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The Meta4 Slam Series continues with "The Silent H" Community Qualifier Slam. The event begins with an open mic, followed by a Poetry Slam Qualifier competition event. Performers in the qualifier have the opportunity to advance to semi-finals, the final 12, and (ultimately) earn a spot on the Meta4 poetry slam national competition team.

All Houston-area poets ages 13-19 are eligible to participate. Slams are open-mic style—no registration needed! Simply show up ready to perform.

Meet the team here!

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Celebrate stories and share your favorite reads at our Teen “Bring Your Own Book” Book Club! This month’s optional theme is Pride Month, so bring a book that celebrates LGBTQ+ voices, characters, or stories that inspire you. Enjoy great conversations, discover new reads, and connect with fellow book lovers in a welcoming space.

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With no assigned book or group discussion, Introvert Happy Hour Book Club is ideal for those who want the community of a book club without the homework, conversation, and social pressure. Please join us in the Upstairs Conference Room on the second Monday of the month to read silently as a group without any discussion and enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. The door opens at 6:00 PM.

No registration is necessary for this free program.

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Discover the game of chess while learning about openings, endgames, strategies, and tactics. This class is designed for children aged 5 and older, accommodating both beginners and advanced players.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Turn the classic origami paper fortune teller into a poetic flower! After folding the paper into a fortune teller, we will write words and phrases on the petals. Then we'll pick random flowers and use the words on the petals to create poems. 

This program is intended for ages 8-18. 

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Teens ages 12-18 can register to play the popular roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons at the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library (930 Corbindale Rd. Houston, TX 77024)! All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own dice and character!

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Teens ages 13-18 can join us at the Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Library once a month to earn an hour of volunteer credit by doing a project for a local community organization! In April, we will be assisting the library.

By admin, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 04:00

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Grab your dice and step into a world of adventure! 

T(w)een DnD at the library is a chance to create a character, team up with other players, and dive into epic quests. 

No experience necessary! All levels welcome.

**Parents/Caregivers need to pick up their child from the library promptly at 8 PM.**

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