Library programs encourage literacy, enthusiasm and interest in science and environmental issues, and knowledge of local birds and wildlife conservation. Programs are individually designed for both pre-school and young readers as well as older students. Award winning children’s books are highlighted during each presentation to encourage participation in local summer reading programs and to promote continued learning. Live educational animals and hands-on materials highlight each program. For more information and fee schedule, contact Mary Anne Weber or call 713-640-2407.

Available topics include:

• Go WILD for Texas
  Learn about the amazing creatures living and surviving in the big state of Texas. Meet live examples from the vertebrate classes then journey around the world getting extremely big and extremely small as we size up the animal kingdom. We will also discover why some species are endangered and what we can do to help them survive.
• By the Light of the Moon
  Explore the world of bats and other fascinating creatures that come out when the sun goes down. Meet some live nocturnal creatures and learn about their adaptations for nocturnal living.
• Silent Hunters
  Explore the world of owls. Learn all about their adaptations for survival, where they live, and what they sound like. Meet live owls as we explore their world.
• Birds of the Bayou City
  Soaring over our city parks and nesting in our backyards are an amazing array of birds. Discover why Houston is one of the birdiest cities in the country. Learn all about what makes a bird a bird. Meet live birds.
• Birds in Mythology, Legend, and Storytelling
  Hear stories from around the world as we explore birds in mythology and legend. Meet live birds and some great books to add to your summer reading list.
• Incredible INSECTS!!!
  This program will make you feel warm and creepy all over. Discover the amazing world of insects and how our world wouldn’t exist without them. Watch as audience members are transformed into a huge insect before your very eyes. Meet live animals that depend on insects for food and learn about all the things you would miss if our native insects were gone.

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• Nature Detectives!
  Pull out your magnifying glasses for this fun and educational program. We will use our senses and many interesting tools to discover the natural world around us. Get up close and personal with objects under the Eyeclops and become a contestant on "Dung It?" This is a great program for elementary ages and families. Meet live animals and what clues they leave behind in the wild to help us learn more about them.
• HATCH!
  Explore the amazing world of creatures that hatch from eggs. Discover how different animals lay different types of eggs in different types of nests and habitats. Meet live animals that hatched from eggs. This program is geared for younger audiences, particularly pre-school ages. Stories, songs, and imaginative play bring this program to life.