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Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

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

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

During this come-and-go activity time, a variety of board games, jigsaw puzzles, and more will be available for children of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

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

Family Story Time - Friendship

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

Family Story Time - Snakes

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time: Reptiles

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. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time - Birds

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Snakes

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Snakes

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Snakes!

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

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

Toddler Time: Favorite

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

A multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Class: Excel 101

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This computer class will be beginners guide for using Excel (2016) that we provide access to here at the Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Intermediate

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2021?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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

RESCHEDULED: Loom Knitting Basics

10:30am - 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: 2
Description:

Ever wondered how to use a knitting loom? Interested in seeing what mechanical looms are and how they work? Then this class is for you.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one training session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Snakes

11:15am - 12:00pm
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Family Story Time - Snakes

11:30am - 12:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Preschool Story Time: Snakes

11:30am - 12:15pm
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, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA: Puzzle Day Drop-In

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Join us on National Puzzle Day and entertain your inner puzzler. Work as a group to complete puzzles, engage in puzzle competitions, or puzzle solo. Drop-in at any time during the event. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Paper Squishy

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Have fun learning how to make a paper squishy! Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM-based activity. Space is limited!

Materials provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Branch Library. 

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

Lunar New Year Crafts

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year, with 2025 being Year of the Snake! Create a lantern craft and snake craft in this come-and-go craft program for youth and families. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Fulshear Young Adult Book Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join the Fulshear Young Adult Book Club every last Wednesday of each month! This month we'll discuss The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness. New book club members are always welcome! No registration is required.

This event is in the "Infant" group.
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: Favorite

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!