Join us for our Tween Book Club! We will discuss the book of the month, have snacks, and enjoy book related activities. This month we will be reading "How High the Moon?" by Karyn Parsons.
On Friday, July 10th, we will discuss the first half of the book (approx. up to page 144).
On Friday, July 24th, we will discuss the rest of the book.
This book club is intended for children ages 8-12. Online registration is required; space is limited.
Join us at Aldine for a game night! Whether you want to play Smash Bros on the Switch or fight over Uno, we’ll have the game for you
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Get ready for a magical adventure with John O’Bryant’s 2026 Summer Reading Magic Show! This all-new performance is packed with mind-blowing magic, dazzling illusions, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises. Come see the impossible happen right before your eyes!
John O’Bryant is a featured family magician at the LOL Comedy Club and a frequent headliner at SeaWorld Adventure Parks.
Join us each day for an art camp!
Kids will learn and create something brand new each day of the week and get a free field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston on Friday!
Space is limited. Registration for this program is first-come first-serve, but there will be a waitlist.
The program is open to children ages 7 to 12 years old. Parents must register their child in-person at the Aldine Branch Library (11331 Airline Dr., Houston, TX 77037)
This all ages event celebrates everything Pokemon! Trade cards, learn to play, or bring your handheld to show off what Pokemon you've caught.
Date/Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1
Time: 1:00PM & 2:30PM
Ages:10-12
Description: Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨
Additional Info:
6/2 String Art6/9 Excavation Exploration6/16 Purr-ler Beads6/23 Tiny Worlds Between the Books6/30 Soda Bottle Terrariums7/7 Bath Bombs7/14 Paper Embroidery7/21 Dino Dirt Cake7/28 No Tween ProgramsTicket Info*: Limit 20
*Children's Ticket Details
Date/Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1
Time: 1:00PM & 2:30PM
Ages:10-12
Description: Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨
Additional Info:
6/2 String Art6/9 Excavation Exploration6/16 Purr-ler Beads6/23 Tiny Worlds Between the Books6/30 Soda Bottle Terrariums7/7 Bath Bombs7/14 Paper Embroidery7/21 Dino Dirt Cake7/28 No Tween ProgramsTicket Info*: Limit 20
*Children's Ticket Details
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**
Mr. Kelly will be teaching the basics of the game of chess, how the pieces move, easy openings, endgames, and host games for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players age 6-17.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for a whirl of a time!
Our friends with Mad About Hoops are coming to show off their crazy skills with the circle, also known as the hula-hoop. They'll wow and dazzle you with their acrobatic skills and quick hula-hoop tricks.
This event will be hosted by our generous neighbors at the George H. W. Bush Community Center, Room 226. There is no age restriction, so bring the whole family. This event is free with no ticket required.