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Crafty Creators: Springtime Origami Tulips

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Try your hand at making origami tulips with paper stems! These pretty paper flowers are beginner-friendly and will brighten up any space.  This program is sponsored by the Fri...

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Try your hand at making origami tulips with paper stems! These pretty paper flowers are beginner-friendly and will brighten up any space.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library.

Before the Coffee gets cold cover

Mission Bend Book Club: "Before the Coffee Gets Cold"

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join in a lively discussion of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Copies of this selection may be obtained from the Mission Bend Branch Library.The Mission Be...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a lively discussion of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Copies of this selection may be obtained from the Mission Bend Branch Library.

Pajama Night Story Time: Music

Wednesday, April 9, 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! 

AARP Tax Preparation

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Thursday, April 10, 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: Books & Fairy Tales

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.We are unable to accommodate daycares and sch...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

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

Family Story Time: Library Day

Thursday, April 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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: Bugs

Thursday, April 10, 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: I Love the Library

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Story Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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

Preschool Story Time: Music

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Cover of "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store"

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!

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.

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.

Picture of multiple tech devices

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.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

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!

graphic of various anime characters from different animes

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!

A green road sign that says, "We Need Volunteers", with an arrow pointing towards the right. Set against a blue sky with a couple of clouds.

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?

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!

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! 

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

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!

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