Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Saturday, June 28, because of HVAC issues in the building.

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!

  • What's available: books, ebooks, WiFi, most online resources.; click here for OverDrive/Libby & hoopla instructions.
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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

How to Draw Cartoon Characters

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to learn the steps to drawing cartoon characters!

Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us to learn the steps to drawing cartoon characters!

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

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Cricut for Teens

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

***For teens in grades 9-12***

Want to learn a new way to craft? Come learn how to use the Cricut, an electronic cutting machine that can cut all sorts of designs from materials like paper, vinyl, card stock, and more! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

***For teens in grades 9-12***

Want to learn a new way to craft? Come learn how to use the Cricut, an electronic cutting machine that can cut all sorts of designs from materials like paper, vinyl, card stock, and more! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday, July 31, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, August 1, 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Friday, August 1, 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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Special Youth Program - Shimmer Flute Choir "Critters & Trolls"

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Families and children are invited to join us for a special story time program with flautists! Two stories will be told with narration and music, presented by The Shimmer Flute Choir:

Three Crotchety Cats by Sonny Burnette

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Families and children are invited to join us for a special story time program with flautists! Two stories will be told with narration and music, presented by The Shimmer Flute Choir:

Three Crotchety Cats by Sonny Burnette

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

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

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

Prose Pros Writing Group

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second half of this workshop, those interested will have th

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second half of this workshop, those interested will have th

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Puzzlepalooza for teens

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

***For teens in grades 9-12***

Groups of 4 teens can compete in speed puzzling. You can also work on puzzles leisurely with friends. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Description:

***For teens in grades 9-12***

Groups of 4 teens can compete in speed puzzling. You can also work on puzzles leisurely with friends. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Literary Lunch League Book Club - "What Alice Forgot" by Liane Moriarty

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Come join us for a discussion of our selection for this month, What Alice Forgot written by Liane Moriarty.  Registration is not required.  You may check out our selected book from the Circulation Desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Libr

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

Come join us for a discussion of our selection for this month, What Alice Forgot written by Liane Moriarty.  Registration is not required.  You may check out our selected book from the Circulation Desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Libr

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

Inside the Lines: a coloring club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Relax, quiet your mind, and enjoy yourself at the Cinco Ranch coloring club for teens and adults. Have fun with the trend in relaxation and mindfulness. 

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Relax, quiet your mind, and enjoy yourself at the Cinco Ranch coloring club for teens and adults. Have fun with the trend in relaxation and mindfulness. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Creative Crew

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

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

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Friday, August 8, 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, August 8, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Plant Propagation

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Fort Bend County Master Gardener, Shelly Beck will be speaking at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Plant Propagation - the history; its methods to include seeds, air layering, division, water culture, stem cuttings.

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

Fort Bend County Master Gardener, Shelly Beck will be speaking at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Plant Propagation - the history; its methods to include seeds, air layering, division, water culture, stem cuttings.

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

College 101: Getting Ready to Go

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

This class is intended for outgoing seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2025. It will go over some of the basic things incoming college freshmen need to know including what to bring, dorm room essentials, and more.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

This class is intended for outgoing seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2025. It will go over some of the basic things incoming college freshmen need to know including what to bring, dorm room essentials, and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Visible Mending 101

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Bring your clothing items that needs to be mended and learn simple techniques in patching and darning.

Supplies are limited.

Registration is required. Register in person, online or by calling the library at 281-395-1311.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Bring your clothing items that needs to be mended and learn simple techniques in patching and darning.

Supplies are limited.

Registration is required. Register in person, online or by calling the library at 281-395-1311.

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Book Club: Independence, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us on Wednesday, August 13 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Independence, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. This historical novel is set in the aftermath of India’s independence, following the lives of three women whose fat

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, August 13 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Independence, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. This historical novel is set in the aftermath of India’s independence, following the lives of three women whose fat

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Butler Did It Mystery Book Club - City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashito

Thursday, August 14, 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 City Under One Roof written by Iris Yamashito.  You may request this month's selection at the circulation desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Library.  Registration is not

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 City Under One Roof written by Iris Yamashito.  You may request this month's selection at the circulation desk at Cinco Ranch Branch Library.  Registration is not

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Solve It: Break-In Bags for Teens

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

Do you love puzzles, riddles, and codes? Love to try to solve any mystery that comes your way? We’ve got just the thing for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Description:

Do you love puzzles, riddles, and codes? Love to try to solve any mystery that comes your way? We’ve got just the thing for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Series: The Truth About Scams

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, August 15, 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