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
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Virtual: MS Excel - Reference Cells

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Join us for a demonstration video to learn more about Microsoft Excel.  This video will show how to reference cells.  You may view the video here.

Live: Alternative Photography: Anthotypes RESCHEDULED TO NOV 16

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Explore the anthotype alternative photographic process with First Colony Branch Library staff. Anthotypes are images created with UV-sensitive solutions made with plant material.

Live: ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Pop-Up Outdoor Story Time - Mice Are Nice!

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Join us for a pop-up story-time event for families with children of all ages. This program will take place outside behind the Albert George Branch Library in Needville on November 17 at 10:15 am.

Pop-Up Outdoor Story Time: Staff Favorites!

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Join us for a pop-up story-time event for families with children of all ages. This program will take place at the Sienna Branch Library, outside in the plaza between the branch and County Annex on Nov 17 at 10:15 am.

Live: University Branch Culinary Club: Chili for Chilly Days

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Join University Branch librarians on WebEx for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is normally a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  We can’t meet in person for now, so sharing food isn’t an option.

LIVE - Lexis Digital Library Training

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Law
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Training class that will focus on Lexis Digital Library. This class will go more in-depth into using the database for searching titles for download, print or email. These classes will be taught by a representative from Lexis Nexis.

Live: Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

The George Memorial Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs.  You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place for teens. 

Virtual: Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

The Missouri Branch Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. For more information please call 281-238-2100.

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