Our teen programs are only for ages 12 to 18 to help participants feel welcome and comfortable in a teen-only environment.
Registration is required for select teen programs: Art Adventures, Ink Quest, Plant Your Mind, Teen Anime Club, Teen Summer Splash, Teen Trivia Night, Teen Summer Reading Challenge, and 100 Books Before Graduation. Programs that require registration also have an asterisk (*) on the list below. All other teen programs are first, come first served.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Teen Services Librarian. If you need an accommodation for equal program access, please contact her in advance (at least 24 hours before the program) to make an accessibility request.
Catch up on a 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winner, Bocchi the Rock!! Teens are welcome to stay briefly or the entire time.
Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Bocchi the Rock! is rated TV-14.
Tuesday, Jul. 30
2 to 6 p.m., Teen Room
For ages 12-18 only.
Get awesome prizes for reading! Complete our 10-hour reading levels for rewards and tickets for the grand prize drawings. Keep reading and get even more grand prize drawing tickets. The more you read, the more chances you get to win! Download the free Beanstack Tracker App or visit helenhall.beanstack.org to get started.
Note: Registration will open on May 20. Teens turning age 12 by July 31, 2024 are eligible to participate. Prizes are available while supplies last.
June 3-August 11
For ages 12-18.
Learn basic art skills and create artwork with your friends!
Note: Registration is required due to limited space. Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. It is recommended to wear appropriate clothes for working with paint.
Monday, Jul. 8: Manga Drawing (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)
Monday, Jul. 22: Adventurer's Crossing Painting
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Register Here Registration opens 2 weeks before each date.
Explore new ways to sharpen your skills with strategy-based card games such as Happy Little Dinosaurs, Exploding Kittens, and Magic: The Gathering! All experience levels are welcome. This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
*Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Teen-rated card games are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own teen-rated games. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Wednesdays: May 8, May 22, Jun. 12, Jun. 26, Jul. 10, Jul. 24, Aug. 14, Aug. 28
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Boardroom
For ages 12-18 only.
Drop by to play Nintendo Switch games, Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition, Monopoly, and more!
*Note: Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Teen-rated games are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own teen-rated games. Smart phones/tablets with internet access are needed for Jackbox games.
Mondays: Jun. 24 and Jul. 29
4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Do you scream at your television knowing you could do better than contestants in game shows? Step into their shoes and compete with others in classic game shows! This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution.
Tuesdays: May 21, Jun. 18, Jul. 16, Aug. 20
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Make an impression! Learn about the medium of printmaking and master the art of designing, carving, and printing your own unique stamps. This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
Note: Registration is required due to limited space. Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Closed-toe shoes are required, and it is recommended to wear appropriate clothes for working with paint.
Wednesdays: Jun. 12 and Jul. 10
3:30 to 5 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Register Here Registration opens 2 weeks before each date.
Passionate about plants or gardening? Cultivate your green thumb with us! Learn the essentials of potting plants and how to keep them flourishing year-round. We provide all the materials—just bring yourself and a green attitude! This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
Note: Registration is required due to limited space. Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution.
Monday, Jun. 10
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Registration is closed.
Become an ambassador for your Library and gain leadership experience! Help plan teen activities, assist with Library events, and more. Participation counts as service hours, and new members are welcome!
Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Applications for new members are provided at the end of each meeting.
Wednesdays: Jun. 5, Jun. 19, Jul. 3, Jul. 17
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Calling all anime fans! Join us to watch and discuss some good anime shows while eating snacks.
Note: Registration is required. Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Anime shows selected are rated PG-13 and TV-14.
Mondays: Jun. 3, Jun. 17, Jul. 1, Jul. 15
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
To register, click on the date listed above that you are interested in and complete the form.
Registration opens 2 weeks before each date.
Grow as an emerging author! Share your works in progress with fellow writers and provide feedback for each other. This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Please bring your original works so that other aspiring authors can provide feedback. Original works may include PG-13 and TV-14 content. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Tuesdays: May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6
5 to 7 p.m., Library Boardroom
For ages 12-18 only.
Take a break from reading and join us at the pool!
Note: Registration is required.
Friday, Jun. 21
4 to 6 p.m., Hometown Heroes Pool (1001 E League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573)
For ages 12-18 only.
Register Here
Registration opens on Jun. 7.
Discover a safe space to connect, express, and receive support from other teens while participating in therapeutic activities. We offer both large and small groups to ensure everyone's voice is heard. This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
*Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Thursdays: May 2, May 16, Jun. 6, Jun. 20, Jul. 18, Aug 1, Aug. 15
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Boardroom
For ages 12-18 only.
Join a team and test your knowledge for prizes!
Note: Registration is required. Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Teens are required to have transportation present at the end of the event since it ends after hours.
Friday, Jul. 19
5 to 6:30 p.m., Library Theater
For ages 12-18 only.
Register Here
Registration opens on Jul. 5.
Relax and enjoy the company of others while you knit, crochet, embroider, and sew! There is no formal instruction, but beginners are welcome. Please bring your own materials and tools to be a part of the needlework experience. This program is led by a Teen Advisory Board member.
Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution.
Thursdays: May 9, May 23, Jun. 13, Jun. 27, Jul. 11, Jul. 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 22
5:30 to 7 p.m., Teen Room (on the second floor)
For ages 12-18 only.
Discover the writer within you! Refine your skills and find inspiration through fun writing activities while supporting each other through the creative writing journey.
*Note: Helen Hall Library cards or TexShare cards are required to participate per the Helen Hall Library Usage Policy and Library Card Fee Resolution. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Tuesdays: Jun. 11, Jun. 25, Jul. 9, Jul. 23
5 to 6 p.m., Library Boardroom
For ages 12-18 only.
We challenge you to read 100 books before graduating high school!
Teens who complete the challenge will receive prizes and major bragging rights!
Register Here or download the Beanstack Tracker App How It Works and FAQs
Ongoing until you graduate high school!
For ages 12-18 only.
Helen Hall Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members share their thoughts about books, movies, library events, and so much more!
Available On:
MyLibro: the app that does it all for your library account! With MyLibro, you can access your library card at any time.
