Tweens

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Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library to see some bubble science!

Professor Suds is here to create everything from intricate sculptures to monster bubbles in this exciting science show. With music, laughter, and special effects, you and your family will be bursting with fun!

This event will be hosted by our generous neighbors at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, or C5. There is no age restriction, so bring the whole family. This event is free with no ticket required.

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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

By admin, Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:00

In this 1.5 hour STEM adventure, youth grades 4th – 12th become the architects of a modern Japanese metropolis. Our detailed Minecraft world features high rise apartments with empty units, a multi-modal transit hub, and vacant first-level retail spaces all waiting for your innovative designs! Tickets are required and will be available 30 minutes before the start of the program.

By admin, Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:00

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)

By admin, Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:00

Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1

Time: 4:00PM

Ages: 10-12

Description: Calling all tweens! Come hang out, play games, and have fun with friends.

Additional Info:                   

6/2 Dino Minute to Win It6/9 Pokémon- Build a Deck6/16 Dino Escape Room6/23 Pokémon -Play6/30 Dino Dig- Frozen Fossil Race7/7 Pokémon -Play7/14 Open Video Games7/21 Pokémon -Play7/28 No Tween Programs

Location: LRNC 131

Ticket Info*: Limit 20

*Children's Ticket Details

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What killed the dinosaurs? 

See how these giants lived and survived on the Earth millions of years ago. 

Watch the cataclysmic event that lead to their extinction. Featuring animations and on-site locations of dinosaur fossils, you’ll feel like you are right there with them.

No registration: Ticketed event by time slots. First come!

**Ages 4 and Up**

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Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Summer fun and games!

This week, we're gonna host some Water Games, featuring an all out, no holds barred water balloon war.

This program is free and will be hosted outdoors. These games are perfect for elementary school aged kiddos to tweens.

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Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a celebration of community this Summer!

This year's Summer Reading theme is "Unearth a Story", and the Cypress Creek community is coming together to celebrate how our stories bring us together. Bring the whole family and meet old friends while making new ones.

There will be face painting, Kona Ice, and games galore! There is no age restriction, so bring the whole family. This event is free with no ticket required.

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Join our Tween Book Club here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library! We will discuss a new book every month paired with a fun activity.

The book for June will be The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson.

Popcorn is, of course, provided! You may bring you own snacks too.

The registration form can be found here.

By admin, Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:00

Join us for a DINO-MITE film festival every Friday.

1:00 to 3:30 p.m., kids under 10 can enjoy fun, age-appropriate dinosaur themed cartoons and movies.

3:30 to 6:00 p.m., tweens and adults can experience thrilling dinosaur adventures.

It's a ROARING good time for all ages!