Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of reading adventures!
Teens
Come join the North Houston Space Society (NSS) for their monthly meeting and learn about the latest happenings in space exploration, as well as what is just around the corner. This program is for anyone interested in getting together to learn and discuss space exploration.
Join us for our Monthly NSS North Houston Space Society (http://NorthHoustonSpace.org) meeting.
Let the writing begin!
Come and work on your own personal writing projects amongst other writers!
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 on Tuesday, October 7th at 4:30pm to listen to Charlotte Swim, a high school student and published teen author, read her comic, The Code of Life, a teen-friendly story exploring the ethics and science of genetic engineering. Learn about the process of writing and publishing your own book. Participate in a craft project to start your own comic.
This program is for ages 12-18.
Let us know you can join us by registering!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a new recipe! Join us on an educational journey through Latin American heritage while tasting delicious food. HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet.
In this class, Esteban will teach you how to make the recipe Panama Smoothies using fresh mango and banana and to make Jicama Sticks with Chile Lime—a refreshing and zesty snack. Esteban will prepare these foods for everyone to share.
Have you ever felt like a spooky picture was following you with it's eyes? Come craft one at the library! Teens and tweens, grades 4th-12th. Due to early voting this event will take place in the public area of the library.
Join us as we celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating personalized, themed Nicho boxes. Materials will be provided till supplies last.
This event is for ages 12-17, 18 if in High School
For more questions, email: genesis.munoz@hcpl.net
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Ages: 14+
Description: Ballet Body Conditioning Basics is ballet-based body-conditioning and strengthening using Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises.
Additional Info:
Join us on Saturday, September 27 at 1 PM, as we host a special celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the library. The afternoon will begin with pan dulce (traditional Mexican sweet bread) and coffee, followed by an incredible live performance from Mariachi Calmecac at 1:30 PM. To top it all off, we’ll have a giveaway at the end of the program—so you’ll definitely want to stay until the very end! 🎶
This event is free and open to all ages, so gather your family and friends and save the date for a joyful celebration of culture, music, and community.