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Name: What's Up This Week? Ep. 8
Start: 2020-09-20
End: 2020-09-20
Location: What's Up This Week? Ep. 8

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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. 8 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. 8	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Microsoft Excel Skills 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: Computer Classes Description: Microsoft Excel Skills is a video series covering a variety of skills, tips, and tricks when using Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel is a Microsoft Office spreadsheet program that allows the user to create documents, flyers, and more.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Mother Goose Time - Multilingual 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 Description: Join us online for this parent/infant activity time recommended for ages 0-12 months.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book Talk - "Destiny of the Republic" 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: DIY Comic Book Block Letter 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: In honor of National Comic Book Day, library staff will be teaching how to make your own block letter with comic book strips.	Closing Libraries closed for Fort Bend County Fair 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. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Family Story Time - Colors & Counting Bilingual Hindi / English Story Time All Day Preschool, Elementary, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" 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: Preschool, Elementary, Adult Program Type: Story Times Description: Join us for a special family story time in Hindi and English featuring stories, songs, and finger-plays.
		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: String Pulling 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: Learn how to make unique artistic pieces with string and paint. First Colony Branch Library staff will demonstrate how to dip string into various colors of paint and use a string-pulling technique to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Plastic Wonders 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: Workshop, Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for a demonstration of how to create simple crafts with shrink plastic. To view this demonstration video, please click here.	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 "Young Adult" group. Virtual: Easy Microwave Meals 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: Health/Wellness Description: Sick of ramen and frozen meals? Learn how to make quick and versatile dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner using a microwave and budget-friendly ingredients.
				Virtual: Huichol Yarn Art - Special Edition Hispanic Heritage Month All Day Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – create colorful yarn art inspired by the Huichol people of Mexico. List of materials will be provided.
				This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Toddler Time - Dance 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: Parent and child activities time for preschool aged children including songs, stories, and finger plays. This program is recommended for children aged 1-3.
10 am		This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. Virtual: Middle Grade Program - Medieval Crafts 10:00am - 10:30am 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 Description: Travel back in time with us as we create a medieval craft using various materials.	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. 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: 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. Fort Bend County History Highlight – Arizona Fleming (1884-1976) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: History/Genealogy Description: This will be a brief highlight Fort Bend County Resident, business woman and civil rights activist, Arizona Fleming. This program will be a pre-recorded video. A link to the video will be added here the day of the scheduled program.			This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Story Time: "Zoo Animals" 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Join us for 13 minutes of songs and stories. This program is a pre-recorded video. Click here to watch the video: http://bit.ly/92420-ST
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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: 44 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Lexis 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: 2 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Explorers of Texas & the Southwest 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Description: Join us for a discussion with Dr. Natalie Garza about the men who explored Texas and the Southwest in the 16th century, including figures such as Cabeza de Vaca  and Hernando de Soto in Texas, Diego de Guzman in Arizona, Fr.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: Young Adult Advisory Council 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: 23 Description: The Sienna Branch Young Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place for teens. &
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7 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. University Branch (Virtual) Podcast Club: Sleep Playlist 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description: Do you enjoy listening to podcasts, but don’t have anyone to discuss them with? Do you like the idea of a book club, but can’t commit to finishing the book each month? Join the University Branch Podcast Club to eng

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