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Family Place Play Series: Engage and Learn with Your Toddler! In-Person

Bring your toddler to our 5-week Family Place Play Series, designed to foster purposeful play and healthy child development. Each week, engage with local early childhood experts and explore a new topic, gaining valuable insights and practical tips to support your child's growth. This series is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to enhance their child's development while having fun.

Registration is required for each program—please register only once per family.

Weekly topics:

Week 1 - Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Literacy
Week 2 - Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Speech and hearing
Week 3 - Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Child development
Week 4 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Nutrition
Week 5 - Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Music and movement

Why attend?

  • Engage in purposeful play that supports your child's development.
  • Learn from local early childhood experts on a variety of important topics.
  • Connect with other families and gain practical tips for fostering healthy growth.

The HPL Family Place Program is made possible in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (2016), and by the generous support of PNC Grow Up Great and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.

Dates & Times:
11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
4th Floor Program Place
Campus:
Central Library, Jesse H. Jones
Age Group:
  Preschool (3-5 yrs)     Toddlers (18-36 months)  
Categories:
  Storytime & Play  

Registration is required. There are 10 seats available.

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