Exciting Summer Programs for Young Adults, Teens in June

Fort Bend County Libraries provides exciting summer programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

In June, several of our libraries will roll out the first of many fun programs for the Young Adult community this summer. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for a program, call the branch libraries or sign up on the libraries’ online events calendar.

These programs were made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library organizations that support each location.


June 1

  • Pencil-Sketching Art Workshop for Teens – 2:00-4:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, Meeting Room. In this art workshop, teens will get tips on pencil sketching with techniques such as shading and blending. Registration is required; click here to register.


June 3

  • YA Game Night – 6:00-8:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Teens can test their gaming skills and challenge other teens to video games, board games, and card games. Snacks will be provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.


June 5

  • YA DIY Galaxy T-Shirts – 2:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2C. Teens are invited to bring a plain, black t-shirt and create a one-of-a-kind design with bleach, paint, and a little imagination!
     
  • YA Out-of-This-World Zine-Making Workshop – 3:00-4:30 pm – Mamie George Branch Library, Stafford. A “zine” is a homemade magazine that can contain original writings, artwork, magazine cut-outs, photographs, and more! Big or small, it is a platform for the creator to express thoughts, feelings, or opinions. In this workshop, teens will create their own zines on any subject they care about. Materials will be provided, but attendees may bring their own photos or personal supplies. Registration is required; click here to register.


June 6

  • Marvelous Movie Day for Young Adults – 3:00 pm – University Branch Library, Meeting Room 1. Teens are invited to watch the latest Transformer movie, Bumblebee, rated PG-13.
     
  • YA Book Club – 4:00-5:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library, Conference Room. Teen readers will have an opportunity to meet with others who share the same love for good books, and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. In June, teens are encouraged to read and discuss We Are All Made of Molecules, a novel written by Susin Nielsen.
     
  • Celestial Cyanotypes – 4:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Teens will hear about the history of photography and then use alternative photographic methods to create spectacular cosmic art. Learn how to create cyanotypes by coating UV-reactive solutions on paper and exposing the paper in sunlight to develop space-themed photograms. Registration is required; click here to register.


June 10

  • YA Game Night – 6:00-8:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Teens can test their gaming skills and challenge other teens to video games, board games, and card games. Snacks will be provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.


June 11

  • YA Out-of-This-World Book-Folding -- 2:00-3:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library, Conference Room. In this YA craft activity, teens will turn old books into new works of art. In keeping with the Summer Reading Challenge theme, “A Universe of Stories,” library staff will demonstrate how to take an old book and make celestial shapes, such as stars, moons, and planets, by folding the pages. No cutting, gluing, or special equipment is needed for this simple craft activity. The project is a fun way to re-use old books and give them a new purpose. The resulting piece of art can be a great gift for someone who loves to read. Registration is required; click here to register.


June 12

  • YA Crochet Amigurumi – 1:00-2:30 pm – Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Meeting Room. In this workshop for teens, novices and experienced crafters alike can learn how to create these imaginative toys by using just a few stitches. Library staff member Marie Picon will demonstrate all the stitches needed, so even beginners who have never touched a crochet hook are invited to attend. Discover how a variety of figures can be made, including adorable tiny animals, people look-alikes, or colorful monsters.
     
  • YA Art Hour – 2:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2C. Teens can explore their inner artist and discover new ways to express themselves!
     
  • YA Book Club – 4:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2B. Teen readers will have an opportunity to meet with others who share the same love for good books, and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. In June, readers will discuss the graphic novel of their choice.
     
  • YA Book Club – 4:00-5:00 pm – Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the same love for great books, and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. Those attending the book-club meeting in June are invited to talk about The Thousandth Floor, written by Katharine McGee.


June 13

  • YA Craft: Glitter Vases – 2:00-4:00 pm – Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Multi-purpose Room.
     
  • YA Summer Gaming Tourney – 3:00 pm – University Branch Library, Meeting Room 2. Teens are invited to participate in a summer-long teen-gaming tournament encompassing video games, board games, and card games. At each session, participants earn points toward their ranking. At the end of the summer, the points will be totaled and the top three gamers will be awarded a prize, courtesy of the Friends of the University Branch Library. Participants need not attend every session, but each session provides more opportunities to earn more points. Additional dates: June 27, July 18, August 1.
     
  • Young Adult Advisory Council -- 4:00-5:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library, Meeting Room. At this monthly meeting, teens are invited to express ideas, organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs that would be of interest to young adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping to shape the future of library services for teens!


June 14

  • YA 3D Design Challenge: Part I – 2:00-3:30 pm – Sienna Branch Library. In this 2-part event, teens will be challenged to put their 3D-design skills to the test! The winners of the competition will be awarded a prize! Registration is required; click here to register.
     
    • Part 1: Design It! – Attendees will be challenged to design a small boat using TinkerCad, a free, online 3D-modeling software program. Staff will print out all of the designs for the competition for free on the library’s 3D printer. Part 1 will take place in the Computer Lab.
       
    • Part 2: Test It! – June 21, 2:00-3:30 pm – Using the boats they designed in Part 1, attendees will use various methods to test the capacity, stability, and speed of their 3D-printed boats. Part 2 will take place in the Young Adult Room.


June 15

  • Snapology Olympic Robots – 1:00-3:00 pm – First Colony Branch Library, Meeting Room. In this program, presented by Snapology of Sugar Land and Missouri City, teens will learn how to build and program an autonomous robot to compete in head-to-head sports challenges. Participants will learn mechanical and programming concepts as they use LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 technology to build and program robots that run races, play hockey, and more. Registration is required; click here to register.


