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Event List

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Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Building Club

Thursday, April 24, 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, April 24, 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 Unplugged: Weather

Thursday, April 24, 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: Coding Hour

Thursday, April 24, 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. This month’s theme is Magic! This program is for kids in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited to 20 participant...

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. This month’s theme is Magic! This program is for kids in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited to 20 participants!

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

Pajama Night Story Time Unplugged: Weather

Thursday, April 24, 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 "Young Adult" group.

Writing Workshop for Teens

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Young 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: Young 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, April 25, 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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friends of Sienna Book Sale

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks ...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bitcoin in Plain English: Should You Invest?

Friday, April 25, 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 25, 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: 10 Things I Hate About You

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (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 #2 (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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must haves”.  Special Features of this sale include a large co

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

Friends of Sienna Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks ...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

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 26, 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 Craft Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  It will be held in the Large Meeting Room where Story Time is usual

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

Poetry Month Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join, First Colony Community Member, Lynne for a poetry workshop. Attendees will have the chance to meet, share poetry and book works, and write poems over different randomized top...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Join, First Colony Community Member, Lynne for a poetry workshop. Attendees will have the chance to meet, share poetry and book works, and write poems over different randomized topics.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Skin I'm In Book Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Queen of Sugar Hill: ...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel by ReShonda Tat

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Social Media and College Admissions

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

How can teens use social media to their advantage in the college admissions process? Come hear expert tips from Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer. T...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

How can teens use social media to their advantage in the college admissions process? Come hear expert tips from Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer. 

Walking In Verse

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Description:

In collaboration with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries is bringing to you an immersive, interactive experience with poetry! Join us on a stroll around George Memo...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Description:

In collaboration with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries is bringing to you an immersive, interactive experience with poetry!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Smart Money: Financial Literacy for Teens

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Business/Finance
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join Mia George as she shares her passion for financial readiness with other teenagers. Mia is in 11th grade and has developed a beginner's financial-literacy program on how t...

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

Join Mia George as she shares her passion for financial readiness with other teenagers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Active Adult Series: FB Brass Band Jazz Appreciation Month

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Fort Bend Brass Quintet. They have over 100 years of combines music experience, so you know you are in for a toe-tapping good time...

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

Join us to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Fort Bend Brass Quintet. They have over 100 years of combines music experience, so you know you are in for a toe-tapping good time. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Saturday, April 26, 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.

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 28, 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 28, 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