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| Solo by Kwame Alexander with Mary Rand HessNovel in Verse. As the son of a rock star who's notorious for his addictions, 17-year-old Blade Morrison's privilege has always been shadowed by his dad's neglect and unreliability. Still, Blade's own music provides him with a creative outlet -- or it used to, until a shocking family secret upended his life and sent him on a journey from California to Ghana in search of answers. Combining Blade's authentic first-person voice with his original lyrics and references to classic rock, this novel in verse is a "rhythmic, impassioned ode to family, identity, and the history of rock and roll" (Booklist). |
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| The Special Ones by Em BaileyThriller. He is watching. He doesn't have a name, yet Esther and the other Special Ones know that his cameras monitor their every move. Even though they live on an isolated, old-fashioned farm, the Special Ones' job is to offer spiritual guidance to his internet cult followers -- and failure to do so could result in any of them being "renewed" and never seen again. Oozing suspense and claustrophobic dread, this tale of brainwashing, complicity, and survival is a must-read for fans of provocative thrillers such as Stephanie Oakes' The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly or Kevin Brooks' The Bunker Diary. |
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| Little & Lion by Brandy ColbertFiction. After a year at boarding school, Suzette is back in Los Angeles to spend the summer with her close, multiracial family. She's especially hoping to renew her bond with her brother Lionel, who has bipolar disorder. That hope is tested, however, when Lionel asks her to keep an uneasy secret. Developing a crush on the girl that Lionel likes doesn't make things any easier, especially since Suzette is also attracted to her old friend Emil and is still coping with the fallout from a romance with her roommate. An inclusive supporting cast underscores Suzette's intersecting identities and realistically messy emotions in this character-driven story about love and loyalty. |
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| Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-DoyleMagical Realism. A battered, handwritten spellbook presents an irresistible temptation in this atmospheric and slightly supernatural read. Following the May bonfire in the Irish town of Balmallen, several teens notice missing items. Some of the lost things are material, such as the diaries of Laurel and her friends; others are more intangible, such as a mother's love or a friend's safety. The spell seems like a solution, but the price of restoring what was lost may be more than the spell's casters can bear. Though the story's multiple narrators might be perplexing at first, patient readers will be rewarded by the elegant twist that brings their storylines together. |
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| What Goes Up by Katie KennedyScience Fiction. When NASA begins recruiting teens for their top-secret Interworlds Agency, Rosa Hayashi and Eddie Toivonen are both eager to apply. Highly educated and scientific, Rosa is perfect NASA material, while Eddie (who's running from his abusive dad) is a more unconventional choice. After some fierce competition and "no small amount of snarky banter" (Publishers Weekly), Rosa and Eddie both make the cut -- and their first assignment arrives sooner than expected in the form of some unfriendly extraterrestrial visitors. If you love humor and rocket science in equal measure, you won't want to miss What Goes Up. |
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| The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée AhdiehFantasy. When Shahrzad marries Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan, she has only revenge on her mind. Her best friend was one of the many brides that the caliph has killed, and Shazi plans to take him down, even if it means abandoning Tariq, her betrothed. Yet after the wedding, Shazi finds herself strangely drawn to Khalid, and even as Tariq plots to storm the palace, her feelings for Khalid grow, leading to a high-stakes love triangle and a high-drama cliffhanger ending (resolved in the sequel, The Rose & the Dagger). For another lush fantasy inspired by Middle Eastern folk tales, pick up E.K. Johnston's A Thousand Nights. |
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| To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny HanFiction. The letters were never supposed to be sent. For awkward 16-year-old Lara Jean, writing secret love letters to help herself get over her crushes was just another hobby, like knitting or scrapbooking. So when the letters are accidentally mailed, Lara Jean freaks out. Embarrassed by her letter to her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh, Lara Jean denies her feelings for him by pretending to date Peter, one of her other former crushes. Things only get messier from there. With memorable characters and realistically complicated relationships (especially among Lara Jean's tight-knit Korean-American family) this series opener is a charmer. |
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| Catching Jordan by Miranda KenneallyFiction. Jordan Woods may come from a family of high-profile football players, but she's worked harder than any guy to earn her spot as quarterback of her school football team. Now, with the state championship in sight, Jordan is suddenly sidetracked by personal drama: she's attracted to Ty, who's competing for her position on the team, but her best friend Henry has confessed that he's in love with her. Similar to Catherine Gilbert Murdock's Dairy Queen, this 1st book in the Hundred Oaks series portrays a relatable female athlete trying to balance her life both on and off the field. |
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| Inheritance by Malinda LoScience Fiction. It's not exactly a typical setup for a love triangle: Reese and her boyfriend David share unusual abilities after being injected with alien DNA, yet Reese still feels a strong connection to her ex-girlfriend Amber, who turned out to be an alien. In fact, all of humanity has just learned about the presence of aliens on Earth, a revelation that forces Reese, David, and Amber into the center of a wide-reaching conspiracy. Though you'll need to start with the previous book, Adaptation, to understand this sequel, Inheritance will appeal to readers who crave an unconventional approach to both science fiction and romance. |
