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March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

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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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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

Bowl of sugar scrub

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. 

 

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
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 Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Ref...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 832-471-5908.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Tuesday, March 18, 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.

Financial Literacy Workshop

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for a financial literacy program hosted by local member of the community Karen Feliz! This workshop will cover debt and debt freedom, budgeting, and breaking bad financial ...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Join us for a financial literacy program hosted by local member of the community Karen Feliz! This workshop will cover debt and debt freedom, budgeting, and breaking bad financial habits while establishing good financial habits.

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

High school students are invited to join this advisory council.  Attendees can earn volunteer hours and enhance their college application or resume while helping their communi...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

High school students are invited to join this advisory council.  Attendees can earn volunteer hours and enhance their college application or resume while helping their community.  Registration is not required.

Teen Financial-Literacy Series: Intro to Credit Cards

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Learning to take care of personal finances can be overwhelming, so let the library provide guidance and advice to help understand how to manage money. Over the next several months,...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Learning to take care of personal finances can be overwhelming, so let the library provide guidance and advice to help understand how to manage money.

Business and Financial Professionals Hiring Event

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Network with potential employers, learn about training opportunities, and get help from the Workforce on Wheels team!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Network with potential employers, learn about training opportunities, and get help from the Workforce on Wheels team!

money and calculators

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. 

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.

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.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

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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.

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
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 Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Ref...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Mission Bend Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 832-471-5908.

Hands in a circle

Young Adult Advisory Council

Monday, March 24, 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...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 

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.

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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.

group of teens

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.

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ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.The Mission Bend ESL Conversation Circle takes place every 2nd and 4t...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Creative Connections: Coding Hour

Thursday, March 27, 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. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join. Space is limited to 20 participants. This program is for youth in gra...

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. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited.

3D printer

3D Printing for Beginners

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Interested in learning the basics of 3D printing? In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library. Staff will also show some free...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Interested in learning the basics of 3D printing? In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library. Staff will also show some free websites for finding and creating your own 3D designs.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
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.

LaKayla Walker, local educator and Realtor

The Homebuying Blueprint

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Come learn what it takes to purchase a home in 2025. Learn the process, how to get pre-approved for a home loan, and the step-by-step process of homebuying. Come with questions and...

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

Come learn what it takes to purchase a home in 2025. Learn the process, how to get pre-approved for a home loan, and the step-by-step process of homebuying. Come with questions and get answers!

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