Festivals & Fairs in Quanah, TX

Christmas in July: Story Time with Santa

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX

Join us for a very special story time with a visit from Santa. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 80 TICKETS MAX.

Make & Mingle: Tote Bag Design

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Come customize a canvas tote with your own style! If you already own something you'd like to decorate, feel free to bring it! Totes and design supplies are provided but limited.

Senior Craft at Heritage Hall!

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Ages 55+

Join us once a month at Heritage Hall Senior Center in Jacinto City for a craft sponsored by the library!

AARC: Hyphenated Book Club - This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 4:00 AM–5:30 AM UTC · Asian American Resource Center · 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX

Puppet Pizzazz Puppet Variety Show!

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · La Porte Branch Library · 600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX

Join us for an unforgettable puppet variety show presented by Puppet Pizzazz! This performance is free to attend and recommended for kids of all ages and their families. Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

Charcoal Drawing Class

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Have a good time, learn, and stretch creative muscles in this hands-on charcoal art workshop! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the partnering Juergen's Hall Community Center. No experience or art skills are necessary!.

The Sequence Is Yours: Teacher Advisory Group Exhibition

In 1 week · Jul 24 – Sep 4 · Mid Main Lofts · 3550 Main Street, Houston, 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 55+

Installation of The Sequence Is Yours, 2026. Photo: Tasha Gorel. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live About The art classroom can be viewed as a portal to the future and a space to show students what is possible. The Sequence Is Yours is a collaborative exhibition of...

NYE SRC: Artist Talk + ART Social Hour

In 1 week · Jul 23 – Jul 25 · Almost Real Things · 2324 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX

Crafter's Corner

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Emily Fowler Library — Upstairs meeting room · Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

Bicentennial City-County Library

Bicentennial City-County Library · 908 Richards St Suite A, Paducah, TX

Bicentennial City-County Library is a public central library in Paducah, TX. Open 1,152 hours per year across 48 weeks. The facility is 1,849 square feet.

Freeman Needlecrafters

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX

If you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlecraft please join us for the Freeman Needlecrafters. While attendees are happy to help others through the difficult parts of a project, this club is not intended as a class for instruction.

Craft at HPL - Garden Markers

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Join an HPL Staff-led craft hour and learn how to create garden markers to decorate your outdoor space. Supplies provided.

Kids Drawing Class

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Ages 10+

Kids and teens ages 10 and up can come learn the principles of art such as shape, value, proportion, and composition! We will practice drawing a still life realistically! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the...

Drawing Class

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC

Have a good time, learn, and stretch creative muscles in this hands-on charcoal and oil pastel art workshop! Live demonstrations and assistance will be provided by a librarian artist from the Harris County Public Library at the partnering Leonel Castillo Community Center. No experience or art...

Open Studio

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 26, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered each month, so families are encouraged to return frequently. All materials are provided. This program is designed for children...

Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 2:00 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Market Street · Amarillo, TX

Mat looming and crochet work offer creative, no-cost ways to support homeless individuals and veterans by turning recycled plastic bags and yarn into durable sleeping mats and tote bags....

Carnegie City-County Library

Carnegie City-County Library · 2810 Wilbarger St, Vernon, TX

Carnegie City-County Library is a public central library in Vernon, TX. Open 1,716 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 12,000 square feet.

Childress Public Library

Childress Public Library · 117 Ave B NE, Childress, TX

Childress Public Library is a public central library in Childress, TX. Open 1,744 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,600 square feet.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

In 1 week · Jul 25 – Aug 11 · Genesis Creative Collective · 1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin, TX

Afternoon Book Club **18 and Up Only**

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages 18+

Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings. You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time! For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net

The Yarn Society

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Welcome to The Yarn Society! Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there! Hope to see you here. ¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo! Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también. ¡Los espero!

Teen Open Art Space

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 13–18

Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will..

Brown Bag Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

In 1 week · Jul 26 – Sep 21 · Stargazer · 979 Springdale, Austin, TX

Business Book Club: The Mind of the Leader

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Meets monthly to discuss current business, management, and personal professional growth books. There will be a discussion regarding the topics within the chosen book each month to help further business ventures and other personal goals. The Business Book Club meets on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Imagination Stations

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.

Adult Watercolor Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Katy Branch Library · 5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX · Ages 18+

This club is for adults only. (This is not a class.) If you're just starting out or a more advanced artist, this group is for you. Bring your own materials to finish your latest project or to start a new one. A place where you can share your work with other artist in a supportive and friendly...

E.S.L. Read-Aloud Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 18+

Practice reading aloud in English with other adult learners this summer on Thursday mornings in June and July. Focus is on pronunciation, fluency, and confidence through shared reading in a supportive library setting. For adults who can read in English and have some language experience; not for...

Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX · Ages 18+

Come hang out with some adult coloring pages, explore watercolors, try your hand at sketching or bring your own art project to work on. Materials are provided at this two hour chill sesh.

Craft Cart

In 1 week · Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.

Down to Earth: Clay Crafts

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 27, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Galena Park Branch Library · 1500 Keene Street, Galena Park, TX

Down to Earth: Clay Crafts is a fun, hands-on session with air dry clay. The program is for teens and adults, and occurs twice in June and July during the Summer Reading Program. Join us and shape your creativity! Registration is required to participate, and supplies are limited.

Young at heART: Watercolor Group

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 28, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes.

Closer Look Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

A weekly book club that focuses on one book over six-weeks. Read and discuss in depth a different section of the book each week. The book we will be covering this summer is The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.

Teen Craft Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX · Ages 10–17

Day: Thursdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1 Time: 2:00PM Ages: 13-18 Description: Calling all creative teens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨 Additional Info: Free! Tickets at the Adult Reference Desk 6/4 String Art 6/11 Jewelry Making 6/18 No...

Baby Playtime

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 24, 4:15 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages 6–18

Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! This program runs at the same time as Music, Motion, and Play! for toddlers and preschoolers. Baby Playtime is designed for babies who...

This Is Me Art Project

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Craft a self-portrait that reveals who you are, inside and out. Get creative with different art materials and highlight what makes you unique. Supplies provided.

Story Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Branch Library · Denton, TX · Ages 1–5

Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, and puppets to build early literacy skills and prepare children to learn to read. For children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Due to limited room capacity, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given out at service desk 30...