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| Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie PerkinsRomance. As a costume designer, 17-year-old San Franciscan Lola thinks nothing of expressing herself with loud patterns, wigs, and sequins. Figuring out exactly what she needs to express, however, is a little more challenging. Despite her two dads' disapproval, Lola is happy with her older rock-musician boyfriend, Max...until Cricket Bell, aspiring inventor and Lola's first love, moved back into the house next door, and Lola begins questioning what (and who) she truly wants. Sweet, steamy, and filled with quirky characters, Lola and the Boy Next Door is natural choice for fans of Becky Albertalli or Rainbow Rowell. |
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After School Meal Program Mondays-Fridays, 3:30 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Morris Frank Library An HPL Express Location 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 Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:15 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:00 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Tuesdays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Park Place Regional Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge 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, September 16, 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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Coloring Club Mondays, 4:30 PM Lakewood 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 Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM & Saturdays, 10:00 AM Park Place Regional 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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Craft Time
Tuesdays,
3:00 PM
Moody Neighborhood Library
Learn crafting skills through a variety of fun and easy crafts.
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Creative Knitting
Thursday, September 7 & 21,
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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Family Night Unplugged
Tuesday, September 26,
6:00 PM
Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Engage the whole family with face-to-face fun at your library! Join us for stories, games, toys and crafts and best of all- quality time with your family.
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Health and Fitness
Mondays,
4:30 PM
Looscan Neighborhood Library
Introduction to basic Taekwondo and general self-defense. Ages 6 - adult are welcome.
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Manga Mania
Saturday, September 16,
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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Tabletop Games
Tuesdays,
4:30 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning
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 Craft
Thursday, September 28,
4:00 PM
Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18 and tweens ages 9 - 12. Please contact your local library for further details. Mexican Mirrors.
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Teen Craft Tuesday, September 12, 3:30 PM Collier Regional Library Wednesdays, September 27, 3:30 PM Fifth Ward Neighborhood Library Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Amelia Pelaez was a Cuban artist who died in 1968 and was famous for her stylized paintings featuring bright colors and bold lines. Create a Peleaz-inspired work of art.
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Teen Craft Saturday, September 9, 2:00 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursday, September 21, 6:00 PM Meyer Neighborhood Library Thursday, September 21, 3:00 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 4:00 PM (starting September 13th) Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Park Place Regional Library Monday, September 11, 4:00 PM Young 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.
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Teen Craft
Thursday, September 28,
4:00 PM
Heights 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. Today's craft: Tie-Dye T-shirts
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Teen Movie Thursdays, 4:00 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 5:30 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal.
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Teen Movie Wednesday, September 20, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood LibraryAngst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. All films rated G-PG13. Now showing Stand and Deliver.
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Teen Movie
Saturday, September 23,
2:00 PM
Looscan Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Bless Me Ultima. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Friday, September 15,
2:30 PM
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library
Sit back, relax, and enjoy watching a movie that's fun for the whole family! Now showing: Selena. All films rated G-PG.
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Teen Movie
Thursday, September 14,
3:30 PM
Smith Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing McFarland USA. All films rated G-PG13.
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Video Game Tournament Wednesday, September 6 & 20, 5:00 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Thursdays, 4:00 PM Park Place Regional 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 Thursdays, 4:00 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Fridays, 2:00 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 4:00 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 6:00 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Fridays, 3:00 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 4:00 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 PM (except September 21st) Moody 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, September 16 & 30,
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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