CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will RE-OPEN on Monday, March 9. 

Cinco Ranch Branch patrons with hold items available for pickup on or before March 6, 2026, currently being held at the Fulshear Branch Library, should visit the Fulshear Branch to pick up those items. If another location is more convenient, please contact the Fulshear Branch Library to have your items rerouted to your preferred pickup location.

 
Any hold requests filled after March 6 will be held at the Cinco Ranch Branch and will be available during its open hours. The pickup location will be indicated on your hold notification.

 

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

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

Buffalo Soldiers

10:00am–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Texas Parks and Wildlife invites you to learn about the 19th century both free and enslaved African-American soldiers that served the United States Army. 

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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Bilingual Story Time

10:15am–11:15am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

*Ticketed Program

Hammered-Flower Prints

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate spring with a hammered-flower print! Learn how to transfer the natural dyes from fresh flowers to fabric to create a unique floral print. 

Hand Coloring Photographs

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join local artist Jerry Poscovsky for a workshop where he teaches a technique for coloring over photographs with high quality pastels.  

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult
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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.

Lunar New Year Market

11:00am–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Are you clever enough to solve the riddles at the Lantern Riddle table? If you are, you’ll win a prize! Visit the Chinese calligraphy table to watch the masters at work and get “Happy New Year," “Blessing,” or “Good Fortune” written in Chinese!

Lunar New Year: Lucky Bites

11:30am–12:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Begin the new year with good food that brings luck and good fortune! Partake in traditional celebratory foods served for Lunar New Year! We’ll be talking about the symbolism behind each food and serving samples.

Lunar New Year: Traditional Chinese Musical Performance

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The North America Youth Chinese Orchestra will perform traditional Chinese music on classical stringed instruments.

Lunar New Year: Tai Chi Demonstration

1:30pm–2:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The USA Tai Chi Academy will bring their best students to showcase the health benefits of tai chi as the beauty of the martial art. Start the year off with a new way to exercise and find Zen through mindfulness!

Anime and Ramen Hour

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: Movies
Description:

Join us to enjoy some anime and ramen! No registration required. This program is intended for ages 14-18.  

Materials for this program are provided with the generous support of the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

Authors Spotlight: Weston Breaux and DeAndrae Hinton

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Weston Breaux: Growing up as a middle child often means learning to live in between — between attention and invisibility, independence and belonging. 

Creative Connection: Game Day

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Lunar New Year: Raffle

2:45pm–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Make sure you get a raffle ticket at the Lantern Riddles table to participate! Win a special Lunar New Year prize to take home. Must be present to win.

Lunar New Year: Tradition of Lion Dance Explained

3:00pm–3:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn more about the ceremonial lion dance that appears at every Lunar New Year celebration! Get a chance to get up close and personal with the “lions,” take photos with the dancers, and learn how they bring the lions to life!

Lunar New Year: Lion Dance

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us for the ceremonial lion dance to ring in the Year of the Horse! Lion dances are colorful, energetic, and acrobatic, accompanied by powerful drums.