Come hang out with us at the Crosby Library every other Monday at 1pm! A fun time for teens to get creative, play some games, and kick back with friends.
For Teens ages 13-18, registration not required.
September 8th: Featured Activity - DIY Mushroom Magnets
September 22nd: Hangout & Chill
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this hands on program about natural dyes. Learn about different dye sources that were (and still are) used by indigenous peoples across the Americas, and dye your own yarn to take home with you! All supplies are provided, limited space available.
This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. For more information, email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net.
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Get help with:Resume & cover lettersFAFSA applicationFree resources for career developmentTo make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.
¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios, profesionales, y ayuda con aplicaciones para el trabajo.
Piece of My Art is a monthly program that occurs typically every second Tuesday of the month at 3pm. Teens and adults are welcome to create their masterpiece through this arts and crafts program. Participants of all levels are can join!
September 9 - Kumihimo Bracelets
October 28 - Mini calavera decorating
November 11 - Autumn painting
December 9 - Air dry clay ornaments
*projects are subject to change
Ready to build, learn, and play? Join us and make learning electronics easy & fun. Make dozens of cool electronic gadgets — all from one amazing box! Snap Circuits are a safe and fun way to introduce kids (ages 8+) to the exciting world of electrical engineering.
Children will follow the colorful, step-by-step instructions and build awesome projects like:
🎶 FM & AM Radios
🔊 Digital Voice Recorders
🚨 Burglar Alarms
🔔 Doorbells
🎮 Even Electronic Games!
CALLING ALL TEENS! Did you know you could win $100 just for reading books?
Take a break and enjoy doing a variety of jigsaw puzzles in the teen space! Work individually or with friends while you listen to music and put together puzzles. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Join us for our Cricut orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Monday, November 24th at 4PM – Cricut & Sublimation Orientation
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Cricut Orientation!
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.