Teens

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to using the Cricut in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request 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.

This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Teens ages 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Come learn to sew and how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Singer Sewing Machine! This orientation session will introduce participants to using a sewing machine. Those who complete the class will not only walk away with a sewn book sleeve, they'll also be able to request time to use a machine 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 sewing machine.

Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.

Adults and Children are welcome

Walk-ins are Welcome

This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.  

Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373

Help save lives and earn donor incentives by donating blood on Tuesday, December 16th, any time between 12:30-5:00 PM at Katherine Tyra Branch Library. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have their donor bus parked outside taking appointments and walk-ins. 

4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood. 

Your GPA and test scores say a lot — but your college essay is where you get to speak. Not sure where to start? Join us for a presentation that takes the mystery (and misery) out of writing your personal statement.

We’ll cover:
What colleges are really looking for in your essay
How to pick the right topic (hint: it’s not always your biggest accomplishment)
Writing tips to help your story shine
Common pitfalls and how to avoid sounding like everyone else

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.

🎨✨ Calling all young creators! Dive into the enchanting world of science and art with hands-on activities that spark imagination and curiosity. Perfect for kids in 1st through 5th grade. No registration needed, but hurry—supplies are limited! 🚀🔬

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers 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.

The Spring cycle of Book Buddies will run from February19th to April 30th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

Join us to use the Kingwood Library's Cricut to design, cut, and press your own t-shirt! 

When registration opens on December 29, participants need to provide t-shirt size and color by emailing kwteens@hcpl.net, calling 832-927-7830, or speaking to staff at the upstairs reference desk. Color choices include white, black, cobalt blue, red, lime green, and hot pink. If t-shirt size is not provided by the registrant by January 2 at 5PM, they will receive a white, size XL t-shirt.

This program is for teens ages 13-18.