June 17

  • YA Drawing 101: The Basics -- 3:00-5:00 pm -- Missouri City Branch Library, Meeting Room. Learn easy tips and tricks for drawing people in this step-by-step lesson. Materials will be provided. Those attending may bring their own sketchbook if they wish.

 

  • Design By You: Interstellar Origami – 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, Conference Room. In this craft workshop, teens will create space-themed origami by folding and twisting paper.

 

  • YA Game Night – 6:00-8:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Teens can test their gaming skills and challenge other teens to video games, board games, and card games. Snacks will be provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.


June 18

  • YA Chocolate Olympics – 6:00 pm – Albert George Branch Library, Needville, Meeting Room. Teens will compete in chocolate-related games and challenges, including relay races, eating contests, M&M sorting, and more!


June 19

  • YA Nebula in a Bottle – 2:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2C. In this craft program, teens will trap the beauty and mystery of a nebula within the confines of a bottle.
     
  • YA Moon-Glow T-Shirts – 3:00-4:30 pm, Mamie George Branch Library, Stafford. Teens will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing by making their own glow-in-the-dark moon t-shirt! Attendees should bring their own black t-shirt; all other supplies will be provided. Registration is required; click here to register.
     
  • Young Adult Book Club – 4:00-5:00 pm, Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the same love for great books, and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. In June, readers will discuss Alex & Eliza: A Love Story, written by Melissa de la Cruz.


June 20

  • YA Spa Day – 3:00 pm – University Branch Library, Meeting Room 2. Teens will learn how to make batch products with a few simple ingredients.


June 21

  • YA 3D Design Challenge: Part 2 – 2:00-3:30 pm – Sienna Branch Library. In this 2-part event, teens will be challenged to put their 3D-design skills to the test! The winners of the competition will be awarded a prize! Registration is required; click here to register.
     
    • Part 1: Design It! – June 14
       
    • Part 2: Test It! – June 21, 2:00-3:30 pm – Using the boats they designed in Part 1, attendees will use various methods to test the capacity, stability, and speed of their 3D-printed boats. Part 2 will take place in the Young Adult Room.


June 22

  • "Investigating the Supernatural -- Real or Not?" -- 2:00-4:00 pm, Missouri City Branch Library, Meeting Room. Members of the Houston Paranormal Research Team will share experiences that the group has had while investigating supernatural occurrences and urban legends. Hear about the tools they use to investigate supernatural cases and how they prove or debunk stories. They will also talk about popular urban legends.

 

June 24

  • YA Chess Club -- 2:00-3:00 pm, Missouri City Branch Library, Meeting Room. Teen chess players of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to challenge their mental and strategic skills and practice their strategies with others. Teens can learn new chess moves, openings and techniques, and earn their way up the leaderboard! This activity meets on Mondays through July 22.
  • YA Bad-Art Night -- 3:00-5:00 pm, Missouri City Branch Library, Meeting Room. Teens are invited to stretch their creative muscles and design something truly dreadful! A large variety of crafting and painting materials will be available for teens to celebrate their inner artistic abilities (or the lack of them!). Create the ugliest “disasterpiece” possible with toilet-paper rolls, cotton balls, googly eyes, and more!
  • YA Movie Night – 6:00-8:00 pm, Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In this 2016 prequel, a band of rebels plots to steal the blueprints for a new super weapon, the Death Star, setting up the epic space opera to follow. Nominated for two Emmy Awards, this action-adventure sci-fi movie is rated PG-13.


June 26

  • YA Art Hour – 2:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2C. Teens can explore their inner artist and discover new ways to express themselves!
     
  • YA Game Day – 2:00-4:00 pm – First Colony Branch Library, Meeting Room. A variety of classic board games, video games, puzzles, and an oversized Connect 4 game will be set up for individuals who would like to meet others who enjoy the challenge of games or simply find them a relaxing pastime. NOTE: This event is for teens aged 13 and up and adults.
     
  • YA Advisory Council – 4:00-5:00 pm, Sienna Branch Library, Young Adult Room. At this monthly meeting, teens are invited to express ideas, organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs that would be of interest to young adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping to shape the future of library services for teens!


June 27

  • YA Summer Gaming Tourney – 3:00 pm – University Branch Library, Meeting Room 2. Teens are invited to participate in a summer-long teen-gaming tournament encompassing video games, board games, and card games. At each session, participants earn points toward their ranking. At the end of the summer, the points will be totaled and the top three gamers will be awarded a prize, courtesy of the Friends of the University Branch Library. Participants need not attend every session, but each session provides more opportunities to earn more points. Additional dates:  July 18, August 1.


June 29

  • College Success: Information Literacy – 2:00 pm – George Memorial Library, Richmond, Computer Lab. In this workshop, college-bound students can get a head-start on navigating informational resources they will need to further their education beyond high school. Library staff will share a website rubric that can be used to evaluate websites for reliable information. Learn how to access the library’s databases, and quickly and easily find authoritative and relevant reference materials. Gain a better understanding of citation sources and requirements for different areas of study.
     
  • YA Galactic Gaming – 2:00-4:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, Meeting Room. Teens are invited to engage in some out-of-this-world video gaming! A variety of PlayStation® and Wii™ games will be provided.

 

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