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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
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Program Type
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Ongoing Events

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

Family Story Time: Pizza

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

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.

Adult Craft: I-Cord Keychain

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: 0
Description:

Interested in making a unique, handmade keychain? Learn how to use a loom to knit an I-Cord, then use wire and a pattern template to turn it into a keychain. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Let's Travel to...the Kingdom of Hawaii

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: 3D Paper Bugs

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:

A flapping butterfly or a 3D beetle? Come learn how to make a paper bug. Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this STEAM-based craft. Space is limited!

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

Family Story Time: Pizza

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafty Stitches

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

Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crochet or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.” Please bring your own project and materials.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Building Club

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

Come join us every 4th Thursday of each month for Building Club!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Building Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Building blocks, LEGOs, and more are available to let your imagination run wild! Building Club will meet once a month for grades K-5 only. Registration is not required, but space is limited. 

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

Creative Connections: Coding Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Practice basic coding skills by completing challenges in Scratch. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited.

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 & A Movie: Chicago

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 & A Movie is always on the last Friday of the month.  Bring whatever project you’re working on, and enjoy a movie while you craft.  Craft Squad is an adult crafting club for adults and teens.  We ask that you do not

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Wool Yarn Dyeing for Beginners

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: 5
Description:

Looking to get more creative with your knitting or crochet? Want to dive into a messy new craft? Join us for a demonstration of beginner-friendly, food safe dyeing to give you new custom colors for your yarn!

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.

Family Story Time: Farm

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Straw Weaving Bracelets

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Mamie George Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

This month we will learn a fun and easy weaving technique that uses drinking straws to make bracelets! All materials will be provided.  
 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Build and Create Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come build with the library! We'll have LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes, and other building blocks and tools. There are monthly challenges, or you can build whatever you can imagine! This program is recommended for grades K-5.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Finger Painting Fun

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Building Club

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:

Using LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes and more. There are monthly challenges, or you may build whatever you can imagine! Space is limited.

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

Family Story Time: Farm

10:15am - 10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: STEM Lab- Science Stations

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:

Children in grade 1-5 are invited to explore the science of Electricity and Force & Motion. This program will feature step-by-step experiments, from testing for conductors to creating a simple switched circuit.

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

Creative Connections: DIY Bookends

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Is your bookshelf needing some extra decoration? Do you have books that need some help standing up? Join us to DIY your very own bookends.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Creative Crew

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

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

Graphic Novel Round Table

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, Book Clubs, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Participants will discuss what graphic novels they are reading, as well as talking about new and upcoming graphic novels.

This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Squad: Miniature Bookshelves

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Create a miniature bookshelf and custom books to shelve, to display in your home or office. Use it to track your yearly reading or to display your favorite titles.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.