Tweens

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!  

This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.     

This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.      

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and revel in the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Communities. Festivities last from September 15th to October 15th which covers multiple nation's independence days and historical events.

This year will include a special performance from Mariachi Luna Llena, Premier Mariachi of Rice University!

Mask making is a part of Mexican ritual life that pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish. Masks in Mexico are used in a wide variety of dances, ceremonies, festivals and theatre, but the most common uses are with traditional dances. In these dances, non-professional performers wear masks to transform themselves into other beings or characters.

Join us and make your very own. 

Materials provided: markers, paper, crayons, glue and tape. 

In this club, we aim to answer the age old question: "Which is better, the book or the movie?"

Do you like Pokemon as much as we do? Do you want a pikachu, eevee, or Mimiku of your very own? Come create it out of Perler beads!

Calling all Teens/Tweens join us once a month for our club meeting of Beyond the Panels! 

This month’s theme: Friendship. Explore comic books/manga about friendship and make friendship bracelets!!!

Calling all Teens/Tweens join us once a month for our club meeting of Beyond the Panels! 

This month’s theme: Spooky Stories. Discover spooky comics/manga and make a candy moon craft!

Calling all Teens/Tweens join us once a month for our club meeting of Beyond the Panels! 

This month’s theme: Nature (Earthy Vibes). Explore comics and graphic novels that involve nature and make a pressed flower craft.

The Story Guild is a collaborative adventure program for ages 11–14, where participants step into the world of Dungeons & Dragons through fun, guided storytelling.

Looking for a fun and relaxed space to connect with other homeschoolers? Homeschool HQ is a drop-in program just for kids ages 9–14! Whether you're working on a school project, want to get creative with crafts, or just hang out and chat with friends, we’ve got the supplies and the space. Come by for a laid-back afternoon with plenty of room for imagination, conversation, and community.