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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.

Accessing Newspapers Online

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Did you know you can access the newspaper online? Join us to learn how to access the Houston Chronicle, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal online for free. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: The Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Set It, Forget It, and Savor It! Join us for a Cooking for Two class and learn to make Texas Chili in a small slow cooker. Easy, delicious, and perfectly portioned!

Supplies provided by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pro Se Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 8
Description:

Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Family Story Time: I Know My Numbers

10:15am - 10:45am
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 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.

Mother Goose Time

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time - Rodeo

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

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Rhyme Time

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.

Mother Goose Time

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:15am - 12:00pm
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 "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Cowfolk

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

Preschool Story Time: Rhyme Time

11:15am - 12:00pm
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, 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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join Ryan Gant from Fort Bend Health and Human Services to learn how to have honest and caring conversations about key concerns when a loved one shows signs of dementia.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy, Computer Classes
Description:

We will cover how to trace your African American ancestors back to the 1870 Census. You will also receive clues on how to continue your search to before the Civil War era.

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

Computer Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Learn the basics of computer use. Practice basic Windows functions and learn some basics of internet safety.

This class is for adults and teens, 14 years and older and will be in the Computer Lab.

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

Cinco Craft Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  These meetings are drop-in events where those attending bring their projects and their own crafting supplies.&nbs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Preparation

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After School Break: Paper Cup Claw

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for the After-School Break Program on February 25 at 4:00 pm in the Meeting Room! Students in grades K-5 are invited to take on the exciting Paper Cup Claw challenge. Build your own Paper Cup Claw, then compete to grab the most items!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Description:

The Missouri City Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs for the branch.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Mardi Gras Masks

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Those attending will design colorful Mardi Gras masks using pre-cut foam and paper templates. They will decorate their masks with a variety of markers, glitter, beads, and feathers.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Middle Grade Advisory Council

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Tweens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in First Colony Branch Library's Middle Grade Advisory Council, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that woul

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 - Rodeo

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, 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 in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Crochet and Craft Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project?