Teens

Struggling in class? Join the personalized peer tutoring group, Learning Lounge, at the Barbara Bush Branch Library!

Each session features a mix of relaxing and engaging activities like puzzles, a creative hands-on project, and a group game to get everyone thinking and laughing. If you'd like extra help with schoolwork, you can sign up for one-on-one tutoring with a friendly peer tutor and head to a separate table for focused support.
Get help from fellow students, explore new topics, and walk away ready to ace your next semester.

Join Future U at the Stratford Branch Library on the 1st Thursday of each month from October through December for workshops aimed specifically to help navigate both your College and Career Path.

Each Month, there will be a new presentation designed to provide an informative and beneficial experience, and then incorporate a one-on-one workshop to work on these newly acquired skills!

Join Future U at the Stratford Branch Library on the 1st Thursday of each month from October through December for workshops aimed specifically to help navigate both your College and Career Path.

Each Month, there will be a new presentation designed to provide an informative and beneficial experience, and then incorporate a one-on-one workshop to work on these newly acquired skills!

Hang out in the Teen Zone for chess and conversation! This year, we would like to build up a core group of chess players so that we can have a tournament at the end of summer. 

Teen Takeover is a program by teens for teens. 

Even though banned book week has passed, we thought we'd end the year with a small bang! Come prepared to put your favorite banned book on a mini tote bag with our sublimations markers and Cricut press.

All materials provided. Ages 15+ are welcome.

Each month builders work to complete an a build that may be silly, challenging, or sneaky, but always fun!  Grades 4th -12th.  Due to early voting this event will take place in the public section of the library (instead of the meeting room).

Join us for our Cricut orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut 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 Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

Grades 3rd-12th come hang out with other Pokemon fans!  The library has a limited number of battle decks, so you may want to bring your own. Trading or swapping cards is allowed only with parent's signed permission, and library staff is not responsible for the results of any trades.  Grades 3rd-12th.

Watch anime with friends while enjoying delicious Asian snacks!  Grades 6th-12th

Challenge friends old and new to races and battles at Video Game Day!  Grades 6th-12th.