UPDATE: August 13, 2025

Our Network and Online Catalog will return on Tuesday, September 2. Read our latest update. We appreciate your patience!

Until then:

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  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

During this come-and-go activity time, a variety of board games, jigsaw puzzles, and more will be available for children of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Family-History Research: Genealogy Online

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

An introduction to some of the free online resources that are available to the genealogical researcher.  There will also be a demonstration of databases such as FamilySearch.org, Find-a-Grave, HeritageQuest, Chronicling America, among others.

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

11:00am–2:00pm
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

Scratch-Programming Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Middle Grades, Young Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Youth and teens in grades 4 - 12 are invited to develop their coding skills. The 6-week workshop will allow the youth to grasp the concept of game development and design.

Week 1: Introduction to Scratch program and coding basics

Adventure Begins at the Movies: Presenting "Twister"

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Drop in for a viewing of Twister (1996).

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us for Mario Kart! Race against your friends and see if you are skilled enough to win the trophy. No registration required.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sugar Land Branch Library.

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