Mr. Kelly will be teaching the basics of the game of chess, how the pieces move, easy openings, endgames, and host games for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players age 6-17.
Tweens
Calling all Tweens & teens for a fun filled crafter-noon as we make shrinky dink keychains!
Ages 9-17
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC): Lead, Serve, and Create!
Want to make your voice heard and help shape what happens at your library? The Stratford Branch Library is looking for motivated teens to join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)—a team of young leaders who help connect local youth with the library and the wider community.
As a TAC member, you won’t just attend meetings—you’ll help plan programs, influence decisions, and create a better space for teens through service, advocacy, and leadership.
The Barbara Bush Branch Library is excited to host Challenge Island – Cypress!
This program bring hands-on STEAM fun to the community. Through creative, team-based challenges, children will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in an engaging and interactive environment. Our programs encourage creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and imagination while making learning fun for all.
Space and supplies are limited, so please register.
This is an elementary school aged program.
Join us for a FREE 5-Week Karate class this Summer at your local public library!
For the Atascocita Branch Library sessions, sign up for this class session on Team Karate Academy's website. The first summer session runs from July 6 - 27 at the Atascocita Branch Library. The 11:15 AM sessions are for children ages 8-13 years old. The last class session (graduation) meets on August 3rd at Team Karate Academy's dojo.
Join us for "Father's Day Craft," where we will create a cute homemade gift for your dad or a dad in your life!
This program is for all ages, and all materials will be provided.
We can’t wait to craft with you and celebrate Father’s Day together!
There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:
How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**
Join us for an Among Us Game Day and test your teamwork, strategy, and detective skills! Teens will get to play Among Us on the library computers, work together to complete tasks, and figure out who the impostor is to earn a prize.
For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.
In this 1.5 hour STEM adventure, youth grades 4th – 12th become the architects of a modern Japanese metropolis. Our detailed Minecraft world features high rise apartments with empty units, a multi-modal transit hub, and vacant first-level retail spaces all waiting for your innovative designs! Tickets are required and will be available 30 minutes before the start of the program.
Join us for an Among Us Game Day and test your teamwork, strategy, and detective skills! Teens will get to play Among Us on the library computers, work together to complete tasks, and figure out who the impostor is to earn a prize.
For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.