Events

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barbara Bush Library, we invite young artists to show us what the library means to them!

Through your artwork, show us how the library has made a difference in your life. Maybe the library has helped you…

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

Are you ready to race against your friends on Rainbow Road, dance to your favorite songs, or fight against your foes?

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

Looking to save money by making your restaurant favorites at home? Join us for Frugal Foodies, our monthly cooking demo class for adults. We'll learn techniques to create dishes at home and sample a different cuisine each month.

Use LEGOs, Keva Planks, bristle blocks, and more to build whatever you can imagine! Kids in grades K-5 are invited to participate.

Calling all brick builders, are you up for a challenge? Participants will work to creatively complete a different build mission in an hour each month! Grades 4 to 12

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be…

Harris County Public Library's Book Buddies is a FREE literacy program that pairs trained teen volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in K-3rd grade (Little Buddies) for 10 weeks to share the joy of reading. More information can be…

Bring your creativity to life with this after-school craft program. Try your hand at a new craft each week and take home a masterpiece!

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12.Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise…

Calling all tweens? Do you enjoy reading? Are you looking for people to talk about what you’ve just read? Are you down for some book related activities? If your answer is yes to all of the above, sign up for our tween book club to join us…

Enjoy good company, good conversation, and a good cup of hot tea during Tea Time Book Club every second Tuesday of the month! In 2026, we will read these titles from July to October:

July 14: The Measure by Nikki Erlick

August…

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at…

This drop-in session offers personalized college and career support for teens and young adults. Get help with college applications, resumes, job searches, and career planning—whether you have quick questions or need one-on-one guidance,…

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application…

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for our very own live puppet show! Mr. David brings his own theatrics to classics with The Puppet Players Present.

This is a program perfect for the whole family. Tickets are available at…

Come create images using colorful Perler beads!

Date/Day: Select Tuesdays and Thursdays (tentative)

Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ages: 16+, Teens 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult

This orientation hour will introduce patrons to the Cricut Maker 4. Completion of this orientation is…

Bring in your old kpop albums, photocards, and merch to trade with other fans! Any new or gently used items that other folks might be interested in are welcome, no restrictions on groups or artists. We will also have a free photocard…

Join Shared Shelves, a library readers' exchange and book club. For ages 16+