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.

FAFSA 101: Unlocking College Financial Aid

10:00am–11:30am
Teens
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Does navigating financial aid have you stumped? Come hear expert tips from Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer, before the priority deadline closes on February 15!

 

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!

Rise & Shine Story Time: Dragons & Unicorns

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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.

Family-History Research: Free Genealogy Resources 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 among others.

Youth Special Program: Yoga Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Health/Wellness
Description:

Join us for a morning mindfulness meditation! This special story time will focus on deep breathing and gentle stretches to help young ones find calm and inner peace. 

Creative Connections: Trivia Challenge

11:00am–12:00pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you know everything about everything? Show off your general knowledge at this "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" style trivia program. Join us as we battle through a series of trivia rounds to find the smartiest of them all!

Talk Back Book Club (New Date)

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:

Talk Back is a book club -- covering a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike -- that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu, 

Special Family Event: Day of Engineering

11:00am–2:00pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn the concepts of engineering with engaging hands-on challenges and projects!  We will build binary coding bracelets, perform sink-or-float tests, examine circuit cards, and more!  For children in grades K-5.

K-Pop Trivia

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Description:

Are you a huge K-pop stan, a sorta-kinda-fan, or new to K-pop altogether? Join us at First Colony for K-pop trivia to test your knowledge, learn a little more about your favorite groups, and meet some like-minded stans!

Popcorn and a Movie: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), PG-13

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Come watch this rollicking adventure based on the popular RPG game! Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez star as thieves on the hunt for a priceless relic. Of course, things don’t go exactly as planned!