Home-schooled and remote-learning 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!
Teens
Join us every Thursday for a fun hour full of crafts and workshops. Relax, have a snack in a safe and welcoming space!
Grab your dice and step into a world of adventure!
T(w)een DnD at the library is a chance to create a character, team up with other players, and dive into epic quests.
No experience necessary! All levels welcome.
**Parents/Caregivers need to pick up their child from the library promptly at 8 PM.**
Occurrence: 3rd Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
Time 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages: 13-18
Description: Whether anime, manga, and cosplay have been part of your life for years or you're just getting started, this club is for you! Join us to discuss your favorite titles and series and get recommendations on what to try next.
Additional Info: Free! No registration
Location: Teen Room
Learn about 3D printing, including how 3D printers work, and how to create your own custom designs. Participants will earn a badge and be able to reserve future appointments to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches.
Teens ages 13-18 can join us at the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library once a month to earn an hour of volunteer credit by doing a project for a local community organization! In April, we will be assisting the library.
Turn your food scraps into soil magic! Join in on these interactive composting classes and learn how to compost the right way - doing it yourself! Registration is required - please register online at Houston School of Compost.
What you'll learn:
With no assigned book or group discussion, Introvert Happy Hour Book Club is ideal for those who want the community of a book club without the homework, conversation, and social pressure. Please join us in the Upstairs Conference Room on the second Monday of the month to read silently as a group without any discussion and enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. The door opens at 6:00 PM.
No registration is necessary for this free program.
Join us at the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library on Wednesday, April 8th from 2pm-4pm for a Homeschool Hangout! Code Ninjas will present a program where students will explore LEGO robotics by building & programming moving robots using motors & sensors, while also learning MakeCode to bring their creations to life through hands-on coding.
This program is for ages 6-18. All equipment will be provided.
Registration is required. Registration will open on March 25th.
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.
Chess club is usually on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30pm, but because of the spring holiday, we will be moving it to the first Tuesday in April, April 7th!
For more information, contact Sarah at sm@hcpl.net