With four big wheels and a catchy theme song, it’s always memorable when Curiosity Cruiser cruises around town. Enjoy some of our favorite moments and interactions in our gallery.
Owlbotron, Northtale, and Rockets' Clutch read with a young Rockets fan to promote the HTX Reads Book Drive, at the Toyota Center. March 15, 2021Owlbotron and Northtale work with Rockets' Clutch and Hugo the Reliant Armadillo to promote the HTX Reads Book Drive, at the Toyota Center. March 15, 2021The Cruiser Crew gave away hundreds of books at a Precinct 2 Food Drive at the Riley Chambers Community Center, in Barrett Station. November 13, 2020.The Curiosity Cruiser participated in a Halloween car parade through High Meadows' neighborhoods. October 31, 2020.Commissioner Adrian Garcia meets the Cruiser Crew at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's Food Drive and Back to School event. September 25, 2020.Curiosity Cruiser 2 at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's Food Drive and Back to School event. The Cruiser Crew gave away 500 books. September 25, 2020.Curiosity Cruiser's Northtale and Owlbotron with Barbara BushLEGO WeDo fun! October 10, 2018. (Michelle Watson Photo)Curiosity Cruiser 2 appearance at Meadowbrook National Night Out Students build and code LEGO WeDo 2.0 Milo Project. (Michelle Watson Photo)Two readers showing off their LEGO creationNorthtale gives a student a high-five at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Checking out the book collectionVolunteer and children trying to build the tallest structure at Finnigan Park Community Center. Owlbotron and Northtale with a kid-sized shark at a Spring Branch Family Development Center event. Community Book Drive Kick Off at Blackshear ElementaryTwo readers showing their littleBits Bubble Bot creationNorthtale and Owlbotron joined in on the Jacinto City Annual Christmas ParadeFall 2018 of the Curiosity Cruiser’s 12-week programs. October 10, 2018. (Michelle Watson Photo)Clint Capela exploring the Curiosity Cruiser at Toyota Center event.Owlbotron playing hoops with a new teammate at the P. Vorish Book Festival.Owlbotron and Northtale make an appearance at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Students pose with Owlbotron at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Owlbotron and Northtale make an appearance at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Students choose their books with Northtale at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Northtale browses through books at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)A parent and child interact with an HCPL STEM display at the Houston Zoo Literacy Festival.Students pose with Northtale at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Owlbotron and Northtale making friends at a Houston Food Bank event.Owlbotron and Northtale with some new friends at SBFDC Spring Fiesta. Students pose with Northtale at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Pencil bag giveaway at after-school stop (Michelle Watson Photo)Children and volunteer work on SNAP Circuit Kit (Michelle Watson Photo)Holiday Food Fun at Fall 2019 After-School ProgramFourth-grader Xavionna poses with Northtale at the Disaster Relief Efforts Event School Supplies and Library Surprise sponsored by Dollar General in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at Isaacs Elementary School Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017.(Dave Rossman Photo)Children on the Cruiser with their Library cardNorthTale giving a child a bookChild selecting a book to take homeChild selecting a book to take homeChild selecting a book on the CruiserNorthTale and Owlbotron Children and Parents about to board the CruiserOwlbotron greeting children on the Cruiser Children selecting books on the CruiserChildren making robots at a Curiosity Cruiser ProgramChildren with their new books at a Curiosity Cruiser EventChildren making robots at a Curiosity Cruiser ProgramParent and child reading a book at a Curiosity Cruiser EventChildren with their new books at a Curiosity Cruiser EventChildren with their new books at a Curiosity Cruiser EventStory-time at a Curiosity Cruiser ProgramHarris County Public Library Outreach Staff takes photo with Commissioner Rodney Ellis in front of CruiserParent and children choose a free book to take home to build their home libraryHarris County Public Library's Curiosity Cruiser at the 2019 Aldine Pre-K FestivalChildren pose with Superheroes of Reading at the 2019 Summer Reading Program at Burrough's ParkRockets Dancers pose with Superheroes of Reading at Community Book Drive EventDr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at Memorial Elementary
Navigation
Curiosity Cruiser is a state-of-the-art mobile library that provides Houston children with access to books and exciting educational programs that integrate reading with science, math, technology, writing, and the arts.
The Harris County Public Library system provides a broad range of traditional and online library services through 26 branch libraries in Harris County, Texas.