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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 Story Time - Summer

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
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.

Family-History Research: Civil-War Records

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: 13
Description:

Find out how to search for U.S. Civil-War ancestors by using databases, websites, and military records. Learn how and where to obtain copies of compiled service records and pensions for both Union and Confederate soldiers.

The Skin I'm In: Books featuring Authors of Color

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

The Skin I'm In Book Club is a monthly book club that features books by authors of color. This book club meets on the 4th Saturday of the month.

In Person: History Discussion : The American Revolution

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Description:

Dr. Kent McGaughy is a History Professor in History Department at the Houston Community College.  Dr. McGaughy will be discussing the events that led up to the Revolutionary War and the major battles that were fought.

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