Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email virginia.gonzalez@hcpl.net for more information.
Tweens
Join us in the teen space to work on arts and crafts and explore your creativity, while you help us make the library a safe place for queer teens in our community! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school.
Join us at Aldine Library for a Lego night! We’ll provide as many Legos as you need to get your creativity flowing and make something awesome
Snacks will be provided.
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Ready to play? Drop in for our monthly teen game night featuring Nintendo Switch battles and a selection of your favorite board games. Whether you're here to compete or just relax, we'll have snacks and a great time waiting for you! Open to tweens and teens in 6th grade through 12th grade (ages 11-18).
Home-schooled and remote-learning teens and tweens ages 11 - 17 are invited to a social hour with games, crafts, and fun! Registration is preferred but not required—feel free to drop in!
Use your creativity & engineering skills to make a diorama! We'll use Peeps marshmallows, graham crackers, candy, frosting, and more to create whatever scene you can imagine. This program is on March 24th at 4:30pm for tweens and teens ages 8-18. Registration required. Registration opens on March 10th.
Ready to power up your afternoon? Come to the library and play interactive games on the Nex Playground system! Move, jump, and laugh with friends in an active gaming session.
Come to the library and practice your English! After a quick and interactive lesson, we will practice our English together. All English learners in grades 6-12 welcome! No adults please.
Snacks provided. We practice our English because learning English is fundamental!
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Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer 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. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.
Kingwood Branch Library and Harris County Pets are partnering up for an adoption event on April 11! In an effort to assist in the care of unhoused pets, please consider donating one or more of the following (no cash donations can be accepted):
Pet Food & Treats
Dry dog and cat food (unopened)Puppy and kitten food (wet or dry)Training treatsAnimal Care Supplies