Learn about the origin of mariachi, the "King of Mariachi" Vicente Fernández, and what makes mariachi unique as a style of music. You will also get to learn standard musical terms and their definitions like melody, bass, and tempo. Enjoy an interactive experience with games and live examples utilizing mariachi music.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a newfound knowledge on the history of mariachi, an important mariachi figure, and music!
This will be a ticketed program. To enter the program, you must have a ticket!
Pick up your ticket at the front desk. Tickets are free and available at 4pm, 30 minutes before the program starts. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly. You must be here in person to redeem a ticket.
Looking to chat with other homeschoolers and swap tricks and tips? Join us each month for Homeschool Hangout! Students will engage with crafts, activities, and games, while caregivers have the opportunity to network.
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30 PM to learn to doodle Pokémon! This program is for tweens ages 8-12. Siblings welcome!
In this class, Dalton will share his personal process for drawing Pokémon in your own style — encouraging creativity, and having fun with shape language to discover their own unique way of drawing them.
Dalton is a Texas-based artist who loves drawing dinosaurs, monsters, and Pokémon! His creature-focused artwork is inspired by a lifelong passion for paleontology, an appreciation for biodiversity, and a deep devotion to drawing.
Enjoy spooky storytelling and a craft for ages 8-18 at our Halloween party on Tuesday October 27th from 4:30-5:30pm. Feel free to come in costume!
The Friends of the Northwest Branch Library are holding their semi-annual book sale! A whole room of books for all ages, movies, music, and more! Most everything will be $1-$2 and 100% of the money earned at the sale go right back to the Northwest library to help fund our programs. So go crazy, give in to your inner book goblin! After all, it's not an addiction! It's giving back to your community!
Join us at Aldine for a Lego night! We’ll provide as many Legos as you need to get your creativity flowing and make something awesome
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Use your creativity & engineering skills to make an edible fall-themed house! We'll have some cute fall decorations and some spooky ones. We'll use graham crackers, candy, and frosting. This program is on Monday, October 5th at 2:00 PM for homeschoolers ages 6-18. Registration is required. Registration will open September 21st.
A waiver will be sent after you register. You will need to fill out a waiver for each child who plans to attend. Please send us an email to sm@hcpl.net to let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Want a place to play chess with your peers?
Join Spring Branch-Memorial Library’s Tween & Teen Chess Club!
Anyone ages 8-18 can join us on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:30pm. Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 1st.
For more information, contact Sarah at sm@hcpl.net
Let's make slime that attracts magnets on Tuesday, October 6th at 4:30pm! This is a messy craft, so wear clothes that are okay to get dirty. We'll provide all supplies including aprons, masks, and gloves. For ages 8-18. Registration required. Registration will open on Tuesday, September 22nd.