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Friends of First Colony Book Sale

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Embroidered Bookmarks

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Half the fun of reading is using your favorite bookmark. This program will have participants making an embroidered paper bookmark. Participants will receive a marked cardstock bookmark which they will stitch along the printed pattern.

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Half the fun of reading is using your favorite bookmark. This program will have participants making an embroidered paper bookmark. Participants will receive a marked cardstock bookmark which they will stitch along the printed pattern.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cellphone Tips and Tricks

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Have you ever wondered how to more efficiently use your phone? This program will give cellphone users of the top two brands (Apple and Samsung) new tips and tricks for using their phones.

No registration required. 

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Have you ever wondered how to more efficiently use your phone? This program will give cellphone users of the top two brands (Apple and Samsung) new tips and tricks for using their phones.

No registration required. 

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

Canva for Beginners

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Want to create to create flyers, social media post, newsletters, invitations and more with Canva? Learn how to use this online design software to make graphics for business and personal use.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Want to create to create flyers, social media post, newsletters, invitations and more with Canva? Learn how to use this online design software to make graphics for business and personal use.

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

Beginner Origami

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us to learn basic origami! Participants will make easy origami and learn the Japanese art of folding paper, turning a flat sheet of paper into a charming 3D shape.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to learn basic origami! Participants will make easy origami and learn the Japanese art of folding paper, turning a flat sheet of paper into a charming 3D shape.  

This event is in the "Infant" group

Special Mother Goose Time: Sensory Play

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Parents and caregivers are invited to join this multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parents and caregivers are invited to join this multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Back to School

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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

Family Story Time: Back to School

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Study Lounge

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Back to School

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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 "Adult" group

Novel Expectations Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join in a discussion of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check availability of print copies.  

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a discussion of The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check availability of print copies.  

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

Homeschool Social Hour: Ice-Cream Social

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Join us for Homeschool Social Hour at the library! This program provides a welcoming space for kids to make friends and explore new activities. Parents can network, share resources, and exchange ideas while the kids enjoy crafts, games, and more.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join us for Homeschool Social Hour at the library! This program provides a welcoming space for kids to make friends and explore new activities. Parents can network, share resources, and exchange ideas while the kids enjoy crafts, games, and more.

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

College 101: Applications

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

This class is intended for incoming seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2026. No registration required.

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

This class is intended for incoming seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2026. No registration required.

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

Adulting 101: Quick Hems

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

In this program participants will learn how to add a quick hem to an item that is too long. Participants will learn basic hand sewing skills such as how to quickly sew or iron on a hem, sew a quick button, and how to quickly mend items.

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
Description:

In this program participants will learn how to add a quick hem to an item that is too long. Participants will learn basic hand sewing skills such as how to quickly sew or iron on a hem, sew a quick button, and how to quickly mend items.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Pets

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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

Family Story Time: Pets

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: 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 "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Pets

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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 "Adult" group

Book Wreaths

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Do you want to show your love for books right on your front door? Have your delivery driver know that the package they are dropping off is full of books? Then come make a wreath out of old book pages.

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Do you want to show your love for books right on your front door? Have your delivery driver know that the package they are dropping off is full of books? Then come make a wreath out of old book pages.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Air-Dry Clay Snails

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Teens are invited to make snails out of air-dry clay. These little friends would be ideal for a locker, desk, or to hide in a potted plant.

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens are invited to make snails out of air-dry clay. These little friends would be ideal for a locker, desk, or to hide in a potted plant.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.