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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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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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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

Thursday, March 20, 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!

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

Family Story Time - Spring

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
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: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time - Springtime

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch 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 30-minute activity takes place at the library. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school ...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time: Gardening & Flowers

Thursday, March 20, 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Family Story Time: In the Garden

Thursday, March 20, 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, March 20, 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, March 20, 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: It's Spring

Thursday, March 20, 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: Hello Spring!

Thursday, March 20, 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.

Story Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Green

Thursday, March 20, 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.

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch 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. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Confer...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

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

Family Story Time - Springtime

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch 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 30-minute activity takes place at the library. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school ...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Break Book Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Please join us for a discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.  

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Please join us for a discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to join us to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to join us to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Refer...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
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: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Minute-to-Win-It

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Join us to complete in a series of 60-second challenges for the chance to win prizes! This program is for children in grades 1-5. This program is made possible by the Friends of th...

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

Join us to complete in a series of 60-second challenges for the chance to win prizes! This program is for children in grades 1-5. This program is made possible by the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Pokémon Trivia for Young Adults

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Gotta catch ‘em all! Have you watched all the episodes? Played all the games? Know all of the Pokémon? Team up and prove your knowledge or play solo and see how many points you can...

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

Gotta catch ‘em all! Have you watched all the episodes? Played all the games? Know all of the Pokémon? Team up and prove your knowledge or play solo and see how many points you can collect!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Financial Literacy Series: Introduction to Credit Cards

Thursday, March 20, 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 learn various financial skills including budgeting, goal setting, credit card and debit card management, and scam prevention.  This program is for students i...

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

Participants will learn various financial skills including budgeting, goal setting, credit card and debit card management, and scam prevention.  This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. 

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Gardening & Flowers

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pajama Night Story Time

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of t...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Creative Connections: Board Game Night

Thursday, March 20, 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:

Play featured board games and compete for victory. The theme this week is "player vs player", featuring games such as Battleship, Boop, Checkers, Chess, and so much more. Materials...

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

Play featured board games and compete for victory. The theme this week is "player vs player", featuring games such as Battleship, Boop, Checkers, Chess, and so much more. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Library.