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Board Game Night

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.All ages are welcome, anyone un...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Evening ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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!

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Microsoft Excel Intermediate

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

Join us for our intermediate level Microsoft Excel class. Learn how to format cell values, the basics of conditional formatting, and inserting charts and graphics.Registration is r...

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

Join us for our intermediate level Microsoft Excel class. Learn how to format cell values, the basics of conditional formatting, and inserting charts and graphics.

Microsoft Word 2019 Basics

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Want to get better at Microsoft Word but don't know where to begin? Join us for Microsoft Word 2019 Basics. Learn the basic features for creating a word document, saving it, and ho...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Want to get better at Microsoft Word but don't know where to begin? Join us for Microsoft Word 2019 Basics. Learn the basic features for creating a word document, saving it, and how to print it. Registration is required.

Family Story Time: Library Day

Tuesday, April 8, 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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

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!

The Buried Giant

Day Readers Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us in a discussion of The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration ...

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

Join us in a discussion of The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. 

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony 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 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

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Introduction to Bluesky

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Learn how to use one of the latest social media websites: Bluesky. Create an account and learn the basics of this new social media. An email address is required to create an accoun...

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

Learn how to use one of the latest social media websites: Bluesky. Create an account and learn the basics of this new social media. An email address is required to create an account.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

Computer Class

Microsoft Excel Formulas

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Expand your understanding of Microsoft Excel! Join us for Microsoft Excel Formulas and you will learn how to integrate formulas into excel sheets to perform calculations and manipu...

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

Expand your understanding of Microsoft Excel! Join us for Microsoft Excel Formulas and you will learn how to integrate formulas into excel sheets to perform calculations and manipulate cell contents. Registration is required.

AARP Tax Assistance

Wednesday, April 9, 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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ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.The Mission Bend ESL Conversation Circle takes place every 2nd and 4t...

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.

Sienna Art Club: Pine Cone Flowers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Watch as fall becomes spring with pine cone flowers! Learn how to create decorative floral pine cones using acrylic paint and real pine cones. All supplies will be provided.Fu...

Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Watch as fall becomes spring with pine cone flowers! Learn how to create decorative floral pine cones using acrylic paint and real pine cones. 

All supplies will be provided.

Study Lounge

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school. Join us as we turn our meeting room into a study lounge equipped with smooth low vol...

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

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

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University Branch Book Club: Trust, by Hernan Diaz

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Trust, by Hernan Diaz. This novel explores the layered truth behind New York's wealthy Rask couple,...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Trust, by Hernan Diaz. This novel explores the layered truth behind New York's wealthy Rask couple, revealing the myths and manipulations surrounding their f

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Crafty Creators: Springtime Origami Tulips

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Try your hand at making origami tulips with paper stems! These pretty paper flowers are beginner-friendly and will brighten up any space.  This program is sponsored by the Fri...

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Try your hand at making origami tulips with paper stems! These pretty paper flowers are beginner-friendly and will brighten up any space.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library.

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Mission Bend Book Club: "Before the Coffee Gets Cold"

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join in a lively discussion of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Copies of this selection may be obtained from the Mission Bend Branch Library.The Mission Be...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a lively discussion of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Copies of this selection may be obtained from the Mission Bend Branch Library.

Family Story Time: Library Day

Thursday, April 10, 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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Sugar Land Book Break: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join in a lively group discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Copies of the book club title are available at the check-out desk.  New member...

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 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 

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

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Novel Expectations Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join in a discussion of The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check ava...

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 Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check availability of print copies.

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Drop-In Tech Help

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Having tech issues? Drop by our tech help hour. We can help you troubleshoot the issue. In order to provide the best possible support, please provide a brief description of what yo...

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

Having tech issues? Drop by our tech help hour. We can help you troubleshoot the issue.

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