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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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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Craft: X-Ray Fish

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
Required
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Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Come join us for this fun and unique craft using upcycled items to make a cute fishy friend. All supplies will be provided.

For School-Aged Children. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

In Person: ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Live Online: FBCL Reads Online Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Welcome to FBCL’s very first virtual book club! We want to invite anyone 18 and up, who also enjoy the comfort of virtual meetings, to join us online every fourth Wednesday at 10:00am on Webex.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Folding!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn how to form words and images by folding pages of a book, creating a work of art to be put on display or given as a gift. Participants will leave with a folded book and pattern to continue to work on at their leisure.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Camping

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Carnival

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Dinosaurs

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Family

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Mermaids!

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the Sienna Branch Library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Space

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:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time: Counting

10:30am - 11:00am
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, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library.

Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Story Time: Oceans

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Bob Lutts Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Ancestry.com

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

We will introduce you to the Ancestry.com online database and cover how to effectively search and evaluate the results. We will also cover some of the other services Ancestry.com offers.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Family

11:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School Age Program - Magic School

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:
Join us for trivia from your favorite books about magic schools and learn a few magic tricks to amaze your friends.   This program is for children entering first through fifth grade ONLY.  Free tickets are required for admission; tickets
This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Mission Bend Branch Library hosts a weekly ESL conversation circle where English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a relaxed, friendly environment.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School-Age Program - Drum and Strum

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts
Description:

JAWAD presents an interactive performance featuring two basic elements of music: rhythm and melody.  This performance is recommended for children entering grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School Age Program - Magic School

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:
Join us for trivia from your favorite books about magic schools and learn a few magic tricks to amaze your friends.   This program is for children entering first through fifth grade ONLY.  Free tickets are required for admission; tickets
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Join us for a delightful aquatic adventure through video and music as guitarist Susan McDonald combines science and song to showcase creatures of the marine aquarium! Made possible by a grant from the Young Audiences of Houston.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board Game Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us to give your opinion on this month's book and hear what your peers think. This month our selection is "Kids of Appetite" written by David Arnold.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Pajama Night Story Time - Camping

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Counting

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. This class will show you how to create your own presentations. Come join us!

Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908.