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.
Tweens
🎥🎬 Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons! 🎥🎬
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon
Bring your own favorite snacks 🍫🍪🥤 to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!
Calling all teens and tweens! This is your space to relax and unwind. Draw and color, play some games, do a craft, or hang out with your friends—the possibilities are endless!
No registration is required. This event is open to ages 12 to 18.
Home-schooled and remote-learning teens and tweens ages 11 - 17 are invited to a social hour with games, crafts, and fun! Registration is preferred but not required—feel free to drop in!
Pick up a brush and paint a mini masterpiece with us at Aldine! Comically small canvas and easel provided!
Snacks will be provided.
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
🎥🎬 Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons! 🎥🎬
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon
Bring your own favorite snacks 🍫🍪🥤 to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!
Calling all teens and tweens! This is your space to relax and unwind. Draw and color, play some games, do a craft, or hang out with your friends—the possibilities are endless!
No registration is required. This event is open to ages 12 to 18.
Grab your dice and step into a world of adventure!
T(w)een DnD at the library is a chance to create a character, team up with other players, and dive into epic quests.
No experience necessary! All levels welcome.
**Parents/Caregivers need to pick up their child from the library promptly at 8 PM.**
Come get crafty at the Barbara Bush Branch Library on our Tween Craft Day!
Have some fun creating a different project each month. All materials will be provided.
This program is strictly for ages 8 to 12. If there are Littles in your group, please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the siblings are crafting new creations.
Supplies are limited, so please pick up a ticket from the Children's staff prior to the program.