Teens

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for the Mid-gradian adventures of your "stranger" dreams!

Sharpen your creativity, build social interaction and problem solving skills, learn new vocabulary, practice maths, and while you're at it, slay a few dragons.
Come enjoy some tween/teen-centered fantasy role-playing. Participants will take on the roles of wizards and warriors; facing challenges and forging friendships.

This program is best suited for tweens and teens only; ages 11 to 17.
Registration is required. Space is limited.

Occurrence: Tuesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)

Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Ages: 14+

Description: Ballet Body Conditioning Basics is ballet-based body-conditioning and strengthening using Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises.

Additional Info:

Are you struggling with a stitch or technique? 

Swing by the Maker Space on Wednesdays between 3:00 and 5:00 for a helping hand!

Bring your project and questions and we will use library resources to help!

This program is for crafters of any level who need some help, walk-ins welcome.

Join us for Trivia Night! Our topic this month is The Simpsons. Come test your knowledge of the show! Doors open at 6:00pm. Groups can be from 2-5. Solos are welcome! Online registration required. For questions, call or inquire at the front desk.

Looking for volunteer opportunities? Interested in making a difference in your community? Join the Teen Advisory Board!

WHAT IS TAB?

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer group engaged in library programming. Our mission is to empower teens through the creation, promotion and implementation of events at the High Meadows Branch Library.

Participation in TAB counts as service hours for any honor, scholar or religious organization. Meetings are held every other week.

See you there!

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading.

The Fall cycle of Book Buddies will run from September 18th to November 20th.  Reading sessions will be in the library meeting room.

Storytime for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
Build your child’s communication through shared reading! Families will learn to model language on AAC devices, foster a love of books, and connect through this interactive story time.

Who Can Attend?

Are you ready to race against your friends on Rainbow Road, play guitar in a band, or fight your foes?

Join Teen Gaming! The program occurs every Monday after school from 4pm-5:15pm.

For high school and middle school students only. Meet in the computer lab for crafts, movies, & games.

Are you in the 7th–12th grade and interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up to be a Big Buddy for the Crosby Branch Library! HCPL's Book Buddies program pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in grades K-3rd (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks of shared reading.

Our next session will run from February 10- April 21. You will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 pm to read with your Little Buddy.

This training is mandatory for all interested new Big Buddies.