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Event List

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This event is in the "Adult" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Video Game: Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Level up! Show off your skills in friendly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competition. Challenge friends, staff, or a CPU, and enjoy snacks!This program is or students in grades 9-12 a...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Level up! Show off your skills in friendly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competition. Challenge friends, staff, or a CPU, and enjoy snacks!

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

Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel and Anime Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, join us for Sienna Subtext! An anime and graphic novel book club that meets on the second Thursday of each month in Conference Room 2...

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

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, join us for Sienna Subtext!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Are you a high school student interested in:•             Earning volunteer hours?•      &...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Are you a high school student interested in:

•             Earning volunteer hours?

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Barnyard Crafting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Celebrate National Farm Animals Days with some barnyard crafting! We'll be making farm animals, such as pigs and cows, with cups, clothespins, and more! This is a program for grade...

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

Celebrate National Farm Animals Days with some barnyard crafting! We'll be making farm animals, such as pigs and cows, with cups, clothespins, and more!

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Books & Fairy Tales

Thursday, April 10, 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! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pajama Night Story Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connections: Mason Jar Gardens

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to create a handheld, imitation garden inside of a glass jar using mini figurines, faux plants, and imagination. Materials are provided by the Friend...

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

Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to create a handheld, imitation garden inside of a glass jar using mini figurines, faux plants, and imagination. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Branch Library. Space is limited!

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

Readers Lounge & Library Appreciation Celebration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Celebrate Library Appreciation Week with the Reading Lounge! Our Multipurpose Room will be a quiet, cozy space where we’ll provide snacks, laid-back music, gentle lighting, floor s...

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

Celebrate Library Appreciation Week with the Reading Lounge! Our Multipurpose Room will be a quiet, cozy space where we’ll provide snacks, laid-back music, gentle lighting, floor space, tables, and chairs for you to get a comfy reading spot.

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, April 11, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Series: The Truth About Aging in the Right Place

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series Senior Series is a series of conversations with local experts focused on the unique and co...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bitcoin in Plain English: Should You Invest?

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Business/Finance
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join Kathy Vu, First Colony Community Member, for an informational session on Bitcoin. During this session Kathy will cover the following topics:1. What is Bitcoin? – A decentraliz...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Join Kathy Vu, First Colony Community Member, for an informational session on Bitcoin. During this session Kathy will cover the following topics:

1. What is Bitcoin? – A decentralized digital currency.

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come share your ideas, show off your work, and perhaps get another crafter's expert eye and perspective. ...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, April 11, 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 "Adult" group.

Turkish Chat Hour

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join Sencan Arikan, local teacher, for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Turkish. Turkish speakers of all levels are invited to speak with others in the language ...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Join Sencan Arikan, local teacher, for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Turkish.

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, April 12, 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.

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, April 12, 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!

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 Story Time: Music

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. We are unable to accommodate daycares and sc...

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Composting in the Home Garden - Presented by the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn how to compost with your home garden from a Fort Bend County Master Gardeners presenter! No registration is required.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Learn how to compost with your home garden from a Fort Bend County Master Gardeners presenter! No registration is required.

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

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents "Orchestra Games"

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Investigate the magic of the symphony orchestra with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra at their annual children’s concert! The Orchestra Games, by composer Gregory Smith, lays out t...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Investigate the magic of the symphony orchestra with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra at their annual children’s concert!

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

Chess Community Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting...

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

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.