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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: Board Game Day

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Take a break and play! Join us for Board Game Day on April 8 at 4 pm in the Meeting Room. Open to students in grades K-5, this is your chance to challenge friends, try new games, a...

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

Take a break and play! Join us for Board Game Day on April 8 at 4 pm in the Meeting Room. Open to students in grades K-5, this is your chance to challenge friends, try new games, and have fun! See you there!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break - Build It!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Children will put their creativity and engineering skills to work with LEGOs and other fun building materials!This program is for students in grades K-5 only.Materials for this pro...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children will put their creativity and engineering skills to work with LEGOs and other fun building materials!

This program is for students in grades K-5 only.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Youth Special Program: Let's Draw Like a Cartoonist!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Description:

Do you love to read and draw comics? Explore your creativity and imagination in this guided drawing activity celebrating National Library Week. Youth in grades 4-8 will learn ...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Do you love to read and draw comics? Explore your creativity and imagination in this guided drawing activity celebrating National Library Week.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.  You can earn volunteer hours and...

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

Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.  You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place for teens. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration 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

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time: Books & Fairy Tales

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

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

Toddler Time - Staff Favorites

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Bugs

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: I Love the Library

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Staff Favorites

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear 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. Space is limited.Click her...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
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. Space is limited.

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

Toddler Time: Music

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Excel Formulas

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Expand your understanding of Microsoft Excel! Join us for Microsoft Excel Formulas and you will learn how to integrate formulas into excel sheets to perform calculations and manipu...

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Expand your understanding of Microsoft Excel! Join us for Microsoft Excel Formulas and you will learn how to integrate formulas into excel sheets to perform calculations and manipulate cell contents. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Bugs

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

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

Preschool Story Time: I Love the Library

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear 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 Fulshear Branch Library Adult Referen...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
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 Fulshear Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 346-481-6808.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

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

Sienna Art Club: Pine Cone Flowers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Watch as fall becomes spring with pine cone flowers! Learn how to create decorative floral pine cones using acrylic paint and real pine cones. All supplies will be provided.Fu...

Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Watch as fall becomes spring with pine cone flowers! Learn how to create decorative floral pine cones using acrylic paint and real pine cones. 

All supplies will be provided.

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.

Study Lounge

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school. Join us as we turn our meeting room into a study lounge equipped with smooth low vol...

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

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Let's Travel to...the Incan Empire

Wednesday, April 9, 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!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Create Your Animal

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Have you ever seen a Cat-frog? Have fun creating your own animal at the library. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM based craft. Supplies for this...

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

Have you ever seen a Cat-frog? Have fun creating your own animal at the library. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM based craft. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

The Fulshear Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets every month to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the library. Help m...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

The Fulshear Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets every month to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

University Branch Book Club: Trust, by Hernan Diaz

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Trust, by Hernan Diaz. This novel explores the layered truth behind New York's wealthy Rask couple,...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Trust, by Hernan Diaz. This novel explores the layered truth behind New York's wealthy Rask couple, revealing the myths and manipulations surrounding their f