Delay Opening Alert

The George Memorial Library in Richmond and the Library Administration Building will open at 12 pm on Mon, Feb 9, because there will be no water in the buildings. Notary services will also be unavailable during this time.

CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Friends of First Colony Library Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children's, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All available for a great pr

AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the George Memorial Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-341-2605.

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Sunrise Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Preschool Story Lab: Art

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Join us for Preschool Story Lab! This creative story time encourages children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).

Adulting 101: Sewing Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

This workshop will cover basic sewing skills to tackle mending holes, fixing ripped seams, or replacing a button. Participants will get to practice threading needles, simple stitches, and techniques to make quick repairs to fabrics.

Talk Back Book Club

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

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the first Saturday of each month.

Join our discussion of the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Author Talk by C. Anthony “Tony” Sherman: On Being an Author and Artist

1:00pm–2:00pm
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Mr. Sherman, a Missouri City resident, is the author of the new book, The Promise at Koonville: A Fictional Tale of a Promise That Could Not Be Broken, which has an upcoming film adaptation.

Lunar New Year Celebration

1:00pm–3:00pm
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year at George Memorial Library! The Lunar New Year is celebrated across most of Asia and follows the lunar calendar.

House Plants: For Fun, Flavor, Fragrance

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Master Gardener Tricia Bradbury will discuss the different ways you can incorporate house plants into your life for year round enjoyment.

Lunar New Year: Beginner Chinese Calligraphy Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a beginner class on Chinese calligraphy!  Learn how to write classic phrases with ink and brush in Chinese and English with Junrui Garcia from Art Green Island.  Registration required!