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| Invictus by Ryan GraudinScience Fiction. Born outside of time and rejected from the Corps of Central Time Travelers, 17-year-old Farway "Far" Gaius McCarthy has his work cut out for him as captain of the Invictus, traveling back in time to steal antiquities from history. Told in the alternating voices of Far's diverse crew, this "rollicking, bombshell-laden adventure" (Kirkus Reviews) is sure to hook fans of quirky, Doctor Who-style science fiction. |
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| That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. JohnstonScience Fiction. In a near-future world built from an alternate version of the British Empire, multiethnic Crown Princess Victoria-Margaret arrives in Toronto for a summer of incognito freedom. Margaret knows it's her duty to marry a DNA-compatible spouse, but that doesn't prevent her from falling for commoner Helena…who's already engaged. Complex, thoughtful, and inclusive, That Inevitable Victorian Thing offers an appealing blend of romance and speculative fiction. |
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| There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie PerkinsHorror. Fans of author Stephanie Perkins' romances know that her books typically feature relatable characters, poignant emotions, and swoon-worthy love interests. This latest book, starring high school senior Makani, has all of those -- plus shady secrets and grisly serial murders. If you love slasher flicks, you don't want to miss this thrilling new direction from a popular author. |
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| The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka SlaterNonfiction. These are the facts: on November 4, 2013, Sasha (a white, agender, middle-class teen) and Richard (a disadvantaged black teen) were riding a public bus in Oakland, California, when Richard set Sasha's skirt on fire. In The 57 Bus, journalist Dashka Slater takes you beyond those bare facts, presenting an up-close look at the two teens' lives before and after the crime and inviting you to consider complicated questions of privilege, empathy, and justice. |
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| Dear Martin by Nic StoneFiction. Justyce McAllister is 17, Ivy League-bound, and one of the few black students at his prep school. Following a disturbing incident of police profiling, Justyce doesn't know how to cope with his anger and frustration -- so he pours them into letters to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. If this powerful debut novel about a black teen facing violent racism resonates with you, be sure to also check out Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give. |
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| OCD Love Story by Corey Ann HayduRealistic Fiction. When Bea meets Beck, he's having a panic attack at a school dance. They end up kissing, which makes things awkward when they meet again in group therapy. Beck has OCD, and while Bea claims she only has a few "little anxieties," her issues are much deeper. Can Bea and Beck's love survive if they see each other for how they really are? Find out in this unflinching yet disarmingly hopeful romance. |
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| The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick NessFantasy. Mikey's small town is plagued by vampires, ghosts, and zombie deer, but the paranormal drama only targets kids with "unusual names and capital-D Destinies." As for Mikey, he just wants to deal with his OCD, survive his messed-up family, and graduate high school without becoming collateral damage in yet another looming apocalypse. Combining emotional depth with wry in-jokes, The Rest of Us Just Live Here is a great pick for seen-it-all fantasy fans. |
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| Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland StoneFiction. As one of the popular (and hyper-judgmental) queen bees at her school, 16-year-old Sam is careful to conceal her uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts. The strain of hiding is intense, however, and when Sam finds new friends among the members of a secret poetry group, she hopes it might finally be safe to open up. A steamy romance and an unexpected twist add spice to this sensitive, absorbing read. |
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| OCD, the Dude, and Me by Lauren Roedy VaughnFiction. Awkward, sarcastic high school senior Danielle is a social misfit who compulsively color-codes her collection of hats and Chuck Taylors. When eccentric new friends (and the philosophy of The Big Lebowski) challenge her to adjust her attitude, Danielle reluctantly starts to unravel the trauma of her past. For another flawed, complicated heroine coping with a troubled history, try Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King. |
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| Don't Touch by Rachel WilsonFiction. Anxiety isn't anything new for Caddie, but ever since her father left, she's convinced that she can bring him back if she can only keep from touching anyone. But while gloves and self-control are one thing, preventing herself from falling for classmate Peter is another. Even as she struggles, you'll be rooting for the sympathetic protagonist in this candid insider's view of OCD. |
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After School Meal Program Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Monday-Thursday, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM Park Place Regional Library Monday-Thursday, 4:30 PM Young Neighborhood Library FREE after school meals are available for youths ages 1-18. No registration is required to eat; just show up at a site near you! The nutritious packed lunches are prepared to USDA standards and delivered daily by the Houston Parks Department. First come, first served. Children must consume food on site. Please contact your library for further details.
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After School Zone Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Monday-Thursday, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Tuesday-Friday, 3:00 PM Park Place Regional Library Monday-Thursday, 3:30 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Tuesday-Thursday, 3:30 PM Young Neighborhood Library Looking for some fun after school? Join us at The SPOT for a variety of engaging activities and a chance to hang out with friends, weekdays after school hours. Video games, homework help, and hands on STEAM programs are just some of the activities offered. Intended for youth ages 7-18. Please see our unattended children policy for guidelines. Contact your library for further details.
