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Building Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us for Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card! Building Clu...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us for Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card! Building Club is for families with children of all ages.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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.

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Microsoft Excel 2021 Basics

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Excel 2021.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: 11
Description:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Excel 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

Straw Weaving Bracelets

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This month we will learn a fun and easy weaving technique that uses drinking straws to make bracelets! All materials will be provided.   Registration required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

This month we will learn a fun and easy weaving technique that uses drinking straws to make bracelets! All materials will be provided.  
 

Computer Class

Microsoft Excel Basics

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

A basic understanding of Excel goes a long way when it comes to staying organized or managing your business. Join us for Microsoft Excel Basics. Learn the basic features for creati...

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

A basic understanding of Excel goes a long way when it comes to staying organized or managing your business. Join us for Microsoft Excel Basics.

AARP Tax Assistance

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
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 Referen...

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.

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Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
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 p...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Family Story Time: Silly Stories

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
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 p...

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.

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ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Confer...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Refer...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

Library Careers

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Learn about library careers from our panel of librarians! They'll discuss their roles, day-to-day activities, and responsibilities they have for the library. Additionally, they'll ...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Learn about library careers from our panel of librarians! They'll discuss their roles, day-to-day activities, and responsibilities they have for the library.

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Microsoft Excel 2021 Basics

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Excel 2021.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:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Excel 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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Craft Squad: Miniature Bookshelves

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

Create a miniature bookshelf and custom books to shelve, to display in your home or office. Use it to track your yearly reading or to display your favorite titles.This program...

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Create a miniature bookshelf and custom books to shelve, to display in your home or office. Use it to track your yearly reading or to display your favorite titles.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of First Colony Book Sale

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classi...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs.

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Friends of Mission Bend Branch Library Spring Fling Book Sale

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come join the Friends of the Mission Bend Branch Library for their Spring Fling Book Sale and discover adult and children’s books, DVDs, and more -- all at prices that are hard to ...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of the Mission Bend Branch Library for their Spring Fling Book Sale and discover adult and children’s books, DVDs, and more -- all at prices that are hard to beat!

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, April 5, 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.

The words "Book Trivia" across a background of illustrated books

An Afternoon of Book Trivia

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come show off your literary trivia skills!  Enter solo, or join up in teams of 2-4 people for several rounds of tricky book-related trivia questions. Generously sponsored...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Come show off your literary trivia skills!  Enter solo, or join up in teams of 2-4 people for several rounds of tricky book-related trivia questions. 

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Popcorn and a Movie: Robot & Frank (2012), PG-13

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Do you want to help us celebrate National Library Appreciation Week? Of course you do! Join us for this delightful and heart-warming movie about a man who rediscovers his zest for ...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Do you want to help us celebrate National Library Appreciation Week? Of course you do! Join us for this delightful and heart-warming movie about a man who rediscovers his zest for life (and cat-burglary) through his love for the public library!

Everday Essentials: Meal Prep Basics

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

This month we will be discussing the basics of creating flavorful and delicious ahead of time by meal prepping! Everyday Essentials is a monthly program where we will highligh...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Description:

This month we will be discussing the basics of creating flavorful and delicious ahead of time by meal prepping! 

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Refer...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
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 Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Ref...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 832-471-5908.

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Tech Help

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

Pajama Night Story Time: Library Day

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
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!

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. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

ESL Conversation Circle

ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place the first Monday of the month. N...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
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 the first Monday of the month. No registration required. 

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