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AARP Tax Assistance

10:00am–2:00pm
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Rise & Shine Story Time: Baby Animals

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Family-History Research: Using the FamilySearch.org online database

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

This beginner class will cover how to use the free FamilySearch.org online database effectively.  

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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Program Type: Performances
Description:

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “Behold the Bold Unbrellaphant!”  They’ll do an investigation into how the orchestra evokes different types of emotions and plays in a variety of styles.  Then they’ll show how it all comes toget

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Skin I'm In Book Club

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

The Skin I’m in Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to discuss books featuring authors of color.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Butterfly Gardening for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Description:

Are you interested in having a garden that attracts butterflies? Join us as Fort Bend County Master Gardener Mary Parkhouse discusses plants and gardening tips specific to butterfly gardening.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Embroidery 101

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn basic embroidery stitches! Registration required; please register online, in-person, or by calling 281-238-2817. Registration opens March 9, 2024. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Cowabunga!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Impressionism

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Sheba Akhtar, author and professor of art and architecture, will present a visually captivating presentation on Impressionism.  :