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

Family Story Time - Brush Your Teeth

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 - Donuts

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: Pets

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 - Fairy Tales

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: Mice

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: Bathtime

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: Zoo Week!

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: Reptiles & Amphibians

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

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
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

The Freedmen’s Bureau was created to help the ex-slaves ease into the transition from slavery to freedom. We will be looking at the records from the Richmond office in detail.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Word Intermediate

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: 18
Description:

Looking to improve your Microsoft Word skills? Join us for Microsoft Word Intermediate. Learn more functions and tools in Microsoft Word and make creative documents using the hundreds of templates available. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Mice

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 - Brush Your Teeth

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: Bathtime

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 "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
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 Fulshear Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 346-481-6808.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Lexis + Training and CLE

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room: Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Law
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Introductory class for using Lexis +. The new database at the Law Library that replaces Lexis Advance. Class is titled "What is Legal Artificial Intelligence(AI) And Who is Regulating It?"

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Tech Explorers: Catapults

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Computer Classes, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Children in grades K-3 are invited to make catapults.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

High school students are invited to join this advisory council. 

Attendees can earn volunteer hours and enhance their college application or resume while helping their community.  

Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun program to explore new topics and learn new skills on the first and third Wednesday of the month.  Arts, crafts, and activities for grades 1-5.  This week, we'll use household materials to make a holder for a photo or p

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

Art in the Afternoon: Bean Mosaic

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

Learn all about mosaics and how to make one with beans. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This program is recommended for children in grades K-5. Space is limited!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Financial-Literacy Series: Credit Management

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Learning to take care of personal finances can be overwhelming, so let the library provide guidance and advice to help understand how to manage money.

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

Computer Class: Hour of Code

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Required
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Work on your coding skills while playing fun games.

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

NewsBank/ New York Times/Wall Street Journal

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: 12
Description:

Learn how to access digital newspapers and magazines from your computer or your mobile devices!

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

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 - Fairy Tales

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

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grim Readers Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Grim Readers Book Club will discuss Mr.

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: Reptiles & Amphibians

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!