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Week Calendar

Name: "Poppin" to a Good Book This Winter
Start: 2019-01-01
End: 2019-01-31
Location: First Colony Branch Library

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Time	Mon (12/31)	Tue (1/01)	Wed (1/02)	Thu (1/03)	Fri (1/04)	Sat (1/05)
All Day		Closing Libraries Closed for New Years All Day Branches: System-Wide
		"Poppin" to a Good Book This Winter All Day 1/1 - 1/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Program Type: Exhibit/Displays Description: Celebrate the magic of Mary Poppins at your library Courtesy of First Colony Branch Youth Services
		Art by Robin All Day 1/1 - 1/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Program Type: Exhibit/Displays Description: An exhibit of local artist Robin Holley's artwork, featuring techniques such as acrylic drip and palette knife oil painting
10 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mother Goose Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Preschool Description: Parent/infant activity time recommended for ages 0-12 months. A multi-sensory circle time teaching folk songs, simple sign language, fingerplays and soothing lullabies to parents to help stimulate babies' social, emotional and physical devel		This event is in the "Preschool" group. 10:05 am - Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (First Colony) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. This event is in the "Adult" group. ESL Conversation Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Description: English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required but space is limited, so please come early. For more information, call 281-341-2652 This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Microsoft Word 2010 Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Young Adult, Adult Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial) Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Lean the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word 2010. This class covers inputting text, customizing text appearance, saving and reopening a document, and checking for errors. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Storytime - Hats & Mittens 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts Description: Stories, crafts and a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years old. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Story Time - "Birthday Greetings" 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Bob Lutts Fulshear) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories, crafts, and a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Time 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Albert George) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent and child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1 - 3 years. This event is in the "Adult" group. Adult Computer Class - "What Do I Read Next?: A NoveList Presentation" 10:15am - 11:45am Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description: Learning some of the many searching and browsing features of NoveList Plus, an electronic resource that helps book enthusiasts find that next great read. Registration required; register online or call 281-238-2140 to register. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: 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 "Adult" group. Express Class 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library Room: Conference Room C (Law Library) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice. ... This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler Time - 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts Description: Parent/child activity time for Toddlers recommended for ages 1-3 years. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Computers 101 10:00am - 12:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial) Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Learn the basics of computer use. This event is in the "Preschool" group. 10:15 Toddler Time 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (First Colony) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Story Time 10:15am - 11:15am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Albert George) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories, crafts, and a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. This event is in the "Adult" group. ESL Conversation Circle 10:15am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. 3D Printing Basics 10:15am - 12:15pm Young Adult, Adult Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 18 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. Registration is preferred. Regist This event is in the "Adult" group. Conversation Circle 10:30am - 11:30am Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna) 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 group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. No registration required. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories, crafts and a movie 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. Family Craft Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Come join us for a fun family craft program. There will be crafts to assemble, glue and color. Family program for all ages.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Family Storytime- Hats & Mittens 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Elementary This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial) Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts Description: Stories, crafts and a movie. Recommended for the whole family. This event is in the "Adult" group. Yoga for All Levels 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Albert George) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health/Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: Yoga is a wonderful means of relieving stress, and adding some calm to your life. It is also a wonderful, low-impact, way to get your body moving to work towards a healthier you. Christine Sewell has been practicing yoga for over 5 years. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Story Lab "Winter" 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Sienna) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Description: Join us for Preschool Story Lab! A creative story time that encourages children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). This event is in the "Preschool" group. Rise & Shine Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories and other activities for the whole family. This event is in the "Adult" group. Financial Wellness Workshop: Managing Your Money 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance Description: Investment Advisor Representative Michael Sofia will teach attendees some basic steps to help reach their financial goals. Learn the time value of money. Learn how to get out of debt sooner and how to get tax-deferred savings. 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. Chess Day at Cinco Ranch 10:30am - 2:30pm Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Games Description: Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment. No prior registration is required. This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe lea
11 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group. 11:15 am - Story Time 11:15am - 12:15pm Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (First Colony) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories, crafts and a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Literary Lunch League Book Club - In the Kingdom of Ice 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Conference Room (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Book readers, come be a part of a book club offered at Cinco Ranch. Bring your lunch and join us in a discussion of "In the Kingdom of Ice" written by Hampton Sides.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Computers 101 12:15pm - 1:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Learn the basics of computer use. Practice basic Windows functions and learn how to create and save a document. Sign up online or call 281.633.4639 to register.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch, or do any kind of handcraft? Come share your ideas, show off your work and get another crafter's eye and perspective. Chat and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft.
2 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group. 2:00 pm - Coder Gals 2:00pm - 4:30pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (First Colony) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Computer Classes Description: GIRLS in 3rd to 5th grade ONLY will learn how to code through fun, collaborative, and creative projects – from games and animations to fashion and music. Each 1.5 hour class will build on the lessons from each previous class. Registrat	This event is in the "Elementary" group. 2:00 pm - Coder Gals 2:00pm - 4:30pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Conference Room (First Colony) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Computer Classes Description: GIRLS in 3rd to 5th grade ONLY will learn how to code through fun, collaborative, and creative projects – from games and animations to fashion and music. Each 1.5 hour class will build on the lessons from each previous class. Registrat This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Creative Connection - Glitter & Games Galore! 2:30pm - 3:30pm Elementary, Middle Grades This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades Description: For grades 4-8 only.		This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Creative Connection - S.T.E.A.M. Game Day - Paper Airplanes 2:30pm - 3:30pm Elementary, Middle Grades This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades Description: For grades 4-8 only.
3 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cinco Ranch Homework Hub 3:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Young Adult Description: Need a quiet place to study by yourself or with a group of friends - Come to the Homework Hub. For High School student only.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cinco Ranch Homework Hub 3:00pm - 5:30pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) Age Group: Young Adult Description: Need a quiet place to study by yourself or with a group of friends - Come to the Homework Hub. For High School student only.
4 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group. YA Make It! "Arm Knitting" 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library Room: YA Room (Sienna) Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Discover a cozy new craft at Sienna Branch Library! Attendees will learn how to knit a scarf using their arms as knitting needles. This event is in the "Elementary" group. 4:30 pm - After School Break - Create Your Own Arcade Game 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (First Colony) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Games Description: Create your own online arcade game. For 1st-5th graders only. Bring a friend!
5 pm	Closing Libraries Close at 5pm for New Years 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: System-Wide		This event is in the "Adult" group. Let's Learn Origami! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Room 2C (George Memorial) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for paper folding fun as we learn the art of Japanese origami. This month, we will learn to make a dragon and a swimming swan.	This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Youth Computer Class - Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners 5:30pm - 6:30pm Elementary, Middle Grades Required This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library Room: Computer Lab (Sienna) Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades Program Type: Computer Classes Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Curious about how to create things in this presentation program? Children in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to learn the basics in this introductory class.
6 pm				This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Pajama Night Storytime- Hats & Mittens 6:30pm - 7:30pm Preschool, Elementary This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial) Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts Description: Stories, crafts and a movie. Recommended for the whole family.
7 pm			This event is in the "Preschool" group. Pajama Night Story Time 7:00pm - 8:00pm Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: University Branch Library Room: Meeting Room #1 (University) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Stories and other activities for the whole family.

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