Teens

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for the Mid-gradian adventures of your "stranger" dreams!

Sharpen your creativity, build social interaction and problem solving skills, learn new vocabulary, practice maths, and while you're at it, slay a few dragons.
Come enjoy some tween/teen-centered fantasy role-playing. Participants will take on the roles of wizards and warriors; facing challenges and forging friendships.

This program is best suited for tweens and teens only; ages 11 to 17.
Registration is required. Space is limited.

Join us for a one-shot campaign to learn game play basics in a collaborative and fun environment! We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons or another popular tabletop game. No registration is required and snacks will be provided.

NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.

Come play Super Smash Brothers Ultimate! We will be playing casual, non-competitive rounds. Snacks and controllers will be provided.

NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.

Want a place to play chess with your peers?

Join Spring Branch-Memorial Library’s Tween & Teen Chess Club!

Anyone ages 8-18 can join us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30pm.

For more information, contact Sarah at sm@hcpl.net

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 Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

Calling all adventurers! Join our D&D Club for tweens & teens. Make friends, fight monsters, and embark on epic quests! Beginners welcome.

Registration required. 

Ages 10-17, 18 if in high school.

Occurrence: 3rd Saturday of the Month

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ages: Craft for ages 4+ & Learn to play Pokémon 8+ years

Description: Play Pokémon with friends! Don't know how to play? We can teach you! Reading age is recommended. Craft is for ages 4+.

Additional Info:

• Tickets in Kids Corner 30 minutes prior to start time.
• Cards provided or bring your own.
• Do not bring high value cards.

Location: Kids Corner

Occurrence: 3rd Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Ages: 13-18

Description: Whether anime, manga, and cosplay have been part of your life for years or you're just getting started, this club is for you! Join us to discuss your favorite titles and series and get recommendations on what to try next.

Additional Info: Free! No registration

Location: Teen Room

Occurrence: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)

Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM and 5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages: 10-15 years

Description: Learn knitting, crochet, macramé, and embroidery basics!

Additional Info:

• Start new projects or bring a current project to work on.
• You will have the opportunity to display your finished project in the library!
• Contact Leah.J.Stark@LoneStar.edu for special age participation consideration.

Location: Teen Room

Decompress from a long day at school every Tuesday by playing video games at the library! Challenge your friends to a competition or just come hang out!

No registration is required. This event is open to ages 13 to 18.