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.

Valentine's Day DIY Chocolate Covered Strawberries

10:00am–11:00am
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit by making your own chocolate covered strawberries at the library!

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adult
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

AARP is assisting patrons with free tax returns on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from February 2 - April 13. This is by appointment only (ranging from 9:30am - 2:30pm).

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–4:00pm
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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Rise & Shine Story Time: Hugs & Kisses

10:30am–11:00am
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. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Saturdays Booked @ UB: Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.  

Valentine's Day Cards

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us to create your very own Valentine's Day cards. Participants will have fun making cards using colorful paper, markers, and tons of stickers!

Creative Connections: Pokemon Felt Patches

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

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to create Pokemon felt badges. Join youth staff to turn ordinary felt material into your favorite Pokemon! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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 that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of Beco

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

Sean Gaskell Music and History of the West African Kora

2:00pm–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Join Sean Gaskell, Performance and educational program of the  West African kora- a 300 year old, 21 string harp.

Self-Care Saturday Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Treat yourself to some sweet self-care by making your own sugar scrub. The concoctions you create in the program are yours to take home. This program is free to attend. 

Battle of the Bots with iCode Sugar Land

2:00pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades, Teens
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays
Description:

Engage in a hands-on robotics workshop using VEX Robotics kits. Participants will build and program robots with Scratch block coding, incorporating sensors for interactivity.

Nifty Needlers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets every second Saturday and third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome.