For high school and middle school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.
Teens
Teen Book Club has transformed into Read It and Eat! It's a book club with a twist--during book club, you create something yummy based on this month's theme and then feast. This month, the theme is Book (and Food) Tasting. Bring a copy of your favorite book so we can play Book Speed Dating. For food, we are doing a Thanksgiving-themed Teen Taste Test.
Readers of manga, graphic novels, books, and audiobooks are welcome! Even if you haven't read anything new lately, you can still join us! This program is for readers ages 13-18.
Occurrence: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages: 13-18
Description: Battle, build, and game your way through epic fun with anything from Mario and Magic to Monopoly — there's something for everyone!
Additional Info: Free! No registration
Location: Teen Room
The Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) invites families to a special Movie Night at the Barbara Bush Library, designed to bring children, parents, and community members together for an evening of fun and connection. Families will enjoy a showing of Frozen (runtime: 1 hour and 42 minutes), along with food, a coloring table for kids, and a designated baby corner to ensure a welcoming space for all ages.
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.
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.
Monday, November 24th at 4PM – Cricut & Sublimation Orientation
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Cricut Orientation!
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.
This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Laser Cutter Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to the laser-cutting services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a laser cutter at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a laser cutter in the future.
This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Hey teens, did you know you could win $100 for reading books?
By joining Northwest Library’s team in the annual Tournament of Books competition, you have the chance to win a $100 grand prize! Open to highschoolers/homeschoolers across Harris County (age 14-18), Tournament of Books is a book club with a competitive twist. By working together with up to 4 friends, divide and conquer the reading list of 12 titles selected from the newest and brightest titles in Young Adult literature.