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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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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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

Toddler Time Story Time: It's Spring

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Hello Spring!

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
First Colony Branch Library
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Green

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
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 will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

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

Family Story Time - Springtime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Break Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Please join us for a discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to join us to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
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 Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writer's Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Minute-to-Win-It

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
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 "Young Adult" group.

Pokémon Trivia for Young Adults

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Gotta catch ‘em all! Have you watched all the episodes? Played all the games? Know all of the Pokémon? Team up and prove your knowledge or play solo and see how many points you can collect!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Financial Literacy Series: Introduction to Credit Cards

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
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. 

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration 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.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Gardening & Flowers

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Pajama Night Story Time

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Creative Connections: Board Game Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
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.

Gaining Financial Literacy with Weiss Financial Ratings

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: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Discover Fort Bend County Libraries’ newest financial database, Weiss Financial Ratings Online.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Anime Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Young Adult Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

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 "Adult" group.

Senior Series: Reverse Mortgages

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:

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Active Adult Series: Amigurumi Crochet Octopus

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
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

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