Katy Area Libraries Provide Engaging Programs to Keep Students Reading All Summer
- ncookclark
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
June 11, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy students have great incentives to keep reading all summer long as local libraries offer fun programming great for all ages.
No matter the age or reading level of your child, local libraries have programs to accommodate all. Katy residents are able to attend libraries in both Harris, Waller or Fort Bend Counties, membership benefits vary by county.
Summer reading programs help encourage children to keep reading outside of the classroom and prevent regressing over these summer months.
“To keep kids engaged, we offer a variety of programs that range from arts and robotics to science and team-building activities, and even opportunities to see exotic animals up close,” says Dana Brittain, Fort Bend County Library’s Youth Services Coordinator. “‘Learning’ comes in many different forms, and with these programs, kids begin to see libraries as places for discovery – whatever the topic may be!”
Each county offers Summer Reading Programs that gives kids various incentives. Children can participate in any program, and you don’t have to live in the county. Active readers can do it all!
All local libraries are closed on Sundays.
Katy-Area Libraries:
(Fort Bend County)
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
281-395-1311
Monday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cinco Ranch Branch Library has some wonderful programming scheduled. They will host live exotic animals for families to meet on June 25, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. While the event is free, the program hosted by the Creature Teacher’s Richard Urwin does require a ticket for crowd control. Tickets are required for entry and will be handed out starting an hour before showtime. No late admittance.
If you miss this opportunity, Urwin and his animals will be at the First Colony Branch Library on July 22, 2025 and the Sugar Land Branch Library on July 23, 2025.
The Cinco Ranch Branch Library is also hosting a workshop, “Recycled Art” for tweens grades 4-8 on June 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
In this workshop, Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Charles Washington will show students how to create art by using found objects in their classroom and community. They will learn about different mediums to work with, such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Participants will gain an appreciation for art around them, be able to think critically, and create art from everyday objects.
Again, this program is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
Follow this library of Facebook for upcoming events and programs.
(Harris County)
1815 Westgreen Blvd
832-927-7860
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Katy families can find all kinds of fun at Maud Smith Marks Branch Library this summer. This afternoon (June 11th at 4:00 p.m.) National Charity League volunteers will host an art class for elementary school-aged children.
In additional to many children’s events, they will host a Dragon Party on June 12, 2025 for grades 4-12 as well as a FutureU College Essay Prep on June 13, 2025 for older students.
Follow them on Facebook for upcoming events and programs.
(Harris County)
5414 Franz Road
281-391-3509
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Read this summer and enter for the chance to win a $25 gift card to locally owned bookstore, Katy Budget Books. To win, register for the Harris County Summer Reading Program, put Katy Branch Library as your home library then complete level 3 in the reading program.
Katy Branch Library located in historic Downtown Katy offers many programs that cover a range of topics from gardening, teen game day, guitar café, and more. They are also offering a free training on CPR that is ideal for anyone wanting to learn but not required to obtain a certification.
Due to space, many events require tickets even though they are free. Always follow them on Facebook for information.
Katy ISD offers reading lists to help their students stay engaged over the summer for both elementary, junior high, and high school.
