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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Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the October 14 Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must haves”.  

Yoga Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, mindfullness practice, and gentle yoga for families with children ages 3 and older.

Rise & Shine Craft Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  It will be held in the Large Meeting Room where Story Time is usual

Youth Special Program - Let's Draw: Kawaii Characters!

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Kids of all ages are invited to learn step-by-step how to draw in the popular art style known as kawaii. Participants will sketch a variety of simple and cute animal designs to take home.

College Application/FAFSA/Career Choices

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Learn from Professor Grace Lin, Ph. D. of University of Houston – Victoria what it takes to apply for college by discovering your careers options.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Painting Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

In order to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, First Colony Branch Library will be hosting a painting program that displays Hispanic culture! This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the First Colony Library.

Omens & Superstitions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, 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, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Why is it bad luck to open an umbrella indoors?  From where does the phrase "Knock on wood" originate?

To the Moon and Back

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, 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: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Fifty years ago, NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon. What did it take to accomplish this historical mission?

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