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| Naked '76 by Kevin BrooksHistorical Fiction. Though she's a skilled pianist, 16-year-old Lili Garcia has never played a bass guitar until the moment she accepts a gig as the bassist for Naked, a rising punk band. With reckless abandon, Lili throws herself not only into the 1976 London punk scene, but also into a steamy relationship with bandmate Curtis. At the same time, she feels drawn to William, the passionate Irish guitarist whose talent catapults Naked to the top, even as his political loyalties threaten their success. With cameos by the Clash, Siouxsie Sioux, and others, Naked '76 is an exhilarating, messy snapshot of a fascinating moment in music. |
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| Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin BrownFiction. Jo tells herself that she's not going back into the closet. She's proud to be a lesbian and to be a part of her dad's Christian radio ministry, so when she promises him that she'll "lie low" for her senior year in their conservative new Georgia hometown, she knows it's only temporary. But that's before she falls hard for her new classmate Mary, who might just feel the same way. Is keeping a promise worth walking away from first love? Similar to Bill Konigsberg's Openly Straight, Georgia Peaches offers a thought-provoking look at identity alongside a charming, complicated romance. |
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| The Forgetting by Sharon CameronDystopian Fiction. High walls and a protective Council keep the city of Canaan safe from everything…except the Forgetting. A bloody free-for-all followed by a complete loss of memory, the Forgetting happens once every 12 years, forcing people to keep books of their own memories or risk losing them forever. Only Nadia, whose memories remain secretly intact, is aware of how books can be altered to destroy lives and rewrite history. Readers in search of intense, detail-rich dystopian stories will be riveted by Nadia's quest to discover the unsettling secrets at the heart of her city. |
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| Sea of Ink and Gold: The Reader by Traci CheeFantasy. The small, flat package was the only thing Sefia saved after her father's horrific murder, and she's kept it, unopened, for years as she hides in the wilderness of Kelanna, learning survival skills from her wily aunt Nin. But now Nin has been kidnapped and Sefia needs clues, so she opens the package to reveal a dangerous, highly illegal object: a book. This discovery kicks off a powerful, multi-layered tale of vicious assassins, unexpected allies, and hidden powers. Fantasy fans looking for deep world-building will appreciate the inventive magic and ethnically diverse society in this debut, which is the 1st in a series. |
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| And the Trees Crept In by Dawn KurtagichHorror. The forest is getting closer -- Silla is sure of it. When she and her little sister Nori first ran from their abusive father to their aunt's manor home, it seemed like a much-needed shelter. Just a few years later, however, Aunt Cath is locked the attic, Nori's playmate is an eyeless creature in the basement, and Silla fears that they'll never escape the encroaching forest without being caught by the lurking Creeper Man. If you can't get enough of the eerie mansion and twisted family bonds in this modern gothic tale, be sure to try Bethany Griffin's The Fall or Jennifer McKissack's Sanctuary. |
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| Hellhole by Gina DamicoFantasy. Max Kilgore might be stressed out and geeky, but he's generally a good guy. Yet it only takes one little misstep on Max's part to conjure up Burgundy Cluttermuck, a track-suit-wearing, junk-food-eating devil. Burg won't budge from Max's basement unless Max meets his demands -- which include a free mansion and a hot tub. If Max succeeds, Burg will heal his sick mom. But if he doesn't deliver, the consequences will be bloody. Packed with "wry wit and constant dark humor" (Kirkus Reviews), this irreverent tale of a deal with the devil gone wrong is great pick for fans of Maureen Johnson's Devilish or A.M. Jenkins' Repossessed. |
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| Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff HartHorror. The sudden onset of a zombie virus means that burnout gamer Jake and popular, driven Amanda finally have something in common: they've just devoured almost everyone in their school's cafeteria. Guilt-ridden and desperately clinging to their humanity, Jake and Amanda go on the run. They're followed by the Necrotic Control Division, a military group guided by teen psychic Cass. You'll find identity crises all around as alternating perspectives provide peeks into Jake and Amanda's gory road trip as well as Cass's conflicted feelings about her job. Romance, sarcastic humor, and side of viscera round out this offbeat zombie story (and its sequel, Undead With Benefits). |
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| Evil Librarian by Michelle KnudsenHorror/Humor. At first, smart, sassy high school theater tech Cyn can't fault her best friend Annie for crushing on the hot new school librarian, Gabriel. But then Cyn discovers the diabolical source of Annie's infatuation: Gabriel is actually a soul-sucking demon who's trying to brainwash Annie and make her his bride. Immune to Gabriel's power, Cyn will have to do bloody battle with the forces of darkness in order to save her friend…and maybe take a chance with her own crush in the process. If you've Netflixed every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and you still crave snarky supernatural action, Evil Librarian is for you. |
