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

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Event List

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Program Type
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Ongoing Events

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Music!

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space is limited!

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! Space is limited!

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

Retro Video Game Night

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Looking for some nostalgia this summer? Join us in playing a variety of retro video games from classic consoles.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Looking for some nostalgia this summer? Join us in playing a variety of retro video games from classic consoles.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Night Readers Book Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in a discussion of The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

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

Join us in a discussion of The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Myths & Legends

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pinterest 101

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of Pinterest in this easy-to-follow class. We'll show you how to create an account, search for ideas, organize boards, and pin content. Whether you're using Pinterest for fun or for business, this class will help you get started!

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of Pinterest in this easy-to-follow class. We'll show you how to create an account, search for ideas, organize boards, and pin content. Whether you're using Pinterest for fun or for business, this class will help you get started!

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, July 1, 2025 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 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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Story Time-Summertime Fun

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time - Summer Treats

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Music!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Fulshear 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. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-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: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-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 "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

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

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for toddlers aged 1-3. 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, and action rhymes for toddlers aged 1-3. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Toddler Time: Ocean

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. 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
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, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.  

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

English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Watercolor Wonders

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to express yourself through painting! This monthly class is perfect for beginners, or those who have some experience in watercolors, and are eager to learn more.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Watercolor classes are the perfect way to express yourself through painting! This monthly class is perfect for beginners, or those who have some experience in watercolors, and are eager to learn more.

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

Preschool Story Time: Music!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 1, 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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Middle Grade SRC: DIY Library Bags

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Get ready to design and decorate your very own library bag in this fun, hands-on art program! You'll have the chance to express your creativity while making a practical, one-of-a-kind bag to carry all your favorite books.

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

Get ready to design and decorate your very own library bag in this fun, hands-on art program! You'll have the chance to express your creativity while making a practical, one-of-a-kind bag to carry all your favorite books.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Magic Show

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Get ready for an enchanting experience! Join us for a spectacular Magic Show that will leave you spellbound!

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

Get ready for an enchanting experience! Join us for a spectacular Magic Show that will leave you spellbound!

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

Family Program: Mermaids of Houston

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for a thrilling opportunity to meet a mermaid who will visit us on-land to share some tales of sea animals and teach us how to make sure the ocean stays safe for mermaids and sea creatures everywhere! 

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

Join us for a thrilling opportunity to meet a mermaid who will visit us on-land to share some tales of sea animals and teach us how to make sure the ocean stays safe for mermaids and sea creatures everywhere! 

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

Glow-In-The-Dark Dance Party!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

It's time to dance! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Attendees will receive glow sticks and other light up toys while supplies last. This program is designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

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

It's time to dance! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Attendees will receive glow sticks and other light up toys while supplies last. This program is designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

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

Typing 101

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you interested in increasing your typing speed? This class will help you learn to type fast with tips, tricks, and skills to learn how to type like a pro! 

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

Are you interested in increasing your typing speed? This class will help you learn to type fast with tips, tricks, and skills to learn how to type like a pro!