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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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

Creative Connections: 3D Print a Keychain

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Children in grades 4-8 are invited to learn about 3D Printing at the library.  We will be designing keychains on Tinkercad that can be picked up from the Youth Department in the following week.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Game Day: Ticket to Ride

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Play Ticket to Ride, a game of building railroads across North America, on a quest to connect cities and complete tickets. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the University Branch 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: Silly Stories

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: Weather!

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 "Adult" group.

Night Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us in a discussion of An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computers 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of computer use in this introductory course. This class covers essential skills for anyone new to the world of computers. 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 "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: Silly Stories

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.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

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 "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Weather!

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 "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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

Toddler Time: Animals

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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Watercolor Wonders

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to express yourself through painting! This monthly class is perfect for beginners, or those who have some experience in watercolors, and are eager to learn more.

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

Preschool Story Time: Weather!

11:15am - 12:00pm
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, 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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
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 conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required

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

Introduction to Google Photos

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Want to ensure that all your memories are backed up? Join us and learn how to use the cloud-based storage application from Google.

This class is for adults and teens, 14 years and older will be and will be in the Computer Lab.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax Preparation

3:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "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.

Building Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us for Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card! Building Club is for families with children of all ages.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Video Game Night

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

Come and go as you please to play video games on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! This program meets the first Tuesday of the month in the YA Room.

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

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.