Tweens

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:00

Create a beautiful artistic "painting", where yarn is your "paint"! 

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. These programs are designed to engage children in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities and change on a monthly basis.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:00

Join us for a monthly event designed to help reluctant or shy readers gain confidence, with the help of some very good dogs. Paws for Therapy will provide trained therapy dogs, ready to help your child practice their reading! Each participant will get 10 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.

Reserve your spot the day of the event by selecting a time slot on our sign-up sheet 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:00

Join us for a monthly event designed to help reluctant or shy readers gain confidence, with the help of some very good dogs. Paws for Therapy will provide trained therapy dogs, ready to help your child practice their reading! Each participant will get 10 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgmental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.

Reserve your spot the day of the event by selecting a time slot on our sign-up sheet 30 minutes prior to the program.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 10:00

Occurrence: 3rd Wednesday of the month

Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Ages: 10-13

Description: Join us for lively book discussions with a new theme each month

Additional Info:

Registration Required.Please call 281-290-3211 or visit the Kids Corner Reference Desk to register.Pick up a copy of the book in at the Kids Corner Desk after you register.List of books click HERE.

Location: Kids Corner

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:00

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Cricut-Sublimation Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the Cricut-Sublimation services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a Cricut machine and Sublimation printer at any participating HCPL branch. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut machine and/or Sublimation printer in the future.

By admin, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:00

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.