Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, June 27, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

UPDATE: Apr 28, 2025

We are experiencing network disruptions affecting our catalog and Internet. The County IT department is actively working to resolve the issue. Click here for the latest update. We appreciate your patience!

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

Event List

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This event is in the "Adult" group

The Butler Did It Mystery Book Club - "The Plot" by Jean Korelitz

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for our mystery book club where we will discuss the book The Plot written by Jean Korelitz.  You may request this month's selection at the circulation desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Library.  Registration is not required.&nb

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for our mystery book club where we will discuss the book The Plot written by Jean Korelitz.  You may request this month's selection at the circulation desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Library.  Registration is not required.&nb

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

Creative Connections: Henna

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

***For Grades 4-8 Only***

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Registration Required
Description:

***For Grades 4-8 Only***

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Spy Camp

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Are you ready to be a spy? Create your spy name and join us as we navigate a laser maze, crack codes, and become super secret spies. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Are you ready to be a spy? Create your spy name and join us as we navigate a laser maze, crack codes, and become super secret spies. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

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

Family Program - Texas Master Naturalist Presents: Bugs

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

In the heat of summer, bugs are everywhere! Texas Master Naturalist is back to teach us about bugs and insects as well as helping us create our own insect rubbings. This is a family program for all ages.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

In the heat of summer, bugs are everywhere! Texas Master Naturalist is back to teach us about bugs and insects as well as helping us create our own insect rubbings. This is a family program for all ages.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Paint & Plant for Teens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Paint a terracotta pot, then plant something in it!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  For students in grades 9-12.  Material are limited, and registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Paint a terracotta pot, then plant something in it!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  For students in grades 9-12.  Material are limited, and registration is required.

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

Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel and Anime Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, join us for Sienna Subtext! An anime and graphic novel book club that meets on the second Thursday of each month in Conference Room 2A!

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, join us for Sienna Subtext! An anime and graphic novel book club that meets on the second Thursday of each month in Conference Room 2A!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Python Basics for Teens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join us for Python Basics for Teens! This class is meant for teens who have little or no experience with coding and want to understand the basic building blocks of Python programming. Registration is required.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for Python Basics for Teens! This class is meant for teens who have little or no experience with coding and want to understand the basic building blocks of Python programming. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Junk Journaling

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adult

Creativity meets sustainability in this playful, hands-on class. Participants will transform everyday scraps—like paper bits, ticket stubs, and other found materials—into unique, expressive journals.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Description:

Creativity meets sustainability in this playful, hands-on class. Participants will transform everyday scraps—like paper bits, ticket stubs, and other found materials—into unique, expressive journals.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Silly

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Night

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us every week for Adult Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every week for Adult Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Computers

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of computer use. Newcomers to computers can also learn and improve mouse and typing skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of computer use. Newcomers to computers can also learn and improve mouse and typing skills.

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

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

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!

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: Introduction to Ancestry.com

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy

We will introduce you to the Ancestry.com online database and cover how to effectively search and evaluate the results. We will also cover some of the other services Ancestry.com offers. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

We will introduce you to the Ancestry.com online database and cover how to effectively search and evaluate the results. We will also cover some of the other services Ancestry.com offers. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

YA Mandala Rock Painting

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join us in decorating rocks with acrylic paint. The artwork you create in this program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend. 

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 in decorating rocks with acrylic paint. The artwork you create in this program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Tween Cartoons

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited for an afternoon of cartoons! Snacks will be provided.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited for an afternoon of cartoons! Snacks will be provided.

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

Family Movie: The Wild Robot

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie!

 

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie!

 

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mix & Make

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your favorite craft and enjoy a relaxed social hour with fellow makers! Share tips, get inspired, and work on your projects in a welcoming space.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your favorite craft and enjoy a relaxed social hour with fellow makers! Share tips, get inspired, and work on your projects in a welcoming space.

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

Summer Blockbuster Bash - Presenting "Big Hero 6"

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Beat the heat, and spend time together at the library with a movie & craft! This week we will be showing the film "Big Hero 6!" We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Beat the heat, and spend time together at the library with a movie & craft! This week we will be showing the film "Big Hero 6!" We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

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

College Fair

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you searching to find the perfect college or trade school? Meet and discuss with representatives from local and nearby universities and colleges.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Are you searching to find the perfect college or trade school? Meet and discuss with representatives from local and nearby universities and colleges.

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

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

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!

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!