Join us Saturday July 18th from 2 to 4 pm in the library conference room for a workshop that is sure to inspire readers and writers alike! Debut Author, Michael McGehee will share his personal experience and journey of bringing his novel, Eulogy for the Stripes to life; from the first idea to finished novel. The Workshop will explore how real-world concerns, personal experience and discipline helped shape his novel and showcase the creative process that can help and inspire others wanting to write a book, or just interested in the story behind the story.
Teens
Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community? Pick up your volunteer application packet the last week of every month to attend the volunteer orientation.
Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U. Branch Library!
Overview
Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer.
Applications
Hey Teens.. are you Bored?
Come to the library to play games.
Join us to paint your very own 2D wooden globe and share fun travel stories! Wooden globes and paint will be provided. This program is for Adults and Teens 15+.
*Supplies are limited; registration is required.
Presented by Artist Boat, Eco-Art Camp will unearth the secrets hidden at the bottom of the ocean. During this weeklong camp at the library, students will experience hands-on activities and art creation to understand “Benthic Communities” or what is at the bottom of the ocean. Participants will create watercolor seascapes, glow in the dark acrylic portraits of deep ocean dwelling organisms and create coral models out of clay.
Decor can be as simple as paper chains on your wall. Make a wall hanging with us on Thursday to add some color to your space!
Join us every Thursday for a fun hour full of crafts and workshops. Relax, have a snack in a safe and welcoming space!
This Puppet Extravaganza includes storytelling along with hand puppets, shadow puppets, recycled material puppets, and marionettes. Mr. Greg shares the secrets of making and manipulating many of his unique characters, and the audience will learn how to turn trash into treasure as ideas are shared on making puppets from recycled materials. Grades 4th - 12th.
Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!
Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.
Get ready for a delicious afternoon of pizza making with Dominos on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM.
Join us for a hands-on experience where you can create your own custom pizza just the way you like it. Whether you prefer classic flavors or want to try something new, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Bring your appetite and your creativity, and come have some fun making (and eating) great pizza together.