Teens

By admin, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:00

Hang out at the library and play a game of teamwork and betrayal. We'll play Among Us on Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:30 PM.

All equipment provided. Space limited. Pick up free tickets at the front desk 15 minutes before the program starts to secure your spot. This program is for ages 8-18.

By admin, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 01:00

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.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 22:00

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.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 19:00

Recognizing Abuse, Supporting Survivors, and Preventing Violence

To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join Bay Area Turning Point at Clear Lake City-County Freeman Library on Thursday, October 1, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for an engaging and informative luncheon focused on understanding domestic violence and the role each of us can play in creating safer communities

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 19:00

Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that brings child and teens together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grades (Little Buddies).

Each Wednesday for 10 weeks, Big Buddies and Little Buddies will meet to read together and create positive experiences surrounding literacy. By the end of the session, we aspire that all Little Buddies will learn to love to read and form positive associations with reading.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 16:00
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 
By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 07:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Meeting Room on the 1st Floor.

Registration is required.

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Registration is required and space is limited!

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00

Patrons bring a whole plant, plant clipping, or seeds to exchange. Patrons can talk with each other and learn about new plants. Tea and cookies could be provided for gardening chats.

*Seed Library Meet-up and Seed Donation

*Encourage donation of seeds to replenish seed library supply

Tea and cookies will be provided for your chat (first come, first serve).