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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. 

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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Description:

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

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This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

This event is in the "Adult" group.

University Branch Culinary Club: Assorted Salads

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discus...

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

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

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.

Family Program: Magic of Harry Potter

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with a spellbinding magic show like no other! This spectacular performance combines dazzling illusions, mind-blowing magic, and side-...

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

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with a spellbinding magic show like no other! This spectacular performance combines dazzling illusions, mind-blowing magic, and side-splitting comedy—all with a wizarding twist.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

DIY Stress Relievers

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Stressed with school and tests? Learn to make stress balls and calming glitter jars to help relieve your stress. Registration required.  This program is generously sponsored b...

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Stressed with school and tests? Learn to make stress balls and calming glitter jars to help relieve your stress. Registration required.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the University Branch Library.

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

Etsy 101

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Computer Lab (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

A beginner-friendly introduction to Etsy that teaches users how to set up an account, navigate the site, and start selling your products online.  Participants must have a work...

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

A beginner-friendly introduction to Etsy that teaches users how to set up an account, navigate the site, and start selling your products online.  Participants must have a working email address.  

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

Toddler Time: Flowers & Showers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable t...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time: Flowers & Showers

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable t...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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.

Pajama Night Story Time: Flowers & Showers

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Flowers & Showers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activit...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

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

Tabletop Society: Really Loud Librarians

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.&nb...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great way to try out new games for free.&nbsp

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

Craft Squad & A Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other craf...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must haves”.  Special Features of this sale include a large co

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.

Rise & Shine Craft Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  It will be held in the Large Meeting Room where Story Time is usual

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

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

Tabletop Society: Really Loud Librarians

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.&nb...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great way to try out new games for free.&nbsp

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

Toddler Time: Colors

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable t...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time: Colors

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable t...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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.

Pajama Night Story Time: Colors

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Colors

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activit...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Creative Crew

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, bu...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other craf...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Yoga & Mindfulness with Zen Kidz TX (Grades K-5)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Join Zen Kidz TX for a fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness class designed just for kids! This interactive session will introduce young learners to simple yoga poses, breathing ex...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join Zen Kidz TX for a fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness class designed just for kids!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Yoga & Mindfulness with Zen Kidz TX (Grades 3-8)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Older kids and tweens are invited to join Zen Kidz TX for a yoga and mindfulness class designed to promote relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being. This session will introduce ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Older kids and tweens are invited to join Zen Kidz TX for a yoga and mindfulness class designed to promote relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being.