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 Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 17th to November 19th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
Are you artistic? Do you want to help decorate the library?
Come help us paint colorful bookends for the Young Adult books. Let's make the YA section really pop!
*This event can count as volunteer hours!
Grades 6-12
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 Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 17th to November 19th. Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.
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! Our next session is on Thursday, October 15th at 4:30 PM.
Use your creativity & engineering skills to make an edible fall-themed house! We'll have some cute fall decorations and some spooky ones. We'll use graham crackers, candy, and frosting. This program is on Tuesday, October 5th at 2:00 PM for homeschoolers ages 6-18. Registration is required. Registration will open September 21st.
A waiver will be sent after you register. You will need to fill out a waiver for each child who plans to attend. Please send us an email to sm@hcpl.net to let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions.
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. Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 1st.
For more information, contact Sarah at sm@hcpl.net
Let's make slime that attracts magnets on Tuesday, October 6th at 4:30pm! This is a messy craft, so wear clothes that are okay to get dirty. We'll provide all supplies including aprons, masks, and gloves. For ages 8-18. Registration required. Registration will open on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Trunk or Treat is back! Join us for lots of treats and a few tricks. Bob Jr. may even put in an appearance.
Please note, this event will take place outside. This program is for all ages.
HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!
This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:
Wild Veggie TostadasPanama Fruit SmoothieLibrary staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share!
This event will be held in the 1st floor Meeting Room.
A new teen and young adult book club is forming at Freeman Library! Join us as we discuss enjoyable reads from the Young Adult collection! Liminal Pages will meet on selected Tuesdays at 5 PM in the Teen Zone Program Space on the second floor. Refreshments will be served.
This month’s book is The Naturals, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.