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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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Friends of Sienna Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, April 26, 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!

Rise & Shine Craft Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  ...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for the whole family held in the Small Meeting Room. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here.  It will be held in the Large Meeting Room where Story Time is usual

Poetry Month Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join, First Colony Community Member, Lynne for a poetry workshop. Attendees will have the chance to meet, share poetry and book works, and write poems over different randomized top...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Join, First Colony Community Member, Lynne for a poetry workshop. Attendees will have the chance to meet, share poetry and book works, and write poems over different randomized topics.

The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel book cover

The Skin I'm In Book Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Queen of Sugar Hill: ...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel by ReShonda Tat

Social Media and College Admissions

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

How can teens use social media to their advantage in the college admissions process? Come hear expert tips from Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer. T...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

How can teens use social media to their advantage in the college admissions process? Come hear expert tips from Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer. 

Walking In Verse

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Description:

In collaboration with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries is bringing to you an immersive, interactive experience with poetry! Join us on a stroll around George Memo...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Description:

In collaboration with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries is bringing to you an immersive, interactive experience with poetry!

A gorup of teens sits around a table discussing finances

Smart Money: Financial Literacy for Teens

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Business/Finance
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join Mia George as she shares her passion for financial readiness with other teenagers. Mia is in 11th grade and has developed a beginner's financial-literacy program on how t...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Join Mia George as she shares her passion for financial readiness with other teenagers.

musicians playing instruments

Active Adult Series: FB Brass Band Jazz Appreciation Month

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Fort Bend Brass Quintet. They have over 100 years of combines music experience, so you know you are in for a toe-tapping good time...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Join us to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Fort Bend Brass Quintet. They have over 100 years of combines music experience, so you know you are in for a toe-tapping good time. 

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. Come ea...

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

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Monday, April 28, 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!

Mother Goose

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

book cover of the book "Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn

Booked on Crime: Mystery Book Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This month, we will be discussing Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. This title is available in print, and on Libby, by Overdrive, as and e-book and e-audi...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

This month, we will be discussing Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn.

Hands in a circle

Young Adult Advisory Council

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2B (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Have a say in the types of materials the library buys for young adults! Gain volunteer hours! Help out in community projects! Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Have a say in the types of materials the library buys for young adults! Gain volunteer hours! Help out in community projects! 

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library. 

Pajama Night Story Time: Mother's Day

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

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. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

Pajama Night Story Time: Dance Party

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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 children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welco...

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 children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

Youth Book Club: Picture Book Magic

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for a fun activity as we explore the magical illustrations and stories captured inside of picture books! Youth Book Club is for students in grades 4-8.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for a fun activity as we explore the magical illustrations and stories captured inside of picture books! Youth Book Club is for students in grades 4-8.

Pajama Night Story Time: Travel/Things that Go!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space...

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space is limited!

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Tabletop Society: Really Loud Librarians

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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

Pajama Night Story Time: April Showers

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

The Great Divide

Night Readers Book Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us in a discussion of The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is...

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

Join us in a discussion of The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

Microsoft Excel 2019 Intermediate

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2019?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks! Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2019?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks! Registration is required.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Tuesday, April 29, 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!

Family Story Time: Mother's Day

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

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