Prepare yourself for Valentine’s Day with a craft perfect for romantics and anti-romantics. Create beaded keychains and jewelry using patterns and pony beads.
Date: 2/4/2026
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 11 – 17
Teens
Test your creativity and engineering skills by building a structure strong enough to survive a blizzard in this exciting STEM challenge. Will you chill out or crash out?
Date: 1/28/2027
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 11 – 17
Registration: Not required, but preferred
Are you up for the challenge? Put your creative problem-solving skills and teamwork to the test as you join fellow teens to tackle the devious puzzles crafted by Ms. Nicole.
Date: 1/21/2027
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 11 – 17
Registration: Not required, but preferred
Take a break and unwind with the calming art of watercolor. Ms. Nicole will guide you step by step in creating a simple, cute painting. Enjoy a low-pressure craft and easygoing socializing in a relaxed setting.
Date: 1/14/2027
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 11 – 17
Registration: Not required, but preferred
Teens and tweens are invited to explore the art of negative space and create eye-catching designs. Try a fun new craft, express your creativity, and meet new friends while making something truly unique!
Date: 1/7/2027
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 11 – 17
Registration: Not required, but preferred
Need a chill place to focus? Drop by the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library on Thursday, January 29th at 4:30pm for our teen study hour. There will be relaxing lo-fi beats, cozy vibes, warm drinks, and snacks while you read, work on homework, or creative projects. Open to teens ages 12-18.
Want a place to play chess with your peers?
Join Spring Branch-Memorial Library’s Tween & Teen Chess Club!
Anyone ages 8-18 can join us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30pm. Happy New Year! For January we're having it on the second Thursday, January 8th, because the first Thursday is a holiday.
For more information, contact Sarah at sm@hcpl.net
Help save lives and earn donor incentives by donating blood on Tuesday, March 10th, any time between 2:30-5:30 PM at Katherine Tyra Branch Library. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have their donor bus parked outside taking appointments and walk-ins.
4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood.
Not sure if your résumé is helping or hurting your chances? Join us for a fun and informative presentation where we break down what makes a résumé stand out — and what makes it land in the “meh” pile.
We’ll cover:
What employers actually look for (spoiler: it’s not fancy fonts)
How to showcase your skills without sounding like a robot
Common mistakes to avoid — and how to fix them
Tips to tailor your résumé for the job you want
Struggling with your personal statement? Learn how to write a strong, authentic essay that stands out to admissions.