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Name: What's Up This Week? Ep. 6
Start: 2020-09-06
End: 2020-09-06
Location: What's Up This Week? Ep. 6

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All Day	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. What's Up This Week? Ep. 6 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event 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: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Description: A weekly dose of history facts and trivia from University Branch Library! View Ep. 6	Closing Libraries closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Virtual Programs, George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Mother Goose Time All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: An online, multi-sensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk - "Baby Teeth" All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lectures Description: In FBCL’s Book Talk series, library staff give a synopsis of a featured book and share their thoughts on it. Hear about books that might not have been on your radar – you may discover a new favorite!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: Calming Glitter Jars All Day Young Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Join us to learn how to make calming glitter jars. We'll be crafting a jar of swirling glittery liquid that can help calm you in times of stress. View this video here	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Author of the Month All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Description: Curious about an old or new author? Check out Author of the Month, bringing you author highlights, suggestions about their titles, and library resources. Books, audiobooks, apps - we've got you covered!	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Virtual: Middle School Program - Create an Erupting Lemon [STEM] All Day Middle Grades Offsite Event This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts Description: Join us virtually and participate at home in creating a colorful erupting lemon while also learning about the chemical processes behind the reaction. Presented by Aryana Suhartono with the Innoverge STEM Initiative.
				This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: DIY Knot Necklace All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event 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: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Sienna staff will demonstrate how to create a fun necklace using only a series of knots.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Story Time - Opposites All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Please join us online for 20 minutes of songs, stories, finger plays, and puppet show for preschool children! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6.
				This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: ESL Phrase of the Day All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Description: Build your English conversation skills by learning a new phrase. This program is a pre-recorded video and can be viewed here.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Transparent Language All Day Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event 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: Virtual Programs Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes Description: Join us for an introduction to the language learning database, Transparent Language, which helps you to learn 100+ different languages at your own pace. Transparent Language also provides customized English (ESL) lessons for a variety of for
10 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. Pro Se Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 7 Description: Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants. This event is in the "Adult" group. Craft & Chat 10:15am - 12:15pm Adult 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: Workshop, Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for Craft & Chat! Bring your projects plus any supplies you will need. And your latest craft if you choose. Come share ideas, get tips, inspirations, and come and learn something new.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Toddler Time - Sheep 10:00am - 10:30am Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Description: Parent/child activity for children 12-36 months of age. This event is in the "Adult" group. ESL Conversation Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 97 Description: Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be delivered prior to the event.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Express Class 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description: Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Conversation Circle 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 45 Description: English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This program meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. This program will be presented via Zoom.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Sugar Land Book Break - "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join in a discussion of Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple. Registration is required. Participants will receive an e-mail containing the link to join the meeting on Zoom. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Novel Expectations Book Club -- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join in a discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. This book club discussion will be presented via Zoom. Registration required. After you have registered, we will send you a Zoom link for the discussion.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: "Call the Midwife" Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description: Join in a lively discussion of "Call the Midwife" by Jennifer Worth. In lieu of a face-to-face meeting, the Mission Bend Book Club will meet via WebEx to discuss September's title.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Lexis Advance Training and CLE 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Continuing Legal Education class on Ethics. Programs are “The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles” and “Advertising and Steps to Avoid Malpractice.” These classes will be taught by a representative from Lexis Nexis. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: YA Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join us virtually to give your opinion on this month's book and hear what your peers think. This month we're reading Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany Jackson.		This event is in the "Adult" group. Attorney Lecture Series - Family Law 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Attorney Scott Broussard will be speaking about Family Law at this Attorney Lecture Series. He will talk about the basics of representing yourself in a Family Law case and where you can find the forms and file the documents.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: Young Adult Advisory Council via WebEx 4:00pm - 4:45pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 22 Description: The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel and Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required Offsite Event 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: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 49 Description: This month, we will be discussing Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow This title is available on Hoopla or in print.

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