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Event List

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Ongoing Events

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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

Saturday, May 24, 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
:

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!

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

Sewa International & Americorp Disaster Preparedness Presentation

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 130
Description:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

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

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Plant lovers are invited to join the First Colony branch for a plant swap. For the first hour (10:30 am - 11:30 am), each person who brings a plant will be given the opportunity to swap for a plant that another patron has provided.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Plant lovers are invited to join the First Colony branch for a plant swap. For the first hour (10:30 am - 11:30 am), each person who brings a plant will be given the opportunity to swap for a plant that another patron has provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Skin I'm In Book Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

High School Study Hall

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Preparing for finals is enough of a nightmare without having to contend with constant interruptions from siblings, parents, and pets. Come get a little peace and quiet at the library!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Preparing for finals is enough of a nightmare without having to contend with constant interruptions from siblings, parents, and pets. Come get a little peace and quiet at the library!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Stress-Relief Hour

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Looking to unwind after exams? Join us for a stress relief hour! Lo-fi music will be played, and attendees will be able to read, color, do puzzles, and more! Snacks will also be provided. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Looking to unwind after exams? Join us for a stress relief hour! Lo-fi music will be played, and attendees will be able to read, color, do puzzles, and more! Snacks will also be provided. No registration required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.

Libraries closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open! You can access our: eLibrary Stream movies and music Download e-books, e-audiobooks, and digita...

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Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
:

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!

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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

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

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.

Effective Communication Strategies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
:

This class is designed to empower caregivers of individuals living with dementia by exploring how the condition affects communication.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This class is designed to empower caregivers of individuals living with dementia by exploring how the condition affects communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

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

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

Cinco Craft Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

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

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, 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 "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Council

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

The Missouri City Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets for its final month to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs for the branch. This program is for students in grades 9 through 12.

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 meets for its final month to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs for the branch. This program is for students in grades 9 through 12.

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

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Story Time

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
:

Join us for an "Color Our World" themed story time where we share books, songs, rhymes, and information about the Summer Reading Challenge. Patrons will get a chance to sign-up and ask questions about the Summer Reading Challenge.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Join us for an "Color Our World" themed story time where we share books, songs, rhymes, and information about the Summer Reading Challenge. Patrons will get a chance to sign-up and ask questions about the Summer Reading Challenge.

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

Sewa International & Americorp Disaster Preparedness Presentation

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Description:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

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.

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

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
:

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!

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 "Adult" group.

Microsoft Word 2021 Intermediate

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Word 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.

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Word 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 "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

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.

Required
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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

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

Database: Transparent Language

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Learn about the library database Transparent Language. Transparent Language is an online tool for learning over 100 languages. 

A Fort Bend County Library card is required to create a free account.

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Learn about the library database Transparent Language. Transparent Language is an online tool for learning over 100 languages. 

A Fort Bend County Library card is required to create a free account.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Fulshear Young Adult Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Join the Fulshear Young Adult Book Club every last Wednesday of each month! This month we'll discuss Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Nwaubani. New book club members are always welcome! No registration is required.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference 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 Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Nwaubani. 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sewa International & Americorp Disaster Preparedness Presentation

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one