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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. 

Event List

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Program Type
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Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Lab: Trees!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Join us for Preschool Story Lab! This is a creative story time to encourage children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Th...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for Preschool Story Lab! This is a creative story time to encourage children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Craft Corner

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Teens seeking a creative haven are welcome to come to this gathering to work on a new arts and crafts project every month. This month, teens will learn how to make beaded dais...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Teens seeking a creative haven are welcome to come to this gathering to work on a new arts and crafts project every month. 

This month, teens will learn how to make beaded daisy flower bracelets.

Registration recommended.

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 "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 "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.

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 "Adult" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

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!

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 11, 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 Social

Friday, April 11, 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 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 #1 (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

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connections - Super Smah Bros Ultimate Tournament

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! Enter the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Materials for this program were made possible by the Fri...

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

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! Enter the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Materials for this program were made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Balloon Smash Art

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Looking for a new way to express your creativity? Come join us for Balloon Smash Art! Patrons will use a balloon and paint to create abstract designs on canvas. This program i...

Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Looking for a new way to express your creativity? Come join us for Balloon Smash Art! Patrons will use a balloon and paint to create abstract designs on canvas.

 

This program is intended for ages 14-18.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Craft Studio: Customize Your Tote Bag

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Express yourself with a one-of-a-kind tote bag! Join us for a freestyle crafting session where you can paint or stencil your own unique design. No step-by-step instructions—just cr...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Express yourself with a one-of-a-kind tote bag! Join us for a freestyle crafting session where you can paint or stencil your own unique design.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connections: How Wimpy Are You?

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hooks and Yarn Craft Group

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nifty Needlers

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets the third Tuesday of each mon...

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

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets the third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA: Blackout Poetry

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month with us! Create black-out poems using markers and recycled book pages.  Registration recommended; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month with us! Create black-out poems using markers and recycled book pages.  

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

Family Story Time: Bunnies

Wednesday, April 16, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Art in the Afternoon: Yarn Painting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Attendees will learn all about Yarn Painting. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This program is recommended for children in grades K-5. Materials are provi...

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

Attendees will learn all about Yarn Painting. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.