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

Building Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more....

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more. This program will be come and go.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Building Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Come join us every 4th Thursday of each month for Building Club! Participants will design and build structures using building toys such as Straws & Connectors, Playstix, Legos,...

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

Come join us every 4th Thursday of each month for Building Club!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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. 

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

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!

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

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! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pajama Night Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of t...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Creative Connections: Coding Hour

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Practice basic coding skills by completing challenges in Scratch. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join. Space is limited to 20 participants. This program is for youth in gra...

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

Practice basic coding skills by completing challenges in Scratch. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited.

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, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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. 

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

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

Friday, March 28, 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 & A Movie: Chicago

Friday, March 28, 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 & A Movie is always on the last Friday of the month.  Bring whatever project you’re working on, and enjoy a movie while you craft.  Craft Squad is an adul...

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

Craft Squad & A Movie is always on the last Friday of the month.  Bring whatever project you’re working on, and enjoy a movie while you craft.  Craft Squad is an adult crafting club for adults and teens.  We ask that you do not

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.

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, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Wool Yarn Dyeing for Beginners

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Looking to get more creative with your knitting or crochet? Want to dive into a messy new craft? Join us for a demonstration of beginner-friendly, food safe dyeing to give you new ...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Looking to get more creative with your knitting or crochet? Want to dive into a messy new craft? Join us for a demonstration of beginner-friendly, food safe dyeing to give you new custom colors for your yarn!

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns. Appointments can be made for Tuesdays and Saturdays by calling 281-238-2950, online by clicking ...

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

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

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.

Get Wild for Raptors!

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Hawks and kites and eagles, oh my! Dive into the world of raptors and discover their key role as top predators. Wild Bird Adventures provides a home and habitat to birds that can n...

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

Hawks and kites and eagles, oh my! Dive into the world of raptors and discover their key role as top predators. Wild Bird Adventures provides a home and habitat to birds that can no longer live in the wild.

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

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Have you done every single puzzle in your closet twice? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a puzzler who needs to clean out your collection, or someone who is looking for a new ...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Have you done every single puzzle in your closet twice? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a puzzler who needs to clean out your collection, or someone who is looking for a new hobby, come to our puzzle swap!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Homebuying Blueprint

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Come learn what it takes to purchase a home in 2025. Learn the process, how to get pre-approved for a home loan, and the step-by-step process of homebuying. Come with questions and...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Description:

Come learn what it takes to purchase a home in 2025. Learn the process, how to get pre-approved for a home loan, and the step-by-step process of homebuying. Come with questions and get answers!

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.

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, 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!

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

Monday, March 31, 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.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 31, 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.

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.