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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
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Program Type
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Ongoing Events

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

Friday, March 14, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connections: Escape Room

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Put your thinking skills to the test to see if you can Escape the Library.For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited; class is limited to first 20 participants.

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

Put your thinking skills to the test to see if you can Escape the Library.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited; class is limited to first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Special Youth Program: Family Fun Challenge

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Can your family complete this STEAM challenge? Work together to build a bridge using a variety of materials, then test how much weight your bridge can hold! This program is recomme...

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

Can your family complete this STEAM challenge? Work together to build a bridge using a variety of materials, then test how much weight your bridge can hold! This program is recommended for parents and children in grades K-5.

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, March 14, 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...

Cancelled
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 "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.

Special Youth Program: Spring Craft Carnival

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Celebrate the end of Spring Break by creating fun, spring-themed crafts at this come-and-go craft carnival! This program is for all ages, and space is limited. Materials are p...

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

Celebrate the end of Spring Break by creating fun, spring-themed crafts at this come-and-go craft carnival! This program is for all ages, and space is limited. 

Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cross-Stitch Basics

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Everything old is new again! Come learn the basics of this age-old hobby, including what supplies you’ll need, the basics of starting a project, and all the stitches you’ll need, a...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Everything old is new again! Come learn the basics of this age-old hobby, including what supplies you’ll need, the basics of starting a project, and all the stitches you’ll need, and create a small project to take home!

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

Creative Connection: Hoops & Books

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading. Kiddos wil...

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

Join us for "Hoops & Books: March Madness Middle Grade Challenge" at the library! This exciting program combines the thrill of basketball with a passion for reading.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA: Self-Care Workshop

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Treat yourself to some sweet self-care by making your own sugar scrub. The concoctions you create in the program are yours to take home. This program is free to attend. This progra...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Treat yourself to some sweet self-care by making your own sugar scrub. The concoctions you create in the program are yours to take home. This program is free to attend. This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. 

 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Anime Community Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills.This month, we invite teens to come cr...

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 who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nifty Needlers

Tuesday, March 18, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time: Gardening & Flowers

Wednesday, March 19, 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 - Animal Eyesight & Kaleidoscopes

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Join us for a fun program to explore new topics and learn new skills on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Arts, crafts, and activities for grades 1-5.  T...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun program to explore new topics and learn new skills on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Arts, crafts, and activities for grades 1-5.  

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

Art in the Afternoon: Kandinsky for Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Learn all about Wassily Kandinsky and his "color study". We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This program is recommended for children in grades K-5. Space is limi...

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

Learn all about Wassily Kandinsky and his "color study". We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This program is recommended for children in grades K-5. Space is limited!

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 "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 "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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Active Adult Series: Amigurumi Crochet Octopus

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Come and learn all about amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn toys. In this class you will learn some basic crochet stitches and how to read a pattern to make a s...

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Come and learn all about amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn toys. In this class you will learn some basic crochet stitches and how to read a pattern to make a small octopus. Supplies will be provided.

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

Craft Circle

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Whether you are a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, join us for a fun afternoon of learning and skill sharing with other artists and crafters. Please bring a project yo...

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

Whether you are a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, join us for a fun afternoon of learning and skill sharing with other artists and crafters. Please bring a project you are working on to share with the group.

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, March 21, 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 "Adult" group.

Intro to Crochet

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Have you been meaning to learn how to crochet, but online videos don’t quite cut it? This class will provide you with materials, teach you necessary terms, and provide instruction ...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Have you been meaning to learn how to crochet, but online videos don’t quite cut it? This class will provide you with materials, teach you necessary terms, and provide instruction on how to create basic crochet stitches.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Saturday, March 22, 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.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Middle School S.T.E.M. - Science of Star Wars

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades
Description:

For grades 6-8 only. Join us each month to explore S.T.E.M. concepts for those in middle school.This month, learn about the science behind the Star Wars films.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

For grades 6-8 only. Join us each month to explore S.T.E.M. concepts for those in middle school.

This month, learn about the science behind the Star Wars films.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make Your Own Healthier Turtle Bites

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Indulge without the guilt! Join us to create your own healthier Turtle bites with just three simple ingreditents. Fun, easy, and delicious!This program is sponsored by the Friends ...

Library Branch: The Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Indulge without the guilt! Join us to create your own healthier Turtle bites with just three simple ingreditents. Fun, easy, and delicious!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library.

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

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