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| Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBrideUrban Fantasy. Samhain Corvus LaCroix (Sam for short) is just a college dropout and a fry cook. At least that's what he believes...until he meets Douglas, a very strange man who identifies Sam as a fellow necromancer -- and a potential rival. And while Sam thinks his encounter with Douglas was weird, it's nothing compared with what's to come. Suddenly, Sam and everyone close to him is in danger, and he'll have to solve the mystery of his identity and master his powers in time to rescue Seattle from a terrible evil. This fast-paced, hilarious, and scary series opener scintillates with action, secrets, great characters, and romance, making it a satisfying (if sometimes gruesome) read. |
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| Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam RexParanormal/Humor. A far cry from the sparkly, romantic vampire ideal, Doug is turned when he's 15 years old, trapping him eternally in the most awkward phase of his awkward life. Sparkly, he ain't. Still, he tries to get on with his un-life, going to Comic-Con, dodging a gang of TV vampire hunters, finding a vampiric mentor, and crushing on Sejal, the new girl at school. Sejal, meanwhile, is having a hard time finding herself, and Doug's misguided affection is NOT helping. Loaded with sharp-edged dialogue, Fat Vampire is equal parts provocative and straight-up silly -- a good bet for anyone who enjoyed Brian Meehl's Suck It Up or M.T. Anderson's Thirsty. |
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After School Meal Program
Mondays-Thursdays,
3:30 PM
Morris Frank Library An HPL Express 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 Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 3:00 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM Morris Frank Library An HPL Express Location Mondays & Thursdays, 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:30 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Mondays-Fridays, 4:00 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4:00 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4:00 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Looking for some fun after school? Join us at 1 of our 15 After School Zone locations 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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Arts & Crafts
Wednesdays,
4:00 PM
Flores Neighborhood Library
Bring your imagination and your whole family! All hands on deck for this interactive, cross generational crafting experience.
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Board Games Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning Wednesdays, 2:00 PM Flores 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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Chocolate: A History
Saturday, October 8,
12:00 PM
Looscan Neighborhood Library
Brief presentation on understanding the history of chocolate and its association with Hispanic culture and how to make it.
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Coloring Club
Mondays-Fridays,
3:00 PM & Saturday, 10:00 AM
Stanaker 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
Mondays-Thursdays,
3:00 PM, Fridays, 1:00 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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Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, October 20,
5:00 PM
Central Library
Enjoy comic books? This is the book club for you. DC, Marvel, Dark Horse – all comic readers welcome to join the discussion.
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Halloween Happening
Saturday, October 29,
11:30 AM
Looscan Neighborhood Library
Harry Potter Party! We're having a celebration to commemorate the release of the movie Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. The film will be released Nov. 18th, but before that the Looscan Neighborhood Library would like to celebrate the wondrous world of Harry Potter and remember where it all began. Beginning at 11:30 we will have party games and sweets, followed by a screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Finally, we will end our party with a trivia game, and a best costume award. Come join us for food, fun & prizes!
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LEGO Mania
Wednesdays & Fridays,
3:00 PM
Flores Neighborhood Library
LEGO maniacs wanted! Let your imagination run wild and explore your skills as you play with LEGO.
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Life Hacks for Teens
Thursday, October 20,
4:00 PM
Scenic Woods Regional Library
Adulting is HARD! Learn tips, tricks, and life skills to ease the transition from teen to independent adult in this practical skills workshop.
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Lunch @ the Library
Mondays-Fridays,
3:00 PM
Park Place Regional Library
FREE 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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Manga Mania
Friday, October 7,
3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
Meet up and share your love of Japanese comics with fellow enthusiasts. Please contact your library for further details.
