Teens

By admin, Sat, 12/13/2025 - 00:00

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Laser Cutter Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the laser-cutting services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a laser cutter at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a laser cutter in the future.

By admin, Sat, 12/13/2025 - 00:00

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Sublimation Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the Sublimation services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a Sublimation printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Sublimation printer in the future. This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

By admin, Sat, 12/13/2025 - 00:00

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.

This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 21:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer. 

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.

Registration is required, and space is limited! Sign up today!

By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 21:00

Join us for the Monthly Make and Mingle- A hands-on program where creativity meets technology! Each month, adults and teens are invited to explore a new craft or DIY project using in-house maker equipment—including the Cricut, Laser Cutter, and 3D printers—alongside traditional crafting supplies.

The craft for January is a Wooden Memory Box. 


By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 06:00

Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you. To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios y profesionales que te rodean. Para programar una cita, haz clic en el enlace de abajo o llama. También ofrecemos citas virtuales.

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By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:00

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

By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:00

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

By admin, Fri, 12/12/2025 - 00:00

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.