This all ages event celebrates everything Pokemon! Trade cards, learn to play, or bring your handheld to show off what Pokemon you've caught.
Teens
Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will also be provided.
This program is for teens ages 13-18.
Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering one-on-one meeting designed to help you take the next step in your career journey!
Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.
What we offer:
As part of our Summer Reading Program and the Texas America 250 celebration, join us for a journey from the prehistoric past to our modern frontier! Randolph Watson, a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator and educator with the Houston SPCA Wild Center of Texas, will give a presentation titled "Peaceful Coexistence with Native Texas Wildlife".
Join us for an engineering challenge at Jacinto City Library! This month's challenge is ... cardboard boats!
Create a boat out of craft materials then put it to the test! Let's see who can hold the most weight! The top 3 boats will get a prize!
July 29th 4:30 - 5:30pm
Ages 9-12
All materials provided
Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.
- This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during orientation and appointments.
We will meet in the Meeting Room on the 1st Floor.
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity!
Meeting room, 1st Floor!
For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.
Starting college can feel like trying to solve a puzzle without the picture on the box. Good news — we’ve got the cheat sheet. In this presentation, a former academic advisor shares the real talk you won’t always hear during orientation.
Get the inside scoop on:
Choosing (and maybe changing) your major — without the panic
Time management tips that actually work
How to build a schedule you won’t regret by mid-semester
Campus resources most students don’t use (but should)
The truth about professors, advising, and getting help early
Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 9 weeks of reading adventures!
Not sure what comes next after graduation? This session is designed to help high school students explore the many pathways available after high school and make informed decisions about their future. Whether you're considering college, trade school, entering the workforce, or taking a gap year, we’ll break down each option and what it can look like for you.