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FBCL Eighth Annual Genealogy Workshop

All Day
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Description:

9-9:30 - Check-In

 

9:30 am  Which Port? When? Why? From Where?

Learn how to determine which port your ancestor might have

departed from and in which port they arrived.

 

Closing

Fort Bend Arts Festival - Library Closed

All Day
Branches:
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Description:

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be closed today for the Fort Bend Arts Festival. 

Early Voting

8:00am - 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Description:

Early Voting for City/School/MUD

Family Storytime- Earth Day

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.

Button Tree Art

10:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art using paint and buttons on canvas.  Participants will leave with their own button tree masterpiece.  Adults and teens are welcome.

Friends of Sienna Branch Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

Rise & Shine Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Special Family Program : All-You-Can-Make Craft Buffet!

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to make as many crafts as their hearts desire. Come enjoy a smorgasbord of crafts from A to Z!

Cancelled

Spring Wreath- Making Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn to make stunning Deco Mesh spring wreaths for fun!  Deco Mesh is so versatile that it works for all YOUR decorating needs.  It is weatherproof for outdoors yet delicate enough for indoor decorating.  No registration required.&

Free Practice SAT Exam

10:30am - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Are you interested in obtaining your highest potential on the SAT college entrance exam?  Come take a free practice SAT college entrance exam to see where you stand.  This practice exam is given in conjunction with The Princeton Review.&

Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:
Share some of your favorite graphic novels and comics this month. Which ones have the most impressive art? The best stories? The most compelling characters? Make some recommendations and get some ideas for your next read.

Coaching for Life: Steps to Become a Better You! (Parts 1 & 2)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Description:

Enhance your life and the lives of others through motivation and inspiration.  Learn techniques to gain a new awareness and vision for what you want to achieve.  Topics include goal setting, assessing issues, and creating action plans.&n

SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Have you ever considered starting your own business? If so, join us for a workshop hosted by SCORE representative Arun Singhal.

Social Security

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Do you have questions about Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid? If so, then this is the program for you. Mr. Andrew Hardwick will be talking about all of these programs.

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Gather your party and venture forth! Beginners and veterans alike are welcome. Dice and character sheets will be provided. Meets the fourth Saturday of every month.

HTML Coding Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Learn HTML coding from a software professional in our HTML coding class. This class will cover all the basics of HTML coding, including elements, attributes, headings, images, tables, and much more.

Islamic Art & Architecture

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Sheba Akhtar, author and professor of art and architecture, will present a visually captivating presentation on the distinctive techniques, styles, and forms reflected in the art and architecture throughout the Muslim world.

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