Teens

Texas Sized Pride for America's 250th - Preserving our Heritage: Step into history and discover the people, places, and events that shaped our nation. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the exhibit’s display panels and interactive kiosks bring to life the stories behind our country’s founding.

The exhibit will be on display at the Katy Library for the entire month of July, during regular library business hours.

This exhibit is sponsored by the Sam Houston Chapter, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

*For ages 11-13*

Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering one-on-one meeting designed to help you take the next step in your career journey! 

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What we offer:

The floor is lava and you have to save all the ducks from burning up! Can you conquer this build challenge and save all the rubber ducks from the lava using only common household items?

Teens and tweens ages 11 - 17 are invited to a social hour with games, crafts, and fun! Registration is preferred but not required—feel free to drop in! 

Use paper, ribbon, magnets, beads, buttons, and more to create a wall mounted magnetic message board.

***All other supplies provided***

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.

Imagination and problem-solving with Legos! In “The Building Blocks of STEM” teens will use Lego bricks to complete interactive challenges. Participants will have fun while developing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Presented by Young Audiences & iAct Houston. 

Open to ages 11-18 only. 

Tickets will be required and available for free at the front desk 15 minutes before event start time.

Start the middle of your week by watching a great movie and enjoying a snack!

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter.

The Zone program space will open for lo-fi hang out, study, and board games for a couple hours after school. Music and snacks may be provided.