Teens

By admin, Sat, 08/29/2026 - 07:00

Join Crystal as she guides you step-by-step in how to create your own Beaded Spider for your Halloween or Christmas decor!

All materials provided.

Ages 15+ welcome



Information for Persons with Disabilities: Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library at 832-927-5420.


By admin, Sat, 08/29/2026 - 01:00

Teens and tweens are invited to try this fun and challenging game that combines physical challenges with teamwork and communication. Get moving and get thinking!

Work with your team to spell a word with your blocks, then stack the word while holding up a platform. Compete against others and learn if you what it takes to win!

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 19:00

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.

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 01:00

Need a place to finish homework and relax after school?

Join us for Homework Help & Hangout every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM! Whether you're working through a difficult assignment, studying for a test, or just looking for a quiet place to focus, the library is here to help.

Each session includes:

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 22:00

HCPL has partnered with Oldways to present classes on how to eat healthy by following a traditional Latin American diet!

This program will feature two dishes rich in herbs, spices, and tubers. Those dishes are:

  • Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Pudding)
  • Cannellini Bean & Pumpkin Seed Salad

Library staff will give a presentation on the dishes and prepare them for everyone to share! 

This event will be held in the 1st Floor Meeting Room.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 19:00

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.



By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:00

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.

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 13:00

Join us for the Teen "Bring Your Own Book" Book Club, where you can share whatever you're reading and discover new favorites from fellow book lovers! This month's optional theme is winter holidays—bring a cozy read that fits the season or anything else you're excited about. Come for the books, stay for the fun discussions and snacks!