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March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

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Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

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Family Story Time: Pizza

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Adult Craft: I-Cord Keychain

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Interested in making a unique, handmade keychain? Learn how to use a loom to knit an I-Cord, then use wire and a pattern template to turn it into a keychain. All supplies will...

Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Interested in making a unique, handmade keychain? Learn how to use a loom to knit an I-Cord, then use wire and a pattern template to turn it into a keychain. 

After-School Break: Let's Travel to...the Kingdom of Hawaii

Wednesday, March 26, 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: 3D Paper Bugs

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

A flapping butterfly or a 3D beetle? Come learn how to make a paper bug. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM-based craft. Space is limited!Supplies for ...

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

A flapping butterfly or a 3D beetle? Come learn how to make a paper bug. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM-based craft. Space is limited!

Family Story Time: Pizza

Thursday, March 27, 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.

Crafty Stitches

Thursday, March 27, 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.

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!

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. 

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.

Yarn and knitting needles

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?

movie poster for Chicago

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

Hanks of dyed yarn hanging next to one another

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!

Art Antics

Watercolor Wonders

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to express yourself through painting! This monthly class is perfect for beginners, or those who have some experience in watercolors, and are ...

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to express yourself through painting! This monthly class is perfect for beginners, or those who have some experience in watercolors, and are eager to learn more.

Family Story Time: Farm

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

Straw Weaving Bracelets

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This month we will learn a fun and easy weaving technique that uses drinking straws to make bracelets! All materials will be provided.   Registration required. ...

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

This month we will learn a fun and easy weaving technique that uses drinking straws to make bracelets! All materials will be provided.  
 

Build and Create Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Come build with the library! We'll have LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes, and other building blocks and tools. There are monthly challenges, or you can build whatever you can imagi...

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

Come build with the library! We'll have LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes, and other building blocks and tools. There are monthly challenges, or you can build whatever you can imagine! This program is recommended for grades K-5.

After-School Break: Finger Painting Fun

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Building Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Using LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes and more. There are monthly challenges, or you may build whatever you can imagine! Space is limited.Click here for directions to the Fulshear...

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

Using LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes and more. There are monthly challenges, or you may build whatever you can imagine! Space is limited.

Family Story Time: Farm

Thursday, April 3, 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.

After-School Break: STEM Lab- Science Stations

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Children in grade 1-5 are invited to explore the science of Electricity and Force & Motion. This program will feature step-by-step experiments, from testing for conductors to c...

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

Children in grade 1-5 are invited to explore the science of Electricity and Force & Motion. This program will feature step-by-step experiments, from testing for conductors to creating a simple switched circuit.

Creative Connections: DIY Bookends

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Is your bookshelf needing some extra decoration? Do you have books that need some help standing up? Join us to DIY your very own bookends. You will create and decorate a pair of bo...

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

Is your bookshelf needing some extra decoration? Do you have books that need some help standing up? Join us to DIY your very own bookends.

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YA Creative Crew

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, bu...

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

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

Graphic Novel Round Table

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Book Clubs, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Participants will discuss what graphic novels they are reading, as well as talking about new and upcoming graphic novels.This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limi...

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

Participants will discuss what graphic novels they are reading, as well as talking about new and upcoming graphic novels.

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

Rainbow water color style background. A black-outlined shield has the words, "Craft Squad Social" in the middle. A banner at the bottom of the shield says, "Artis Civitas".

Craft Squad: Miniature Bookshelves

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Create a miniature bookshelf and custom books to shelve, to display in your home or office. Use it to track your yearly reading or to display your favorite titles.This program...

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Create a miniature bookshelf and custom books to shelve, to display in your home or office. Use it to track your yearly reading or to display your favorite titles.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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