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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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AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am - 2:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Description:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income.

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.

Rise & Shine Story Time: Green

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Family-History Research: Finding Death Records

10:30am - 11:30am
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Learn how to use various databases to discover your ancestor's death date, burial & probate records.  Also, information on how to obtain obituaries, pension records & death certificates will be discussed

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Crochet

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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 "Adult" group.

The Skin I'm In Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel by

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
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.

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

Meditation for Beginners

11:30am - 1:00pm
Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Join Paami Menon from the Isha Yoga Foundation for beginner meditation.  During this session you will learn about meditation practices from Sadhguru, a world-renowned authority on yoga.

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 "Young Adult" group.

Sci-Fi Movie Screening

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for a sci-fi movie screening! The movie will be determined by the votes of the attendees. Pizza and drinks will be provided. This program is intended for ages 14-18.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am - 2:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Description:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income.

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 "Infant" group.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

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.

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 "Adult" group.

Booked on Crime Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

This month, we will be discussing City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration 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. 

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 "Adult" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: I Know My Opposites

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Elephants

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Youth Book Club: Game Based Novels

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Middle Grades
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for a fun activity and discussion about board game and video game inspired fiction! Youth Book Club is for students in grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Construction!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space is limited!

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

Tech Help Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Need help with email, Internet, e-readers, or other technology? Bring your questions to our Tech-Help hour for one-on-one assistance from our tech-savvy library staff. Bring your personal device or use one of the library’s computers.

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

Tabletop Society: Anomia

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great way to try out new games for free.&nbsp