Bring your sketchbooks, drawing tablets, or anything else you use for art. Hang out with teens, learn new techniques, or just chill.
Limited supplies provided.
Teens
Teens in grades 6-12 can enjoyed a Charlie Brown-inspired teensgiving meal of popcorn, pretzel sticks, jellybeans, and more!
Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be found on our website.
The next session for the South Houston Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 10, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer.
Calling all homeschooled kids! Through hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive lessons, children will discover, learn, and explore.
**For grades 6th-12th**
*Younger siblings welcome!*
Are you looking for a welcoming and stress-free environment for you and your homeschooled tweens and/or teens? 6th-12th graders will meet other homeschoolers, chat, craft, & have fun at the library!
Meet other parents and form long-lasting connections and a sense of community.
Thursday, December 3 ~ 1 PM
Library programs are always free and made possible by our Friends of the Fairbanks Library. Teen programs are designed for middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Not sure what comes next after graduation? This session is designed to help high school students explore the many pathways available after high school and make informed decisions about their future. Whether you're considering college, trade school, entering the workforce, or taking a gap year, we’ll break down each option and what it can look like for you.
For high school and middle school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.
Are you ready to race against your friends on Rainbow Road, dance to your favorite songs, or fight against your foes?
Join Teen Gaming! The program occurs every Tuesday after school from 4pm-5:15pm.
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.