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Event List

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Ongoing Events

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

Family Story Time Unplugged: Bunnies

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule. Families with children of all ages are invited to ...

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

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Zoo

Thursday, April 17, 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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna 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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Confer...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Break Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please join us for a discussion of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Please join us for a discussion of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registrati...

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break : Comic Strip Workshop

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of comics! Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own comic book. Illustrate your favorite characters into a new story or create your own. This ...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of comics! Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own comic book. Illustrate your favorite characters into a new story or create your own. This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

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

Pajama Night Story Time Unplugged: Bunnies

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule. Families with children of all ages are invited to ...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

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

Creative Connections: Board Game Night

Thursday, April 17, 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:

Play featured board games and compete for victory. This month's theme is Teamwork Make the Dream Work. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Materials are provided by ...

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

Play featured board games and compete for victory. This month's theme is Teamwork Make the Dream Work. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. 

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

Pajama Night Story Time Unplugged: Bunnies

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule. Families with children of all ages are invited to ...

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

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Excel 2021 Intermediate

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2021?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!Registration required; register...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2021?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Anime Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Young Adult Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime ...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Young Adult Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

Libraries closed for Easter Holiday

All Day 4/18 - 4/20
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open! You can access our: eLibrary Stream movies and music Download e-books, e-audiobooks, and digita...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

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

You can access our:

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

Monday, April 21, 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!

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

Creative Connections: Clay Animals

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
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 "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Spring Movie Afternoon

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

April showers bring the flowers and a fun afternoon to spend as a family watching a delightful movie based on a classic children's book. Crafts and coloring sheets will be provided...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

April showers bring the flowers and a fun afternoon to spend as a family watching a delightful movie based on a classic children's book. Crafts and coloring sheets will be provided to complete during the film, or to take home to work on together.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

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.

Teen Board Game Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explo...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us.

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

Teen Board-Game Night

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

Join us for a Board-Game Night here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  We will have some fun and interesting board and card games to choose from! Each Board-Game Night featu...

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us for a Board-Game Night here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  We will have some fun and interesting board and card games to choose from!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Anime Community Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills.This month, anime lovers are invited to joi...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills.