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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Plastic Bottle Bird Feeders

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly craft session where we will create homemade bird feeders using plastic bottles, spoons, twine, and birdseed!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

MG Advisory Council

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Tweens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in First Colony Branch Library's Middle Grade Advisory Council, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that woul

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Pompom Bees

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us to create an adorable bumblebee out of yarn. This little bee will be the perfect friend for your spring garden. Participants in this class will learn how to make a pompom out of yarn.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Crochet and Craft Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

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 - 5:00pm
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

10:15am - 10:30am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

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

Toddler Time - Ducks in the Park

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.

Toddler Time Story Time: Around the House

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: Gardening/Earth Day!

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: In My Garden

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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

10:30am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

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

Toddler Time: Flowers & Showers

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
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 will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Blackout Poetry

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Celebrate Poetry Month by upcycling old books by creating your own poem utilizing markers and colored pencils!

All supplies will be provided.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time: Around the House

11:15am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Preschool Story Time: In My Garden

11:30am - 12:15pm
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 preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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 "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Let's Travel to...the Space Race

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in activities, crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Make Your Own Maze

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Let's learn how to make a fun maze, using recycled materials. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM based craft. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to 3D Printing

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Come and discover all the different kinds of items that are available to print on a 3D printer and create your own items to print.  Please bring a flash drive with you to download your print jobs. 

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.

Pajama Night Story Time: Flowers & Showers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! 

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

Family Story Time Unplugged: Weather

10:15am - 10:30am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule.

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.

Family Story Time: Underwater Adventures

10:15am - 10:45am
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 with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.