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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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Ongoing Events

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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 "Adult" group.

Family Story Time: Underwater Adventures

Thursday, April 24, 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.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, April 24, 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.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, April 24, 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.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Around the House

Thursday, April 24, 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: In My Garden

Thursday, April 24, 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
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 "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Flowers & Showers

Thursday, April 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafty Stitches

Thursday, April 24, 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.

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

Tabletop Society: Really Loud Librarians

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.&nb...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great way to try out new games for free.&nbsp

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

Building Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more....

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

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more. This program will be come and go.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Book-Page Roses

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Come and join us in creating lovely roses made out of recycled books! Perfect for spring and creating long-lasting plant life!This program is for teens in grades 9 through 12 and w...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come and join us in creating lovely roses made out of recycled books! Perfect for spring and creating long-lasting plant life!

This program is for teens in grades 9 through 12 and will be in the YA Room.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Early Financial Literacy Series: Insurance Basics

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Participants will get an overview of insurance types -- including health, auto, and renters’ – and why they are an important part of financial planning.  This program is ...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Participants will get an overview of insurance types -- including health, auto, and renters’ – and why they are an important part of financial planning.  This program is for students in grades 9 through 12 and sponsored by the Friends of

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