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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. 

Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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Spring Craft Drop-In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Description:

Join us for an hour of crafting fun! We will have a variety of spring-themed crafts available for completion in the library or to take and complete in the comfort of your home.

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

Creative Connection: Hoops & Books

11:30am - 12:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Mission Bend Branch Library
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Registration 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 "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

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

MS Excel 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2016. Excel, a commercial spreadsheet program, features calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time - Colors

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  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.

Toddler Time - Colors

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

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

Pajama Night Story Time - Colors

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
Mission Bend Branch Library
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 "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration 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 "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time - Music

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  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.

Toddler Time - Music

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
Mission Bend Branch Library
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 "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Building Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Building blocks, LEGOs, and more are available to let your imagination run wild! Building Club will meet once a month for grades K-5 only. Registration is not required, but space is limited. 

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

3D Printing for Beginners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time - Get Silly

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  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.

Toddler Time - Get Silly

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.

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

Pajama Night Story Time - Get Silly

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.
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.

Friends of Mission Bend Branch Library Spring Fling Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of the Mission Bend Branch Library for their Spring Fling Book Sale and discover adult and children’s books, DVDs, and more -- all at prices that are hard to beat!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
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.