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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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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 22, 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 22, 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!

Family-History Research: Finding Death Records

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Description:

Learn how to use various databases to discover your ancestor's death date, burial & probate records.  Also, information on how to obtain obituaries, pension records & ...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Learn how to use various databases to discover your ancestor's death date, burial & probate records.  Also, information on how to obtain obituaries, pension records & death certificates will be discussed

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 24, 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

Monday, March 24, 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
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!

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2B (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Have a say in the types of materials the library buys for young adults! Gain volunteer hours! Help out in community projects! Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Have a say in the types of materials the library buys for young adults! Gain volunteer hours! Help out in community projects! 

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library. 

Basic Graphic Design with Canva

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Need to create flyers, posters, or newsletters, but do not have professional graphic design experience?  Looking to make your social media graphics look fabulous, but cannot a...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Need to create flyers, posters, or newsletters, but do not have professional graphic design experience?  Looking to make your social media graphics look fabulous, but cannot afford fancy software?  Come to our class on Canva and learn ho

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Tuesday, March 25, 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
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!

Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn how caregiving affects finances, prepare for useful discussions about financial decisions, and identify steps to lower the chances of financial abuse and fraud. Registration ...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Learn how caregiving affects finances, prepare for useful discussions about financial decisions, and identify steps to lower the chances of financial abuse and fraud. Registration required.

After-School Break: Springtime Flowerpots

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Participants will paint and decorate their own flowerpots with bright colors, spring-themed stickers, yarn, buttons and a special finishing of decoupage. Create a one-of-a-king mas...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Participants will paint and decorate their own flowerpots with bright colors, spring-themed stickers, yarn, buttons and a special finishing of decoupage. Create a one-of-a-king masterpiece!

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Wednesday, March 26, 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
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!

Family Story Time: Pizza

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.We are unable to accommodate daycares and sch...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

AARP Tax Preparation

Thursday, March 27, 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

Thursday, March 27, 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
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!

Family Story Time: Pizza

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.We are unable to accommodate daycares and sch...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Roll with It: Board Game Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Board games are a great way to unwind, meet new friends, and challenge your mind. We play a variety of games from competitive to cooperative, strategic to classics, and everything ...

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

Board games are a great way to unwind, meet new friends, and challenge your mind. We play a variety of games from competitive to cooperative, strategic to classics, and everything in between!

Pajama Night Story Time: Pizza

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, March 28, 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!

Houston Food Bank - Community Assistance Program

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Room 2D (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Providing information about healthcare enrollment and making appointments to sign anyone up with snap, chip, or gold card Medicare. Connecting those interested to vital servic...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2D (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Providing information about healthcare enrollment and making appointments to sign anyone up with snap, chip, or gold card Medicare. Connecting those interested to vital services. 

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 29, 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 29, 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!

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 31, 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

Monday, March 31, 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
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!

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