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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. 

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Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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 n...

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!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Description:

Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Library book sale! Browse a wide selection of adult and children’s books, magazines, puzzles, movies, and music, all at prices that are h...

Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Library book sale! Browse a wide selection of adult and children’s books, magazines, puzzles, movies, and music, all at prices that are hard to beat.

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B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come share your ideas, show off your work, and perhaps get another crafter's expert eye and perspective. ...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

Creative Connections: Escape Room

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Put your thinking skills to the test to see if you can Escape the Library.For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited; class is limited to first 20 participants.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Put your thinking skills to the test to see if you can Escape the Library.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited; class is limited to first 20 participants.

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ESL Conversation Circle

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
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 spa...

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.

Special Youth Program: Family Fun Challenge

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Can your family complete this STEAM challenge? Work together to build a bridge using a variety of materials, then test how much weight your bridge can hold! This program is recomme...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Can your family complete this STEAM challenge? Work together to build a bridge using a variety of materials, then test how much weight your bridge can hold! This program is recommended for parents and children in grades K-5.

Spring Craft Drop-In

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Description:

Join us for an hour of crafting fun! We will have a variety of spring-themed crafts available for completion in the library or to take and complete in the comfort of your home. Thi...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Description:

Join us for an hour of crafting fun! We will have a variety of spring-themed crafts available for completion in the library or to take and complete in the comfort of your home.

Afternoon Movie: Dog Man

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Families and children are invited to a screening of Dog Man! When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. H...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Families and children are invited to a screening of Dog Man! When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history.

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Teen Video Game: Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

It's time to level up! Join us for an exciting afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where you can show off your skills in friendly competition. Challenge your friends, the libr...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

It's time to level up! Join us for an exciting afternoon of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where you can show off your skills in friendly competition.

Afternoon Movie: "The Wild Robot"

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Children and families are invited to join us for a screening of The Wild Robot! This 2024 animated sci-fi film is an adaptation of an award-winning Middle Grade book by Peter Brown...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Children and families are invited to join us for a screening of The Wild Robot! This 2024 animated sci-fi film is an adaptation of an award-winning Middle Grade book by Peter Brown about an intelligent robot named Roz.

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Craft Squad Social

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other craf...

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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

Turkish Chat Hour

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join Sencan Arikan, local teacher, for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Turkish. Turkish speakers of all levels are invited to speak with others in the language ...

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

Join Sencan Arikan, local teacher, for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Turkish.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Description:

Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Library book sale! Browse a wide selection of adult and children’s books, magazines, puzzles, movies, and music, all at prices that are h...

Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Library book sale! Browse a wide selection of adult and children’s books, magazines, puzzles, movies, and music, all at prices that are hard to beat.

Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Kick back and relax during this come and go Saturday morning program - watch cartoon favorites on the big screen while enjoying a cereal buffet. Bring a blanket and get cozy!Regist...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Kick back and relax during this come and go Saturday morning program - watch cartoon favorites on the big screen while enjoying a cereal buffet. Bring a blanket and get cozy!

Registration recommended.

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
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. Appointments can be made for Mond...

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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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 n...

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!

Special Youth Program: Spring Craft Carnival

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Celebrate the end of Spring Break by creating fun, spring-themed crafts at this come-and-go craft carnival! This program is for all ages, and space is limited. Materials are p...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Celebrate the end of Spring Break by creating fun, spring-themed crafts at this come-and-go craft carnival! This program is for all ages, and space is limited. 

Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Library.

Special Family Program: Puppet Making Workshop

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to a Puppet Making Workshop! Join us to enjoy a puppet show and to create your very own puppet show! Attendees will have the opportun...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Families with children of all ages are invited to a Puppet Making Workshop! Join us to enjoy a puppet show and to create your very own puppet show!

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Cross-Stitch Basics

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Everything old is new again! Come learn the basics of this age-old hobby, including what supplies you’ll need, the basics of starting a project, and all the stitches you’ll need, a...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Everything old is new again! Come learn the basics of this age-old hobby, including what supplies you’ll need, the basics of starting a project, and all the stitches you’ll need, and create a small project to take home!

Family-History Research: Using and Finding Historic Newspapers for Genealogy

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Description:

We will cover the various types of information that can be found in newspapers and how they can fill in gaps in your family history. We will also discuss how to find newspapers and...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

We will cover the various types of information that can be found in newspapers and how they can fill in gaps in your family history. We will also discuss how to find newspapers and get access to them.

Chess Community Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns. Appointments can be made for Tuesdays and Saturdays by calling 281-238-2950, online by clicking ...

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.

Creative Connection: Hoops & Books

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading. Kiddos wil...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading.

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Popcorn and a Movie: Wicked (2024) PG

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

The untold story of the witches of Oz, staring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular ...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

The untold story of the witches of Oz, staring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart.

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