Tweens

By admin, Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:00

Hosted by Creative Mental Wellness, DAISY’s Little Sprouts helps younger children start building a healthy emotional vocabulary and practice empathy. Children and caregivers participate together in guided story time followed by fun, reflective activities. **DAISY The Mental Health Dachshund will even join each book club discussion!

  • Focuses on big feelings, self-regulation, friendship, and kindness
  • Encourages parent-child bonding
  • Includes crafts, coloring sheets, or movement-based activities
  • Ideal for early learners and families
By admin, Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:00

Lights, laughter, and classic cartoons!
Calling all teens—come hang out at the library for a special cartoon

Bring your own favorite snacks to enjoy while you watch and get ready for a fun-filled break with nonstop cartoon comedy. If you love animation and humor, this is the perfect event for you!

By admin, Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:00

Hosted by Creative Mental Wellness, DAISY’s Little Sprouts helps younger children start building a healthy emotional vocabulary and practice empathy. Children and caregivers participate together in guided story time followed by fun, reflective activities. **DAISY The Mental Health Dachshund will even join each book club discussion!

Focuses on big feelings, self-regulation, friendship, and kindnessEncourages parent-child bondingIncludes crafts, coloring sheets, or movement-based activitiesIdeal for early learners and families
By admin, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:00

Come get crafty at the Barbara Bush Branch Library on our Tween Craft Day!

Have some fun creating a different project each month. All materials will be provided.

This program is strictly for ages 8 to 12. If there are Littles in your group, please come to the Family Place play area to engage in age appropriate distractions while the siblings are crafting new creations.
Supplies are limited, so please pick up a ticket from the Children's staff prior to the program.

By admin, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:00

Join our Tween Book Club here at the Barbara Bush Branch Library! We will discuss a new book every month paired with a fun activity.

The book for April will be Two Degrees by Alan Gratz.

Popcorn is, of course, provided! You may bring you own snacks too.

The registration form can be found here.

By admin, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:00

Get creative in a small way at our pocket-sized painting program! Teens will design and paint their own mini canvas masterpiece that is perfect to keep, gift, or display anywhere. All supplies will be provided. 

For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.