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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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

Readers Lounge & Library Appreciation Celebration

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

Celebrate Library Appreciation Week with the Reading Lounge! Our Multipurpose Room will be a quiet, cozy space where we’ll provide snacks, laid-back music, gentle lighting, floor space, tables, and chairs for you to get a comfy reading spot.

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: The Truth About Aging in the Right Place

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.

Bitcoin in Plain English: Should You Invest?

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Join Kathy Vu, First Colony Community Member, for an informational session on Bitcoin. During this session Kathy will cover the following topics:

1. What is Bitcoin? – A decentralized digital currency.

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Turkish Chat Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Join Sencan Arikan, local teacher, for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Turkish.

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: Music

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Learn how to compost with your home garden from a Fort Bend County Master Gardeners presenter! No registration is required.

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

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents "Orchestra Games"

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Investigate the magic of the symphony orchestra with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra at their annual children’s concert!

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

Chess Community Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connections - Super Smah Bros Ultimate Tournament

11:00am - 12:00pm
Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! Enter the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Materials for this program were made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Talk Back Book Club

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

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of With The Fire On High by Elizab

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 "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.

D.E.A.R. Day Reading Lounge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Celebrate Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) Day!  This national celebration is a day to make reading a priority and enjoy books together.  From 1-3 pm, visit our reading lounge for a chance to relax with a good book, enjoy light refres

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Reading Journal Workshop for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Do you enjoy reading, but can't keep track of all the books you've read or want to read? Come learn creative and fun ways to journal about your reading experiences! 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Balloon Smash Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Looking for a new way to express your creativity? Come join us for Balloon Smash Art! Patrons will use a balloon and paint to create abstract designs on canvas.

 

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.