Alert!

March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

We are experiencing network disruptions affecting our catalog and Internet. Our Technology Team is actively working to resolve the issue. Check back for updates; we appreciate your patience!

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  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved
  • Most online resources are now available
  • Not available: Catalog & access to your account, Wall Street Journal, LinkedIn Learning, Hotspots & Launchpads

Earth Day Celebration

9:00am - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Exhibit/Displays
Description:

Please join us for our 3rd annual Earth Day celebration!  We will have electric and hybrid vehicles for you to view.  There will be a water resources trailer from the North Fort Bend Water Authority, a workshop on solar cooking at 11:00

Family Storytime- Trees

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stories, crafts and a movie. Recommended for the whole family.

Genealogy - US Military Records

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Learn how to find out if you ancestor fought in one of our nations wars.  We will discuss the various sources available to you in the library and online from the Revolutionary War through WWI.  Also covered will be how to locate and orde

AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:
Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous items will be available for sale, including books, DVDs, and CDs.  A variety of books are available, including children's, teen's mystery, computer, special interest, and romance.  People who love books, people who love bargains

Rise & Shine Craft Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. 

Earth Day Metro STAR Vanpool

10:30am - 2:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Exhibit/Displays
Description:

METRO already offers an expansive local neighborhood bus system, park & ride and rail services but, there are still some who may not live near these services because they reside in cities outside of Harris County or the Houston city limits, in

College Entrance Exam: Practice SAT Test

10:30am - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Fort Bend County Libraries have co-sponsored with Princeton Review to offer students an opportunity to take a full-length practice SAT exam.

Princeton Review Practice ACT

10:30am - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Score higher! Improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice by taking a free practice ACT exam. The exam will be conducted by Princeton Review. Students are asked to bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator.

Free AARP Tax Assistance

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

AARP representatives will assist in the preparation of income tax returns. This service is free and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cancelled - Writing Workshop: How to Use Scrivener

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join the Houston Writers Guild for an introduction to using Scrivener, a versatile program used for writing, outlining, and organizing notes. Attendees should bring a laptop, notebook, or other writing materials.

Blackout Poetry for Young Adults

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join us for a celebration of National Poetry Month and make your own blackout poetry creations from old books.  You don't need to be an experienced poet to express yourself with this free-form poetry style, and everyone in grades 9-12 is invi

Middle Grades Program: Life-Size Game

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for a fun life-size game, where you are the puzzle piece and compete to win! This program is for 5th-8th graders. 

Minecraft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Description:

Attention Minecraft players!  Are you ready for Minecraft in the library?  For students in 4th-8th grade. Seating is limited; reservations are required.  Reservations begin on April 1st at 12 pm, call 281-238-2813 to regis

Card Making with Gelli Plates

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Create unique spring-time notecards using Gelli plates. Local artist Penny Hurst will demonstrate the technique to create beautiful works of art, perfect for displaying or sending to a friend.

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