Teens

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:00

Jacinto City Library Presents Teen Zone Anime Night! On Sept 8th from 4 to 5:30 join us to make Chibi paintings of your favorite anime characters. Enjoy snacks, crafting, and a good time! 

Ages: 13+ 

Time: Sept. 16th from 4 pm to 5:30pm

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 10:00
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.

As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 04:00
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. Branch Library! Overview Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer.  Applications 
By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 01:00

Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 01:00
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.

As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 22:00

HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!

This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:

  • Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding)
  • Cannellini Bean & Pumpkin Seed Salad

Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share! 

This event will be held in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 22:00

Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

Homework help A safe, welcoming study space A simple, fun craft Snacks

Come get your homework done, take a creative break, and spend time with friends at the library. We hope to see you there!

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 19:00

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! 

For ages 12-17, 18 if in school.



By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:00

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.

The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 17th to November 19th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.