Tweens

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.

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

🎥🎬 Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons! 🎥🎬
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon

Bring your own favorite snacks 🍫🍪🥤 to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!

Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make new friends, and try your hand at a fun new craft project each month. From simple DIYs to fun seasonal creations, you’ll leave with something amazing you made yourself. All materials provided. Open to tweens in 6th grade through 8th grade (ages 11-14).

Join the Katy Library every second Monday of each month for Big Kid Story Time! This story time is recommended for elementary-aged children and will include fun books, songs, and more!  See you there!

For high school and middle school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Cruisin' with Ms. Caroline!

Travel around the world without leaving the library! Learn about different foods and cultures with activities meant to share worldly experiences that are once in a lifetime!

This program is for ages 6 to 12. If there are younger kids in your group (under 6), please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the older siblings are exploring their world.

• Occurrence: 2nd Tuesday of each month
• Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Ages:10-12
• Description: Join the library each month for lively discussion and fun activities based on some amazing graphic novels and hybrid fiction!
• Additional Info: *Registration required. Call or visit the Kids Corner Reference Desk for registration details. Limit 15
• Location: Kids Corner
• Contact: Andrea.Szabo@lonestar.edu

Gotta catch ‘em all! Bring your cards and enjoy all things Pokémon! Activities include watching shows/movies, playing games and crafts.

Every 2nd Friday of the month @ 4-5:30pm, for ages 9-12

(Older Teens are welcome, and 7-8 yr olds are welcome with parental attendance.)

September 12th: Trading Cards & Scavenger Hunt

October 10th: Trading Cards & Pokémon Trivia: Spooky Edition (Show off your Halloween style—extra points for dressing up as your favorite Pokémon!)

Perler beads (also known as 8-bit) make great designs. Make a friend with perler beads. 

De-stress while arranging your beads on a board. Have fun! For grades 6-12 only!

Monday, November 10 ~ 4:30 pm

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.