Occurrence: 3rd Thursday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
Time 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages: 13-18
Description: Whether anime, manga, and cosplay have been part of your life for years or you're just getting started, this club is for you! Join us to discuss your favorite titles and series and get recommendations on what to try next.
Additional Info: Free! No registration
Location: Teen Room
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Cruisin' with Ms. Caroline!
Travel around the world without leaving the library! Learn about different foods and cultures with activities meant to share worldly experiences that are once in a lifetime!
This program is for ages 7 to 12. If there are younger kids in your group (6 and under), please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the older siblings are exploring their world.
UTMB presents a strength bodybuilding program for ages 60 and up. All exercises are safe for all levels of fitness, and most exercises are seated. Meet for 1 hour, 2 times per week, for 12 weeks, and to get stronger! Participants should bring their own dumbbells and be available to attend at least 14 of the 24 sessions.
**All participants should register with both the library and with UTMB. **
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our special therapy dog reading sessions! We’re happy our furry best friends are back with us to help our struggling or shy readers gain confidence.
This program is recommended for ages 6 to 12. Tickets are available at the Children's desk 15 minutes before the start of the event. Capacity is limited, so please pick up a ticket before visiting with the best good boys.
Occurrence: 3rd Saturday of the Month
Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages: Craft for ages 4+ & Learn to play Pokémon 8+ years
Description: Play Pokémon with friends! Don't know how to play? We can teach you! Reading age is recommended. Craft is for ages 4+
Additional Info:
Location: Kids Corner
UTMB presents a strength bodybuilding program for ages 60 and up. All exercises are safe for all levels of fitness, and most exercises are seated. Meet for 1 hour, 2 times per week, for 12 weeks, and to get stronger! Participants should bring their own dumbbells and be available to attend at least 14 of the 24 sessions.
**All participants should register with both the library and with UTMB. **
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for Cruisin' with Ms. Caroline!
Travel around the world without leaving the library! Learn about different foods and cultures with activities meant to share worldly experiences that are once in a lifetime!
This program is for ages 7 to 12. If there are younger kids in your group (6 and under), please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the older siblings are exploring their world.
Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Ages: 14+
Description: Ballet Body Conditioning Basics is ballet-based body conditioning and strengthening using Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises.
Additional Info:
UTMB presents a strength bodybuilding program for ages 60 and up. All exercises are safe for all levels of fitness, and most exercises are seated. Meet for 1 hour, 2 times per week, for 12 weeks, and to get stronger! Participants should bring their own dumbbells and be available to attend at least 14 of the 24 sessions.
**All participants should register with both the library and with UTMB. **
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 January 2026 will be The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle by Dan Gutman.
Popcorn is, of course, provided! You may bring you own snacks too.
The registration form can be found here.