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Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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

Preschool Story Lab: Dinosaurs

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
:

Stories, songs, and S.T.E.A.M. based activities for families with children ages 3-6.

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

Stories, songs, and S.T.E.A.M. based activities for families with children ages 3-6.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

Want to expand your knowledge of Microsoft Word? Join our course and learn how to adjust tabs, indent, create bullets & numbering, add and manipulate images, & more. 

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Want to expand your knowledge of Microsoft Word? Join our course and learn how to adjust tabs, indent, create bullets & numbering, add and manipulate images, & more. 

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

Microsoft Excel 2019 Pivot Tables

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

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 date.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 date.

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 6, 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 6, 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.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.  

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

English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Zentangles

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
:

Find your calm and foster your creativity. Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library as we go over Zentangles, the art of pattern doodling! Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Find your calm and foster your creativity. Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library as we go over Zentangles, the art of pattern doodling! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Benefits of Inpatient Rehabilitation for Recovery and Functional Improvement

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join instructor Nikia Price from PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land for an insightful class on the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation.

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

Join instructor Nikia Price from PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar Land for an insightful class on the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 6, 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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, May 7, 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 7, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Yoga Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
:

Stories, songs, mindfullness, and gentle yoga for families with children ages 3 and up. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Stories, songs, mindfullness, and gentle yoga for families with children ages 3 and up. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DIY Macrame Plant Hangers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
:

This month our craft will be a DIY Macrame Plant Hanger made from T-shirts!  If you would like to bring an old T-shirt to up-cycle it please do! We will also have t-shirts and all other supplies needed available for use!
 

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

This month our craft will be a DIY Macrame Plant Hanger made from T-shirts!  If you would like to bring an old T-shirt to up-cycle it please do! We will also have t-shirts and all other supplies needed available for use!
 

Family-History Research: Filling in Your Ancestors Stories

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
:

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "Filling in Your Ancestors Stories" on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30-11:30 am. You have collected the dates and statistics. Now it's time to look into the daily life of your ancestors.

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

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "Filling in Your Ancestors Stories" on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30-11:30 am. You have collected the dates and statistics. Now it's time to look into the daily life of your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Literary Lunch League Book Club - "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Come join us for a discussion of our selection for this month, An American Marriage written by Tayari Jones.  Registration is not required.  You may check out our selected book from the Circulation Desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Lib

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Come join us for a discussion of our selection for this month, An American Marriage written by Tayari Jones.  Registration is not required.  You may check out our selected book from the Circulation Desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Lib

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one Q&A session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device or use one of the library's computers.

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one Q&A session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device or use one of the library's computers.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Test Break: Mini Journal Designs

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Looking for a way to express your creativity or organize your schedule and plans?

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Looking for a way to express your creativity or organize your schedule and plans?

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

Lotus Flower Craft

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Come celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the library by making a colorful, paper lotus flower.

Supplies are limited, so registration is required. Register online, in person, or call 832-471-5908.

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

Come celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the library by making a colorful, paper lotus flower.

Supplies are limited, so registration is required. Register online, in person, or call 832-471-5908.

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

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
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.

Sugar Land Book Break: "The Berry Pickers"

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join in a lively group discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 

Copies of the book club title are available at the check-out desk.  New members are always welcome!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a lively group discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 

Copies of the book club title are available at the check-out desk.  New members are always welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Novel Expectations Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join in a discussion of The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a discussion of The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Butler Did It Mystery Book Club - "The Death of Mrs. Westaway" by Ruth Ware

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us for our mystery book club where we will discuss the book The Death of Mrs.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for our mystery book club where we will discuss the book The Death of Mrs.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Are you a high school student interested in:

•             Earning volunteer hours?

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Are you a high school student interested in:

•             Earning volunteer hours?