Teens

By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00

Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.

Adults and Children are welcome

Walk-ins are Welcome

This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.  

Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373

By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00

Every child has an artist inside them! At our Art Club, they will enjoy a variety of activities whether it be painting, drawing, coloring and much more! All materials provided. 

All materials will be provided. Program is for All Ages.

By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 01:00

Teens in grades 6-12 can create a trinket dishes, a tray that are meant to hold everyday items like rings, keys, and coins.

Trinket dishes will be made from air dry clay and be decorated with supplies such as paint, rhinestones, and other crafting supplies so please be mindful about potential messes.

By admin, Wed, 09/02/2026 - 01:00

Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.

Adults and Children are welcome

Walk-ins are Welcome

This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.  

Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 22:00

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.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 16:00

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.

The next session for the South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 10:00

During this program, teens will be able to craft their Halloween/cosplay costume and have access to/assistance using tools including:

  • sewing machines
  • Glowforge Laser Cutter
  • Cricut
  • black/white thread and needles
  • hand sewing materials
  • heat press
  • acrylic paint and painting tools

All other materials for costume including fabric, EVA foam, colorful thread, etc. must be provided by the participant.

 This program is for teens 13-18.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

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.

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

Join Crystal as we make our own Sugar Skulls with cardstock paper!

Calaveras is a Spanish word meaning skull.

Calaveras are representations of skulls and skeletons used in Mexican culture, most notably during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), to celebrate life, accept mortality, and honor the dead

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00

Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!

Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.