week!
Family Place Activities
Almost all Harris County Public Library Locations are Family Place Libraries. What does that mean? It means that our libraries offer specially designed spaces and programs for your family to play and learn together! All families, all year, engaging children in reading, learning and playing activities.
Staff Picks
Books selected by our Children's Librarians just for you!
Murals: Art for Everyone!
Father's Day Picture Books
How Families Celebrate Juneteenth
Murals: Art for Everyone!
Father's Day Picture Books
How Families Celebrate Juneteenth
For Caregivers
Graphic Novels for Kids
El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Connecting Caregivers to Resources
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