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Minecraft
Thursdays,
3:30 PM
Central Library
Do you minecraft? Are you interested in trying out the game that has millions playing with blocks? Come join us and let's start building! Sharpen your survival skills by exploring, building, gathering resources, and crafting in this 3D pixelated world.
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Movies
Tuesdays,
3:00 PM & Fridays, 2:30 PM
Dixon Neighborhood Library
Looking for some summer fun? Join us for a variety of engaging activities and a chance to hang out with friends. Video games, movies, and hands on programs are just some of the activities offered.
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Retro Games
Wednesdays & Thursdays,
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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Scream In
Saturday, October 15,
6:00 PM
Central Library
Join us for an evening of chills, thrills and fun…if you dare! Youth ages 10-15 are invited to a screamingly good time at our annual after-hours event. The evening includes dinner, games and crafts, costume and scream queen contests and, of course, a Ghost Walk through the historic and haunted Julia Ideson Building. Participants will have a chance to win some wickedly fun prizes. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Registration is required. Space is limited. Original signed permission forms must be submitted for official registration. Must be present to win.
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Spot
Mondays-Fridays,
3:00 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning
Looking for after school fun? Join us for a variety of engaging activities and a chance to hang out with friends. Video games, movies, and hands on programs are just some of the activities offered.
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Spot
Saturday, October 8 & 22,
2:00 PM
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
Join us for a variety of engaging activities and a chance to hang out with friends. Video games, movies, and hands on programs are just some of the activities offered.
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Teen Book Club
Wednesday, October 12,
4:30 PM
Kendall Neighborhood Library
Engage your inner Book Nerd! Join us for a fun discussion of a different book each month. Geared for ages 12-18. 3rd Floor Meeting Room.
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Teen Craft
Tuesday, October 4, 18 & 25,
3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
Come and get your craft on at the library with other teens! 10/4 - Make Zombie Felties; 10/18 - Make Monster String Dolls; 10/25 - Make Gothic Sock Puppets. Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details.
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Teen Craft
Tuesdays,
4:30 PM
Kendall Neighborhood Library
Come and 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
Saturday, October 15,
1:00 PM
HPL Express Discovery Green
Get your craft on at the library with other teens! Geared for teens ages 13-18. Please contact your local library for further details. This is a fuse bead craft with a Frankenstein theme.
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Teen Craft
Thursday, October 20 & 27,
5:00 PM
Jungman 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. 10/20 - Monster String; 10/27 - Sugar Skulls
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Teen Movie
Thursday, October 6 & 27,
5:30 PM
Johnson Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing 10/6 - Spare Parts & 10/27 - Jurassic World. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Friday, October 7,
3:15 PM
Smith Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing McFarland USA. All films rated G-PG13. Inspired byt the 1987 true story, the movie follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well.
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Teen Movie
Saturday, October 8,
1:30 PM
Johnson Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Captain America: Civil War. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie Thursday, October 13 & 27, 4:00 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Friday, October 28, 2:30 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Thursday, October 27,
5:00 PM
Jungman Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing: The Mummy. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Wednesdays,
3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Regional Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing 10/5 - Pride, Prejudice and Zombies; 10/12 - Gremlins; 10/19 - The Mummy. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Fridays,
2:30 PM
HPL Express Southwest
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing: 10/7 - Beetlejuice; 10/14 - The Dark Knight; 10/21 - World War Z; 10/28 - Jaws. All films rated G-PG13.
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Teen Movie
Friday, October 28,
2:00 PM
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
Angst, adventure, and romance! Movie time with teen appeal. Now showing Gremlins. All films rated G-PG13. Wear your Halloween costume and receive a special non-edible treat.
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Video Game Tournament Wednesday, October 5 & 19, 5:00 PM Central Library Thursdays, 3:00 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 in the Central Teen Room. All games rated E-T.
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Video Gaming Wednesdays, 3:00 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:00 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Wednesdays, 3:30 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Thursdays, 4:00 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Fridays, 2:00 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Friday, October 7 & 21, 3:00 PM Lakewood 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.
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Yarn People
Saturday, October 15 & 29,
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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