Delay Opening Alert

The George Memorial Library in Richmond and the Library Administration Building will open at 12 pm on Mon, Feb 9, because there will be no water in the buildings. Notary services will also be unavailable during this time.

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.

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Creative Connections: S.T.E.M. Challenge - Build Your Own Windmill

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Can you harness the power of the wind? Students will make and test their own windmills in this fun STEM challenge. They will also learn about the science involved in harnessing the wind.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Can you harness the power of the wind? Students will make and test their own windmills in this fun STEM challenge. They will also learn about the science involved in harnessing the wind.

Pajama Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Basics

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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Astronomy On Wheels

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop, Exhibit/Displays
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Learn about the science of astronomy and the mechanics of telescopes. After an indoor presentation, the program will move outside (weather permitting), where participants will use telescopes to gaze at the night sky.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Exhibit/Displays
Description:

Learn about the science of astronomy and the mechanics of telescopes. After an indoor presentation, the program will move outside (weather permitting), where participants will use telescopes to gaze at the night sky.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, March 13, 2026 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 (up through grade 8) 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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

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

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Crochet Crafts: Cat

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to learn how to make a cat amigurumi using yarn and a crochet hook!   

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us to learn how to make a cat amigurumi using yarn and a crochet hook!   

Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us and learn how to make easy, colorful flowers using pipe cleaners! This beginner-friendly program guides participants step by step as they twist and shape pipe cleaners into cheerful blooms.

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

Join us and learn how to make easy, colorful flowers using pipe cleaners! This beginner-friendly program guides participants step by step as they twist and shape pipe cleaners into cheerful blooms.

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Craft Squad: Crochet Potted Plants

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

A bonus instructional Craft Squad!  Learn to crochet miniature potted plants and flowers.  Don’t have a green thumb?  These don’t need water to stay looking fresh!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Univers

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

A bonus instructional Craft Squad!  Learn to crochet miniature potted plants and flowers.  Don’t have a green thumb?  These don’t need water to stay looking fresh!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Univers

Crochet Basics for Teens

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about crochet? This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics - how to hold a hook, make simple stitches, and start creating with yarn. No experience needed and no pressure to be perfect.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about crochet? This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics - how to hold a hook, make simple stitches, and start creating with yarn. No experience needed and no pressure to be perfect.

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

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).

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

Saturday, March 14, 2026 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 (up through grade 8) 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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Rise & Shine Story Time: Dogs

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

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.

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.

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Saturdays Booked @ UB: The Borrowed Life of Frederik Fife, by Anna Johnston

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.  

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

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.  

Creative Connections: -Nintendo Switch Tournament

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Nintendo enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Nintendo enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Pride & Prejudice

Talk Back Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

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 Pride & Prej

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 Pride & Prej

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

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

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.

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Board Game Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Board games are more than just a rainy-day activity - and they're more than just Monopoly! Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike. Come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy-day activity - and they're more than just Monopoly! Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike. Come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

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BVSCU: Home Buying

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Patrons are invited to learn about the home buying process. Learn from the experts at Brazos Valley Credit Union about mortgages and refinancing options that can save you money and time.  

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

Patrons are invited to learn about the home buying process. Learn from the experts at Brazos Valley Credit Union about mortgages and refinancing options that can save you money and time.  

Nifty Needlers

Nifty Needlers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

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.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Creative Connections: Slime Making

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us to create colorful slime to play with and take home.

This program, which takes place in Room 2C, is for students in grades 4-8 only.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us to create colorful slime to play with and take home.

This program, which takes place in Room 2C, is for students in grades 4-8 only.

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Crosswords, Word Searches, and Sudoku

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for a morning of word searches, crosswords, sudoku, and much more! Registration is not required. 


 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for a morning of word searches, crosswords, sudoku, and much more! Registration is not required. 


 

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library

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).

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
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

Monday, March 16, 2026 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 (up through grade 8) 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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!