Teens

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:00

Community Health & Wellness Services provided by Harris County Public Health at the Fairbanks Branch Library.  Come visit the Mobile Dental Clinic for:
First visits include a dental screening.
Follow-up visits may include a dental cleaning or basic treatment.

Adults and Children are welcome

Walk-ins are Welcome

This service is available from 8 am -3 pm each Monday with a lunch from 12-1.  

Contact Harris County Public Health if you have any questions at 832-927-7373

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:00
Teens! Need service hours? Wanting to support and show up for the community? Pick up your volunteer application packet the last week of every month to attend the volunteer orientation. Apply to be a volunteer at the library this summer, and help support the community for Summer Reading Program at the HCPL-West U. Branch Library! Overview Swing by the library and pick up a volunteer application packet to volunteer and earn service hours this summer.  Applications 
By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:00
Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.

Get help with:

Resume & cover lettersFAFSA applicationFree resources for career development

To make an appointment, please click on the link below or call. Virtual appointments are also available.

FutureU Appointment

¡Conéctate con un asesor de Future U! Descubre los recursos universitarios, profesionales, y ayuda con aplicaciones para el trabajo.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 07:00

A new teen and young adult book club is forming at Freeman Library! Join us as we discuss enjoyable reads from the Young Adult collection! Liminal Pages will meet on selected Tuesdays at 5 PM in the Teen Zone Program Space on the second floor. Refreshments will be served.

This month’s book is The Mary Shelley Club, by Goldy Moldavsky.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 07:00

Think you're ready for adulthood? Put your skills to the test at Adulting Olympics, an interactive and fun-filled workshop designed to help teens navigate real-world responsibilities before they have to face them on their own.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 04:00

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 Atascocital Branch Library will run from September 8 - November 17, 2026. The Buddies will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. 

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 22:00

Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!

Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.

Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 22:00

Savvy Stitchers is a friendly group of crafters of all ages, getting together for fellowship while enjoying their creative hobbies. It is a great way to meet neighbors that have a mutual love for knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, quilting, or other crafts. We all love to learn something new!

Join each Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00PM.

Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library at 16719 Clay Road, Houston TX 77084.

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 22:00

Join us for a one-shot campaign to learn game play basics in a collaborative and fun environment! We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons or another popular tabletop game. No registration is required and snacks will be provided.

NOTE: this is a young adult program and is aimed at ages 13 through 18. Content may not be appropriate for younger children. Children under age 13 may attend at their parent or guardian's discretion.