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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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Cinco Craft Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  These meetings are drop-in events where those ...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  These meetings are drop-in events where those attending bring their projects and their own crafting supplies.&nbs

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AARP Tax Preparation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns. Appointments can be made for Tuesdays and Saturdays by calling 281-238-2950, online by clicking ...

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

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

After School Break: Time to Paint

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Join us on Tuesday, March 25, at 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm in the Meeting Room for a fun-filled painting session designed for students in grades K-5. Explore your creativity with finger p...

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

Join us on Tuesday, March 25, at 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm in the Meeting Room for a fun-filled painting session designed for students in grades K-5.

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

The Missouri City Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets the fourth Tuesday of the month to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Description:

The Missouri City Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets the fourth Tuesday of the month to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs for the branch.

After-School Break: Springtime Flowerpots

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Participants will paint and decorate their own flowerpots with bright colors, spring-themed stickers, yarn, buttons and a special finishing of decoupage. Create a one-of-a-king mas...

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

Participants will paint and decorate their own flowerpots with bright colors, spring-themed stickers, yarn, buttons and a special finishing of decoupage. Create a one-of-a-king masterpiece!

Middle Grade Advisory Council

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Description:

Tweens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in First Colony Branch Library's Middle Grade Advisory Council, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activi...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Tweens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in First Colony Branch Library's Middle Grade Advisory Council, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that woul

Pajama Night Story Time - Dinosaurs

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the en...

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 in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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YA Crochet and Craft Circle

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project? High school students are invited to bring their projec...

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

Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project?

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Wednesday, March 26, 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 - Dinosaurs

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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
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.

Family Story Time - Pigs

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Family Story Time: Pizza

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Toddler Time - Music

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Toddler Time Story Time: Sweet Treats

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Toddler Time: Construction!

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Toddler Time: Elephants

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Toddler Time: Dogs

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Mother Goose

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant
Description:

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

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

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

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Computer Class: Power Point 101

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us as we go over the basics of using Power Point! We will learn how to create a slide show, add text, images and animations to slides, as well as how to apply themes to your p...

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join us as we go over the basics of using Power Point! We will learn how to create a slide show, add text, images and animations to slides, as well as how to apply themes to your presentation

Adult Craft: I-Cord Keychain

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Interested in making a unique, handmade keychain? Learn how to use a loom to knit an I-Cord, then use wire and a pattern template to turn it into a keychain. All supplies will...

Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Interested in making a unique, handmade keychain? Learn how to use a loom to knit an I-Cord, then use wire and a pattern template to turn it into a keychain. 

Computer Class

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one training session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader qu...

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one training session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions.

Preschool Story Time: Sweet Treats

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Family Story Time - Dinosaurs

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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
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.

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