Teens

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Texas Sized Pride for America's 250th - Preserving our Heritage: Step into history and discover the people, places, and events that shaped our nation. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the exhibit’s display panels and interactive kiosks bring to life the stories behind our country’s founding.

The exhibit will be on display at the Katy Library for the entire month of July, during regular library business hours.

This exhibit is sponsored by the Sam Houston Chapter, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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How slow can you roll? This challenge uses common household items to demonstrate the forces of friction. Can you create a wrapper around a tin can that slows your roll while still getting to the bottom of the ramp? The slowest wins! 

Teens and tweens ages 11 - 17 are invited to a social hour with games, crafts, and fun! Registration is preferred but not required—feel free to drop in! 

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Join us for a FREE 5-Week Karate class this Summer at your local public library!

For the Atascocita Branch Library sessions, sign up for this class session on Team Karate Academy's website. The first summer session runs from July 6 - 27 at the Atascocita Branch Library. The 11:15 AM sessions are for children ages 8-13 years old. The last class session (graduation) meets on August 3rd at Team Karate Academy's dojo.

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Down to Earth: Clay Crafts is a fun, hands-on session with air dry clay. The program is for teens and adults, and occurs twice in June and July during the Summer Reading Program. Join us and shape your creativity!

Registration is required to participate, and supplies are limited.

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Join us for a two-day creative workshop where teens will design phone pals out of clay that stick to your phone, laptop, or other surfaces for a fun personalized touch!

On day one, participants will sculpt and customize their creations, then return the next day to paint, decorate, and finish their dried designs.

For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Love food, TikTok recipes, or trying something new? Join our 5-session cooking club and learn how to make fun, tasty recipes while building your kitchen skills and trying new flavors.

Come to all 5 sessions for a chance to win a starter kitchen set complete with pots, pans, and more cooking essentials!

No experience is required and all ingredients and materials will be provided. 

This program is for ages 12-17.

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Ready to become a Pokémon Trainer? Join us for a Pokemon Workshop, where you can learn how to play the Pokemon card game, play some practice battles, and even take home a starter deck! 

Cards will be provided. This program is for all ages. 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
You can register online, call the library at (832)927-5530, or visit us in person at 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX 77587!

By admin, Wed, 06/24/2026 - 04:00

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Join us for a fun Cricut workshop where you’ll create a T-Rex head. Using precut parts, you will be able to assemble and create the T-Rex Head with cardboard. You will be using yours hands and glue or tape to create your Dino T-rex head.

All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Leave with a one-of-a-kind wall decoration that you make.

Teens