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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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Spring Craft Drop-In

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Description:

Join us for an hour of crafting fun! We will have a variety of spring-themed crafts available for completion in the library or to take and complete in the comfort of your home. Thi...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Description:

Join us for an hour of crafting fun! We will have a variety of spring-themed crafts available for completion in the library or to take and complete in the comfort of your home.

Creative Connection: Hoops & Books

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading. Kiddos wil...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading.

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YA: Self-Care Workshop

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Treat yourself to some sweet self-care by making your own sugar scrub. The concoctions you create in the program are yours to take home. This program is free to attend. This progra...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Treat yourself to some sweet self-care by making your own sugar scrub. The concoctions you create in the program are yours to take home. This program is free to attend. This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. 

 

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 17, 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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MS Excel 101

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2016. Excel, a commercial spreadsheet program, features calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs. This clas...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2016. Excel, a commercial spreadsheet program, features calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs.

Preschool Story Time - Colors

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Toddler Time - Colors

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Pajama Night Story Time - Colors

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

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

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to ...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. Come ea...

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

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 24, 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.

Preschool Story Time - Music

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Toddler Time - Music

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to ...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

After-School Break: Building Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Building blocks, LEGOs, and more are available to let your imagination run wild! Building Club will meet once a month for grades K-5 only. Registration is not required, but space i...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Building blocks, LEGOs, and more are available to let your imagination run wild! Building Club will meet once a month for grades K-5 only. Registration is not required, but space is limited. 

3D printer

3D Printing for Beginners

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Interested in learning the basics of 3D printing? In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library. Staff will also show some free...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Interested in learning the basics of 3D printing? In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library. Staff will also show some free websites for finding and creating your own 3D designs.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 31, 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.

Preschool Story Time - Get Silly

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Toddler Time - Get Silly

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Pajama Night Story Time - Get Silly

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

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

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to ...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

MB Friends Book Sale

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!

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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