Houston teens are invited to participate in the Houston Public Library’s Teen Read Month celebration throughout the month of October. Houston’s month-long program joins thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, "LOL @ your library®." This year’s theme encourages teens to read humorous books and graphic novels just 'for the fun of it'.
Activities held at the Houston Public Library include:
Acres Homes Neighborhood Library * 8501 West Montgomery, 77088 * 832-393-1700
Teen Read Month Event
October 20 * 1 - 3 PM
Teen craft for fun, using your creativity in making a special keepsake for yourself or to share. Ages: 12-17 years.
Collier Regional Library * 6200 Pinemont, 77092 * 832-393-1740
Teen Movie
October 9 * 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Movie to be Announced. Ages: 11-18 years.
Teen Program: Dance Dance Revolution
October 23 * 3:30 - 5 PM
Learn how to play this video game. Ages: 11-18 years.
Dixon Neighborhood Library * 8002 Hirsch, 77016 * 832-393-1760
Movie Time fun for Teens
October 18 * 4 PM
Flores Neighborhood Library * 110 North Milby, 77003 * 832-393-1780
Comic Book Workshop
October 17 * 4 - 5 PM
Ever wanted to make your own comic? Like to draw? This workshop will explore the basics with an experienced comic artist. Teens.
Frank Neighborhood Library * 6440 West Bellfort, 77035 * 832-393-2410
Short Story Contest in Celebration of Teen Read Month
October 15 – October 18
The Frank Neighborhood Library is accepting entries in a short story contest. Winners will be announced on October 19th. The last day for submission is October 18th. All entries will win a prize. Teens.
Heights Neighborhood Library * 1302 Heights Blvd, 77008 * 832-393-1810
Teen Read Month Program
October 19 * 2 - 4 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library * 7979 South Kirkwood, 77072 * 832-393-1820
Teen Masquerade Ball
October 29 * 6 - 8 PM
Show off your talent by creating your masquerade costume and party the evening away. There will be food and fun.
Hillendahl Neighborhood Library * 2436 Gessner Rd, 77080 * 832-393-1940
Teen Read Month Craft: Duct Tape Creations
October 11 * 4 - 5 PM
Create clothes, art, and more using duct tape! Patterns will be provided for beginners, or if you’re an experienced duct tape artist, you can free-style and make your own designs. Teens.
Teen Program: Dean Turner Performs Classic Edgar Allan Poe
October 29 * 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Houston actor Dean Turner will perform "A Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and other Edgar Allan Poe favorites.
Johnson Neighborhood Library * 3517 Reed Rd., 77051 * 832-393-2550
Hip Hop Dance Workshop and Performance
October 18 * 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
A performance and workshop by professional hip hop dance company UrgeWorks. Teens.
Looscan Neighborhood Library * 2510 Willowick, 77027 * 832-393-1900
Teen Music Slam
October 17 * 4 - 5:30 PM
Do you like music? This is the first music slam for the Looscan Neighborhood library. Bring in your favorite song from your singer, or even a orginal song you made, and present it to the group. We will discuss the music, and what makes it so special.
Teen Games for Gamers
October 22 * 4 - 5:30 PM
Hey teens, so you like board games? Join us as we pick from a handfull of board games and play the night away. All Teens and tweens welcome! Ages 10-18 years.
Scary campfire tales
October 27 * 1 - 2 PM
Join us for tellings of urban legends, scary stories, candy and more. Presented with special effects. All teens and tweens welcome! Ages 10-12 years.
Teen Poetry Slam
October 29 * 4 - 5:30 PM
Do you like poetry? Do you like to write poetry? Come share your own poetry, or poems by your favorite poet!
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library * 5411 Pardee St., 77026 * 832-393-2450
Jewelry Making Class
October 15 * 4 - 5 PM
Express yourself by designing a bracelet. Teens.
Anime Movie
October 18 * 4 - 6 PM
Enjoy quality animation. Teens.
Meyer Neighborhood Library * 5005 West Bellfort, 77035 * 832-393-1840
Comic Book Workshop
October 8 * 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Ever wanted to make your own comic? Like to draw? This workshop will explore the basics with an experienced comic artist. Teens.
Moody Neighborhood Library * 9525 Irvington, 77076 * 832-393-1950
Teen Movie
October 11 * 3:30 PM
Movie to be announced. Teens.
After-school craft for Teens
October 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Make a cool craft with your friends. Teens.
Games and Gaming
October 25 * 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Video Games for Teens.
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library * 1349 West 43rd Street, 77018 * 832-393-1960
Teen Movie Time
October 10 * 3:30 - 5 PM
Movie to be announced. Rated PG.
Teen Movie Time
October 24 * 3:30 - 5 PM
Movie to be announced. Rated PG.
Park Place Regional Library * 8145 Park Place, 77017 * 832-393-1970
Teen Read Month
October 23 * 4 - 5:30 PM
Learn techniques from a professional comic book artist. Teens.
Ring Neighborhood Library * 8835 Long Point, 77055 * 832-393-2000
Teen Read Month Exhibit
October 1 – October 31
Highlight Ring Neighborhood Library's Teen collection. Exhibit runs October 1-31.
Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library * 3223 Wilcrest, 77042 * 832-393-2011
DDR Playstation 2
October 13 * 2:30 - 4 PM
Teen program. Snacks.
Smith Neighborhood Library * 3624 Scott St., 77004 * 832-393-2050
Hip Hop Dance Workshop and Performance
October 9 * 4 PM
A performance and workshop by professional Hip Hop dance company UrgeWorks. Teens.
Pop Culture Magnets and More
October 16 * 4 PM
Use pictures of your favorite celebrities, cool designs out of magazines, or whatever you can fit onto the back of a clear glass marble and make your own magnets and push-pins. Teens.
PlayStation 2 U Call Its
October 23 * 3 PM
Pick what to play from our selection of play station 2 games party. Teens.
Stanaker Neighborhood Library * 611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, 77011 * 832-393-2080
Get Creative! Crafts for Teens
October 11 * 4 - 5 PM
Crafts for teens.
Teen Read Month: Hip Hop Dance Workshop and Performance
October 18 * 4 - 5 PM
A performance and workshop by professional hip hop dance company UrgeWorks. Teens.
Get Creative! Crafts for Teens
October 25 * 4 - 5 PM
Make Halloween decorations. Teens.
Teen Movie Time
October 29 * 4 - 6 PM
Enjoy a movie with popcorn. Call branch for details.
Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library * 7007 W. Fuqua, 77489 * 832-393-2370
LOL at Your Library!
October 18 * 4 - 5 PM
LOL with your friends making a craft. Snacks. Teens.
Young Neighborhood Library * 5260 Griggs Road, Palm Center, 77021 * 832-393-2140
Noontime Craft
October 16 * 12 - 1 PM
Make a useful and attractive craft. Teens.
Teen Read Month - Guest Comic Book Artist
October 16 * 4 - 5:15 PM
Learn how to draw comic book characters from a comic book artist. Teens.