Join us as we share our love for the Switch by playing games together and forming new friendships. We will provide the switch and controllers for you to play with.
This program is intended for children 6 - 12 years old. No tickets required for entry.
Do you love to make music? Let your musical side out by making this tambourine craft! Show off your skills with the tambourine after making it!
Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. This program that provides children an opportunity to explore their creativity as they craft a variety of different projects. Every week will include something new for them to create.
Join Michael, Octavia Field's Children's Librarian, for an afternoon of making portraits of that long lost rabbit, fox or horse uncle or aunt that looks great in a polka dot sweater. We will use paint, makers, hole punched shapes and recycled cardboard egg cartons to make our masterpieces. Ages 6-12.
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
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.
Come watch a movie in the teen space and eat delicious snacks! Movie rotates monthly; November's movie is Twilight (rating: PG-13). Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Join us in the teen space and make your own buttons with our button maker! Use one of our designs or make your own! All supplies are provided.
Open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for any questions.
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
Looking for homework help? Come on in to your local library to find the resources you need for success! Aldine Library will offer a quiet space for teens and kids on Thursdays @ 5:30 PM. Librarians will be on hand to provide assistance.
Harris County Public Library offers a variety of free resources, including computers, printers, and access to special research websites available with your library card.
Note: Librarians will not do the homework nor can we guarantee any grades; this program is here to offer assistance answering questions.
Get ready for nonstop laughs with Pictionary, the ultimate drawing and guessing showdown for Teen Game Night! Race against the clock as you sketch out wacky clues while your friends try to guess before time runs out. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, chaos, and friendly competition that guarantees a night of fun for everyone!