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This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Basics: Exploring the Web

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Get comfortable browsing the internet! This class will cover web browsers, effective searching techniques, using bookmarks, and navigating websites safely. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Friends of the Sienna Branch Library Youth Book Sale

10:00am–12:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette. 

 

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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!

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

Family Story Time - Orange

10:15am–10:45am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time - Tools

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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

Family Story Time: Dinosaurs

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time - Fruits & Veggies

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

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program. 

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Jungle

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Fresh Fruits!

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Summer Fun

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Toddler Time: Animals

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. 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 "Infant" group

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:15am
Infant
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

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

Rock Painting

10:30am–12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Take an art break this summer! Using acrylics, smooth river rocks, and imagination create your own unique decorative art piece.

All supplies will be provided.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Consumer's Report

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to use your library card and our databases to access full online articles straight from Consumer Reports! You will leave this class comfortable in how to access the database from your own computer, how to access Consumer Rep

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Jungle

11:15am–12:00pm
Preschool
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time: Summer Fun

11:30am–12:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Come and explore the magical world of bubbles this summer!  Participants will learn about the simple science and the art of bubbles when Shelly McBubbles create giant bubbles, clouds of bubbles, bubble chains, and more! This show will be

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Glow-in-the-Dark Art Night

2:00pm–3:30pm
Young Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Get ready to create neon-colored art that glows in the dark! Use glow-in-the-dark paints to design your masterpiece, then see it come to life in a blacklight room.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Caldecott Spotlight Story Time

3:00pm–3:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Library staff will present a story time featuring books that have won the prestigious Caldecott Medal, which recognizes the illustrator of the year's most distinguished American picture book for children. 

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

Family Program: Joy Goes to Mexico!

3:00pm–3:45pm
Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join author and illustrator Joy Saxton for storytelling with puppets and magic based on her children's book, Joy Goes to Mexico.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Movies, Performances, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to a fun children's magic show! Two sessions, at 3pm & 4pm. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Beaded Lizard Keychain

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun and relaxing craft session where participants will design and make their very own unique keychains using colorful pony beads and a variety of other fun materials. Free snacks will be provided. 

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Caldecott Spotlight Story Time

4:00pm–4:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Library staff will present a story time featuring books that have won the prestigious Caldecott Medal, which recognizes the illustrator of the year's most distinguished American picture book for children. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to a fun children's magic show! Two sessions, at 3pm & 4pm. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Keychain Crafts for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Is your backpack looking a bit bare? Maybe your keys need some new flair? Join us in creating fun keychain designs using Perler beads!

This program is for teens in grades 9 through 12 and will be in the YA Room.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

YA: Bob Ross Painting Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we follow along with a happy, little Bob Ross tutorial!  This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. 

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

Pajama Night Story Time - Fruits & Veggies

6:30pm–7:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Grim Readers Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join the Grim Readers Book Club to discuss Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.  Join fellow mystery lovers and discuss a mystery novel every third Wednesday of the month.  A l

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Pajama Night Story Time: Animals

7:00pm–8:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!