Alert: Sienna Branch Library

The Sienna Branch Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, September 7, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

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

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

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

Special Program - Fall Movie Break

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for a fun afternoon watching a stop-motion animation movie about woodland creatures that is based on a classic children's book. A craft and coloring sheets will be available to work on during the movie or at home.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for a fun afternoon watching a stop-motion animation movie about woodland creatures that is based on a classic children's book. A craft and coloring sheets will be available to work on during the movie or at home.

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

Thursday, October 16, 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

Thursday, October 16, 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

Thursday, October 16, 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

Thursday, October 16, 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

Thursday, October 16, 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 "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Art Explorers - Yayoi Kusama

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the arts! Join us to learn about famous artists and art styles in this new After-School Break series. This month attendees will learn about Yayoi Kusama and her art style! This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

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

Explore the arts! Join us to learn about famous artists and art styles in this new After-School Break series. This month attendees will learn about Yayoi Kusama and her art style! This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

DIY Diwali Flower Candle Holders

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Teens are invited to celebrate Diwali by creating colorful bejeweled clay flower candle holders to take home.

Registration recommended.

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens are invited to celebrate Diwali by creating colorful bejeweled clay flower candle holders to take home.

Registration recommended.

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library.

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Birds

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Night

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us every week for Adult Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

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

Join us every week for Adult Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

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

Arabic Chat Hour

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

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

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Intro to Creative Writing

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Join us for an introduction to creative writing, where you will write a short story using a given prompt. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Join us for an introduction to creative writing, where you will write a short story using a given prompt. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Anime Club for Teens

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games
Age Group:
Adult

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Teen Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Teen Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

This event is in the "Adult" group

24th Annual Genealogy Workshop

All Day
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

All programs plus three bonus presentations will be available virtually and can be watched at your convenience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Description:

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

All programs plus three bonus presentations will be available virtually and can be watched at your convenience.

This event is in the "Adult" group

FBCL Annual Genealogy Workshop

All Day
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

 

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

 

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Series: Paying for Senior Medical Insurance

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

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

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

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

Homeschool Social Hour: Fall Crafts

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Workshop, Story Times, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

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
Program Type: Movies, Workshop, Story Times, Games, Arts & Crafts
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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, 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: Young Adult, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Perler Bead Palooza

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. 

All supplies will be provided.

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

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. 

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Fright Week: Fright Feature Friday

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies
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

Special Program - Treats or Treats: A Sweet Halloween Party

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Crafts, games, and sweet prizes await you at this sweet Halloween party! Make some fun crafts and win prizes as you fill up your handmade treat bags. This is a program for families with kids of all ages.

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

Crafts, games, and sweet prizes await you at this sweet Halloween party! Make some fun crafts and win prizes as you fill up your handmade treat bags. This is a program for families with kids of all ages.