Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and volunteers (adults or teens) together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.
Be a Little Buddy
Do you know a young reader (Kindergarten - 3rd grade) who would like to read with a big buddy? To sign your child up for Book Buddies, please contact the following locations:
- Aldine Branch Library, opens a new window
- Barbara Bush Branch Library, opens a new window
- Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
- Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library, opens a new window
- Evelyn Meador Branch Library, opens a new window
- Galena Park Branch Library, opens a new window
- Jacinto City Branch Library, opens a new window
- LSC-CyFair Branch Library, opens a new window
- Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, opens a new window
- Parker Williams Branch Library, opens a new window
- Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library, opens a new window
- West University Branch Library, opens a new window
Big Buddies Needed
Do you enjoy working with children? Want to earn service hours? Opportunities for adults and teen volunteers!
Adult Volunteers
Our application period for adult volunteers is currently closed. However, if you are 18 years old or over and interested in being an adult Big Buddy for a future in-person Book Buddies session, please fill out our Book Buddies Interest Form below and you will be contacted as soon as the application opens again.
Teen Volunteers
We are currently accepting applications for teen volunteers (7th -12th grade) at eight locations. Apply in person at one of the following locations:
- Aldine Branch Library, opens a new window
- Barbara Bush Branch Library, opens a new window
- Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library, opens a new window
- Galena Park Branch Library, opens a new window
- Jacinto City Branch Library, opens a new window
- Parker Williams Branch Library, opens a new window
- Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library, opens a new window
- West University Branch Library, opens a new window