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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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Alert: University Branch Library

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

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Description:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income.

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 - 8:00pm
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 "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 832-471-5908.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Can your family complete this STEAM challenge? Work together to invent a new tool for painting, then use it to paint a portrait! This program is recommended for parents and children in grades K-5.

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

Creative Connections - Messy Science Day: Rockets

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

For grades 4-8. Join us for messy science day where we well be making rockets. This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Watercolor Doodle Bookmarks

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Create bookmarks using watercolors and markers.  Registration required.   This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board-Game Night

4:45pm - 6:30pm
Middle Grades, Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us for a Board-Game Night here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  We will have some fun and interesting board and card games to choose from!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Anime Community Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. This month, we'll join together for fun games, anime, and ramen! Registration recommended. 

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 "Adult" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Community Helpers

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
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!

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Bathtime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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 children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
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 the first Monday of the month. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  

Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

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

MS Excel: Pivot Tables

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Are you familiar with Microsoft Excel and want to learn the program's more advanced functions? This class will introduce you to pivot tables--a powerful Excel tool that can help you to summarize, analyze, and present your data.  Learn th

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Zoo Week!

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space is limited!

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

Word Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2016. This class will cover inputting text, customizing text appearance, saving and reopening a document, and checking for errors.

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

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Mice

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us for an exciting digital reading experience as we explore Black History through the powerful mediums of e-books, audiobooks, and streaming platforms.