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By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:00

Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community?

Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for 

Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U. Branch Library!


Overview

Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer. 

If you are a minor, i.e.

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:00

What killed the dinosaurs? 

See how these giants lived and survived on the Earth millions of years ago. 

Watch the cataclysmic event that lead to their extinction. Featuring animations and on-site locations of dinosaur fossils, you’ll feel like you are right there with them.

No registration: Ticketed event by time slots. First come!

**Ages 4 and Up**

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00

Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox" by Michael Buckley.

On Friday, June 12th, we will discuss chapters 1-14.

On Friday, June 26th, we will discuss the rest of the book.

This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited. 

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00

Join with other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time.


By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00

Date/Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1

Time: 1:00PM & 2:30PM

Ages:10-12

Description: Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨

Additional Info:

  • 6/2 String Art
  • 6/9 Excavation Exploration
  • 6/16 Purr-ler Beads
  • 6/23 Tiny Worlds Between the Books
  • 6/30 Soda Bottle Terrariums
  • 7/7 Bath Bombs
  • 7/14 Paper Embroidery
  • 7/21 Dino Dirt Cake
  • 7/28 No Tween Programs

Ticket Info*: Limit 20

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00
  • Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted).
  • Time: 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM 
  • Ages: 6-9
  • Description: Come create something new each week! Arts and crafts for children aged 6-9.
  • Additional Info: Free! Contact Rebecca.Cates@Lonestar.edu.
  • Location: Kids Corner
  • Ticket Info*: Limit: 20

*Children's Ticket Details

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00

Date/Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1

Time: 1:00PM & 2:30PM

Ages:10-12

Description: Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨

Additional Info:

  • 6/2 String Art
  • 6/9 Excavation Exploration
  • 6/16 Purr-ler Beads
  • 6/23 Tiny Worlds Between the Books
  • 6/30 Soda Bottle Terrariums
  • 7/7 Bath Bombs
  • 7/14 Paper Embroidery
  • 7/21 Dino Dirt Cake
  • 7/28 No Tween Programs

Ticket Info*: Limit 20

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 07:00

Come and join us for 45 minutes of sensory exploration and discovery! Our "Little Explorers" program is for preschool age children from 0 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Please dress to get messy! This event is free to attend and all materials will be provided. Each session requires a free ticket for kids in attendance. Tickets are available in the library on the morning of the event.


Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.

By admin, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 04:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter. 

  • This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. 
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

If you are trying to register multiple people: