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Family-History Research: The Freedom Tree - Missouri City

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy

As the Civil War came to its conclusion, it took until June 19, 1865 for word to get to Texas that slavery was ended. Learn about Fort Bend’s Freedom Tree and how it relates to Juneteenth. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

As the Civil War came to its conclusion, it took until June 19, 1865 for word to get to Texas that slavery was ended. Learn about Fort Bend’s Freedom Tree and how it relates to Juneteenth. 

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

AAPI Month Film: Minari (2021; PG-13)

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, please join us to watch the film - Minari. A story about a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream.

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

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, please join us to watch the film - Minari. A story about a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream.

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

Craft Squad & A Movie: Mamma Mia!

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, May 30, 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!

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

Hand Coloring Photographs

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

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

Registration Required
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.  

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

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Get ready for a season of reading and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off! Join us for a come-and-go celebration featuring activities for the whole family and opportunities to connect with local community organizations.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Get ready for a season of reading and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off! Join us for a come-and-go celebration featuring activities for the whole family and opportunities to connect with local community organizations.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create a beautiful pressed flower bookmark in this hands-on craft program—perfect for keeping your place in a book or giving as a handmade gift.

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

Create a beautiful pressed flower bookmark in this hands-on craft program—perfect for keeping your place in a book or giving as a handmade gift.

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

Craft Swap

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your craft supplies to the Adult Services reference desk starting Friday, May 1. On May 30, you’ll be able to take the same number of items home as you've donated!

 
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your craft supplies to the Adult Services reference desk starting Friday, May 1. On May 30, you’ll be able to take the same number of items home as you've donated!

 
This event is in the "Teens" group

YA: Manga-Zines

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to join us for a special Manga-zines program celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Get inspired by your favorite manga and create your own mini-zine.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens are invited to join us for a special Manga-zines program celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Get inspired by your favorite manga and create your own mini-zine.

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

GAME ROOM CLOSED

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Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
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

Monday, June 1, 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!

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 45-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 45-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Craft Carnival

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary

 

Space is limited. Tickets are required for entry and will be handed out starting 30 minutes before showtime. No late admittance.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

 

Space is limited. Tickets are required for entry and will be handed out starting 30 minutes before showtime. No late admittance.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Craft Carnival

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary

 

Space is limited. Tickets are required for entry and will be handed out starting 30 minutes before showtime. No late admittance.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

 

Space is limited. Tickets are required for entry and will be handed out starting 30 minutes before showtime. No late admittance.

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

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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!

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

Family Story Time: Dinosaurs

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Family Story Time: Dinosaurs

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Creative Connections: Slime Party!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Make your ultimate slime masterpiece—starting from scratch! Participants will measure, mix and experiment with various materials and add-ins to create their very own take-home slime. Free snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Make your ultimate slime masterpiece—starting from scratch! Participants will measure, mix and experiment with various materials and add-ins to create their very own take-home slime. Free snacks will be provided. 

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

The Writing Hour

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

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, June 4, 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!

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

Family Story Time: Dinosaurs

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Family Story Time: Dinosaurs

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Amigurumi Afternoon

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Join us for a cozy hour of yarn crafting every Thursday afternoon!

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

Join us for a cozy hour of yarn crafting every Thursday afternoon!