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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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Family Storytime- Going to the Beach

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 - Homestead Act of 1862

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: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Are you the descendant of a homesteader? Over 270 million acres were set aside for claim. Join us to learn all about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the records associated with it including land patents and land entry files.

Saturday Story Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Missouri City Pops Musical Performance

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Lively patriotic music by talented local musicians with the Missouri City Pops will be featured on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 10:30 am, in the library’s Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater.

Rise & Shine Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
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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 Children's Program - Rob Holladay's Magical Balloon Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Children and families are invited to an exciting and fun balloon magic show! Presenter Rob Holladay, "The Magical Balloon Guy", will amaze with balloons, magic, books, and more. Hope to see you there!

Princeton Review Practice Test: ACT

10:30am - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
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 ACT exam.

Cancelled -- Writing Workshop: Writing for Recovery

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:

Update: This program has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This program is for ages 13 and up.

Houston Museum of Natural Science Discovery Dome: Black Holes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Black holes are among the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the Universe. What is a black hole? Where do they come from? How do we find them? Is there one in Earth’s neighborhood?

Young Adult - Houston Paranormal Research Team

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Have you ever wondered how people prove whether supernatural events are fake or not? So does the Houston Paranormal Research Team.

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