Teens

By admin, Fri, 01/23/2026 - 03:00

Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? 

Sign up to be a Big Buddy for Aldine Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.

This session will run from February 17- April 28 (break for 3/17). You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m.-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.

By admin, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 18:00

Using size 10mm jump rings, square bead letters, and jewelry pliers, we will make a set of book worm earrings.

We will not have stainless steel accessories so please keep that in mind if you have an allergy.

All materials provided. Ages 12+ welcome.

By admin, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 18:00

Join Crystal in the upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom to work on creating a small bouquet of flowers made out of beads!

All materials provided! Feel free to bring your own bead projects to work on and chat with your fellow community members!

Registration required. Ages 15+ welcome.

By admin, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 09:00

Teens!  Using a needle and felting wool, design and create an artistic landscape or a 3D animal!

Program begins at 1pm in the Teen Lounge on the 2nd floor. 

(they can stay as long as they like...just clean up)

*No registration required

By admin, Thu, 01/22/2026 - 09:00

Are you struggling with a stitch or technique?

Don't know where to start?

Swing by the Robin Bush Room on the third Saturday every month between 3:00 and 5:00 for a helping hand!

Bring your project and questions and we will use library resources to help!