Cupcake Decorating

Join us and decorate your own cupcake.  Ages 9-17.

SAT Program

Princeton Review will give tips to college bound students on how to score high on the SAT.  Ages 14-20.

Mystery Writers of America Writing Contest

In partnership with Mystery Writers of America, we are sponsoring a short story contest.  Entried are due October 17, 2005.  All writers receive a certificate, invitation to a pizza party, and the top 3 writers receive really cool prizes.  Entry forms and more information is available at the  Barbara Bush Library.  Ages 11-18.

Afternoon Movie and Games

Come to the library and watch a movie, play games or just hang out for a while.  Ages 11-18.

Pizza Party for Mystery Contest Writers

All participants in our Mystery Writing Contest can come enjoy pizza before the winners are announced.  Ages 11-18.

Mystery Writing Contest Awards

Winners of our Mystery Writing Contest are announced and the stories are read!!  Ages 11-18.

Teen Read Week:  Get Real!

Display of teen books and media, plus a poster giveaway.  Ages 12-18.

Read In

We will kick off Teen Read Week with a Read In!  Ages 11 & up.

Journaling

Teens will have the opportunity to discuss the values of journaling and creating their very own journal in a journal making craft.  Ages 11 & up.

Demented Dolls

Teens will use their creative minds to design and create the most demented doll they can imagine using a variety of patterned fabrics.  Ages 11 & up.

B-Movie Special!

Teens will be given some low budget, cheesy snacks while making a low budget, cheesy movie enjoyable!  Ages 11 & up.

Create Scary Scarecrows!

Create your own scarecrow.  Snacks and pizza will be served.  Ages 12-17.  Please register at the library.  281-328-3535

Creative Writing Workshop

Creative Writing Workshop led by college English faculty Michael Fey.  Blank writing journals and cheese pizza provided.  No sign up necessary.  Open to all teens.

Classics Book Club for Home Schooled Teens

The Stranger by Albert Camus. Sign up required.  Forms located in Teen Room.  Each book discussion limited to 15 teens.  Free Book!  Bring your Lunch.  Open to all teens.

Teen Read Week Party

We're throwing a party to celebrate Teen Read Week!  Join us for a movie (based on a book) and "make your own" ice-cream sundaes.  Ages 12 & up.

10:30 am

1:30 pm

Get "Reel" @ Fairbanks Library Film Festival

Celebrate Teen Read Week with the Fairbanks Library Film Festival.  Films are at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm.  Please call the library for titles.  Recommended for ages 15 & up.  713-466-4438

Martial Arts Demonstration

The North Channel Martial Arts will be demonstrating different martial arts techniques.  All ages.

Kingwood Library Survivor Scavenger Hunt

Participants must pick up their question sheets by 6 pm on Tue, October 18 and turn in their answers by noon on Sat, October 22 to be eligible.  Teens must have 18 of the 20 questions answered correctly to be eligible for the prize drawing.  The prize drawing will take place on Sat, October 22 at 4 pm.  Ages 12- 18.

Your Real Life

Scrapbooking program.  Ages 12 & up.

Scholarship Scams and Your First Credit Card

Lily Huff from the Better Business Bureau will talk about the scholarship search companies that scam you out of money.  She will also explore the dangers of easy to get credit cards and how teens can avoid the money trap.  Ages 14-18 and parents.

Teen Movie Night!

We will be showing a popular movie (call the library for the title) and snacks will be provided. 

Ages 12 & up.   281-484-2036

Meet a Local Author!

Get Real @ Your Library with JoAn W. Martin, a local author.  Her first book, Yankee Girl is about 17-year-old Wanda Wayne who disguises herself as a boy and runs away to join the Union Army.  Come to this exciting program and learn more!  Ages 12 & up.

Get Real @ Your Library with Poetry

Open to all aspiring poets, or teens who want to recite and share their favorite poems.  Audience needed - also open to teens who want to hang out and listen.  Ages 13 & up.

Get Real @ Your Library with Music

Join us for a jam session.  No instruments needed!  No musical experience necessary!  Just bring your air guitars.  Audience needed - just want to watch?  Ages 13 & up.

Get Real @ Your Library with Comedy

Grab a drink, eat some snacks, and meet your friends while watching a comedy.  Call library for title.  832-559-4200  Ages 13 & up.

Get Real @ Your Library with a Scary Movie

Grab a drink, eat some snacks, and meet your friends while watching a scary movie.  Movie chosen at the time of viewing by attendees.  Ages 13 & up.

Get Read @ Your Library with Drawing and Color

Bring a pencil, some paper and if available, a small pumpkin.  Please preregister by calling the library as space is limited.  832-559-4200   Ages 13 & up.

Get Real @ Your Library with Crafts

Bring your creativity and try something new--Scary Scraps!  Please preregister by calling the library as space is limited.  832-559-4200   Ages 13 & up.