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Anime Club Saturday, November 11, 3:00 PM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Saturdays, 2:00 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Calling all otaku! Let's meet up and share our love of Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture. Please contact Bracewell Neighborhood Library for further details. 832-393-2580.
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Board Games
Tuesdays,
4:00 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning
Board games, dominoes, and chess.
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Coloring Club
Saturdays,
10:00 AM
Moody Neighborhood Library
Embrace the coloring craze! Coloring relaxes the mind while tuning fine motor skills and encouraging creativity. We provide the coloring pages and tools, you bring your imagination.
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Computer Craze Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM Park Place Regional Library Monday, November 20, 4:00 PM Ring Neighborhood Library Open computer lab time for youth to explore databases, work on homework, play online games and more. Check out all of the digital resources that HPL has to offer.
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Creative Knitting
Thursday, November 16 & 30,
6:30 PM
Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Learn knitting with beginners. Bring your own knit project or start a new one with us. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies not provided. Call Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580 for more details.
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Foundation for Success Thursday, November 16, 4:00 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library S-U-C-C-E-S-S, that's the way we spell success! Learn how to build the foundation for success in high school, college and LIFE. High school students and their caregivers are invited to learn valuable life lessons like productivity, self-control, people skills, organization and more.
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Makerspace
Thursdays,
4:00 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning
Make STUFF! Hands on DIY activities that inspires kids to create, invent, and learn. Activities may include circuit exploration, stop motion animation, repurposing found objects- the sky’s the limit! Please contact your library for further details.
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Manga Mania
Saturday, November 11,
2:00 PM
Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Meet up and share your love of Japanese comics with fellow enthusiasts. Please contact Bracewell Neighborhood Library at 832-393-2580.
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Retro Games
Wednesdays,
4:00 PM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Whether you're feeling nostalgic or love the thrill of competition, come and enjoy your favorite classic board games, card games, party games and more at the library! Please contact your library for further details.
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STEM @ Your Library Wednesday, November 8, 4:00 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! Please contact your library for further details.
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Tabletop Games
Tuesdays,
4:30 PM
Central Library
Strategy, role-playing and twenty-sided dice – join us and pick your vice! Teens will engage in long and short form RPG games, building character, cooperation and leadership skills in the process.
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Teen Book Club
Thursday, November 16,
4:30 PM
Jungman Neighborhood Library
Engage your inner reader and join us for a lively discussion of novel elements as we explore a different book each month. This month’s title: Hollow City by Ransom Riggs Please come having finished the book. Geared for ages 13-18.
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Teen Craft Wednesday, November 8, 2:00 PM Fifth Ward Neighborhood Library Thursday, November 16, 5:30 PM Johnson Neighborhood Library Saturday, November 11, 2:00 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details. Craft: Houston Skyline.
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Teen Craft Saturday, November 18, 2:00 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursday, November 16, 4:00 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Wednesday, November 15 & 29, 4:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details.
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Teen Craft
Thursday, November 16,
4:00 PM
Heights Neighborhood Library
Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Today's craft: Make Your Own Buttons.
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Teen Craft
Tuesday, November 7,
4:00 PM
Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Create your own vision of what America means to you! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details.
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Teen Movie
Wednesday, November 8,
4:00 PM
Heights Neighborhood Library
Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Manchurian Candidate (1962). All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie Fridays, 2:30 PM HPL Express SouthwestAngst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing: 11/10 - Star Trek Beyond; 11/17 - Assassin's Creed. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Thursday, November 30,
5:30 PM
Johnson Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Hotel Rwanda. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Saturday, November 18,
2:30 PM
Looscan Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Casablanca. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie Wednesday, November 8, 4:00 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Thursdays, 5:30 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. All films rated G-PG13.
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Video Game Tournament Wednesday, November 15 & 29, 5:00 PM Central Library Think you have what it takes to win? Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers in this video game tournament. All games rated E-T. Please contact your library for further details.
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Video Gaming Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 6:00 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Consider yourself a gamer? Meet new friends, and compete against fellow players in popular video games! Refine your hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while exploring unique digital worlds. All games rated E-T. Please contact your library for further details.
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Write On!
Tuesdays,
4:30 PM
Vinson Neighborhood Library
Get your creative juices flowing as you explore the art of creative writing. Poetry, character development and short stories are just some of the writing elements you’ll develop in this program. Intended for Tweens and/or Teen audiences.
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Yarn People
Saturday, November 11 & 25,
10:30 AM
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
Join us every other Saturday for knitting and crocheting sessions. Bring your own needles, crochet hooks, patterns, and yarn. Teens and Adults.
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Young Writers Workshop
Saturdays,
10:30 AM
HPL Express Discovery Green
Writers in the Schools, HPL Express and Discovery Green, team up to offer Houston's only free and open writing workshop for kids. Funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, HPL Express, Writers in the Schools, and Discovery Green. Class is limited to 25 students on a first-come, first-served basis.
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