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Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

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.

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Blackout Poetry

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month by upcycling old books by creating your own poem utilizing markers and colored pencils!All supplies will be provided.Funds for materials generously provided ...

Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month by upcycling old books by creating your own poem utilizing markers and colored pencils!

All supplies will be provided.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.

Preschool Story Time: Around the House

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna 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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Preschool Story Time: In My Garden

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
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 craft activity.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
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 craft activity.

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ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

After-School Break: Let's Travel to...the Space Race

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in activities, crafts, and more!

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

Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in activities, crafts, and more!

After-School Break: Make Your Own Maze

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Let's learn how to make a fun maze, using recycled materials. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM based craft. Supplies for this program are made p...

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

Let's learn how to make a fun maze, using recycled materials. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM based craft. 

3D printer

Introduction to 3D Printing

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Come and discover all the different kinds of items that are available to print on a 3D printer and create your own items to print.  Please bring a flash drive with you to down...

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Come and discover all the different kinds of items that are available to print on a 3D printer and create your own items to print.  Please bring a flash drive with you to download your print jobs. 

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! 

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Thursday, April 24, 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!

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am
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.

Family Story Time: Underwater Adventures

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the p...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies design...

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Toddler Time Story Time: Around the House

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna 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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Toddler Time: In My Garden

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
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 craft activity.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: 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 craft activity.

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

Thursday, April 24, 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.

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.

Crafty Stitches

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crochet or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.” Please br...

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

Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crochet or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.” Please bring your own project and materials.

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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

Building Club

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Book-Page Roses

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Come and join us in creating lovely roses made out of recycled books! Perfect for spring and creating long-lasting plant life!This program is for teens in grades 9 through 12 and w...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come and join us in creating lovely roses made out of recycled books! Perfect for spring and creating long-lasting plant life!

This program is for teens in grades 9 through 12 and will be in the YA Room.

finances

Early Financial Literacy Series: Insurance Basics

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Participants will get an overview of insurance types -- including health, auto, and renters’ – and why they are an important part of financial planning.  This program is ...

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

Participants will get an overview of insurance types -- including health, auto, and renters’ – and why they are an important part of financial planning.  This program is for students in grades 9 through 12 and sponsored by the Friends of

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