UPDATE: September 2, 2025

Network services will gradually be restored this week -- starting with the online catalog, account access, Internet, self-check stations, and computer use on Tue, Sep 2. 
Other services –- such as printing -- will resume availability soon. WiFi access continues to be available.

Event List

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Family Program: Fall Carnival

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

End Fall Break with a BANG at our Fall Carnival! Join the youth staff for crafts, caramel apples, games, and more! This program This program will be come and go, and is made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.

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

End Fall Break with a BANG at our Fall Carnival! Join the youth staff for crafts, caramel apples, games, and more! This program This program will be come and go, and is made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.

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

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Join us as we celebrate Fall with temporary tattoos, a monster scavenger hunt, crafts and games.

For the whole family.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us as we celebrate Fall with temporary tattoos, a monster scavenger hunt, crafts and games.

For the whole family.

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

Chess Community Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

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

Air-Dry Clay Ghost Tea Lights 

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Looking to bring home a spooky little friend? Join us at First Colony to make air dry clay ghost (complete with a little tea light inside).

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:

Looking to bring home a spooky little friend? Join us at First Colony to make air dry clay ghost (complete with a little tea light inside).

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

Shakespeare by the Book: The Merchant of Venice -- Vegas Style!

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: Vegas Edition 

A Gamble of Justice and Betrayal—Sin City Style 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: Vegas Edition 

A Gamble of Justice and Betrayal—Sin City Style 

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

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

Creative Connections: Spooky Science

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for Spooky Science Experiments! All supplies will be provided.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited to first 20 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for Spooky Science Experiments! All supplies will be provided.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited to first 20 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Culinary Club: Bread Bliss

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

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

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

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

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Mission Bend

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Missouri City Branch Library

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

MG Drawing Club

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

If you enjoy drawing or making art be sure to join us every 3rd Monday of the month for the Mamie George (MG) Drawing Club.  We will have a variety of art supplies and paper for you to choose from and try out, or you could bring your own sket

Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

If you enjoy drawing or making art be sure to join us every 3rd Monday of the month for the Mamie George (MG) Drawing Club.  We will have a variety of art supplies and paper for you to choose from and try out, or you could bring your own sket

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Financial Literacy Series: Budgeting 101

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

Teen Financial Literacy Series

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Teen Financial Literacy Series

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: Reptiles

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

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

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

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie 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

ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear 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. ESL Conversation Circle takes place the first Monday of the month. No registration required.

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

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place the first Monday of the month. No registration required.

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

Board Game Night

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

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:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

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

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: Bats & Spiders

Monday, October 20, 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

Create Your Own Meme

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

If you've ever laughed at a meme or wanted to make your own, this class is for you!

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

If you've ever laughed at a meme or wanted to make your own, this class is for you!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, October 21, 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 "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
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: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant
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 "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, October 21, 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