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Upcoming Events

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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

10:00am - 8:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 "Young Adult" group.

The Princess Bride Interactive PG, (98 minutes)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games
Description:

Join us for an interactive screening of a beloved fantasy adventure film filled with epic sword fights, daring rescues, and unforgettable characters!

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.

Sewa International & Americorp Disaster Preparedness Presentation

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Word 2021 Intermediate

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Word 2021?  Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 "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.

Sewa International & Americorp Disaster Preparedness Presentation

10:30am - 12:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Description:

In collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries, SEWA International  - Houston Americorp and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services present: Disaster Preparedness.  Join us for a two-part workshop covering disaster preparedness, one

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Color Our World: Journey Through Global Art Forms

11:00am - 2:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

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.

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join us for a special event to kick off the start of the Summer Reading Challenge! Pick up a scavenger hunt and explore stations throughout the library to make crafts, play games, get a bookmark, research your birthday, and more!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Creative Crew

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

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

Craft Squad: 3D Flower Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Create a painting with acrylic paint and 3D flowers made from recycled book pages.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Color Our World: Journey Through Global Art Forms

11:00am - 2:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of How to Solve Your Own Murder, by Kristen Perrin. This is a darkly humorous and inventive novel where a woman, who finds herself unexpectedly dead, embarks on

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Watercolor Doodle Bookmarks for Teens

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create bookmarks using watercolors and markers.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  Supplies are limited.  For students in grades 9-12. 

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

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
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 "Young Adult" group.

Color Our World: Journey Through Global Art Forms

11:00am - 2:00pm
Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Learn how to keep your brain and body healthy as you age and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Presented by volunteers from the Alzheimer's Association.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

University Branch Culinary Club: Jalapeño Heatwave

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

Libraries closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Series: The Truth About Home Care

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Senior Series is a series of conversations with local experts focused on the unique and complex housing related issues facing mature homeowners and their families.  This month’s topic is The Truth About Home Care.  

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

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
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 "Young Adult" group.

Color Our World: Journey Through Global Art Forms

11:00am - 2:00pm
Young Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

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.

Homemade Ice-Cream Competition

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Calling all ice cream lovers!  Put your ice cream making skills to the test and enter our 2nd Annual Homemade Ice Cream Competition!  Prizes will be awarded by official staff judges, but members of the public will get to sampl