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.

Event List

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AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 7, 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).

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

Buffalo Soldiers

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Texas Parks and Wildlife invite you to learn about the 19th century both free and enslaved African American soldiers that served the United States Army. 

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Texas Parks and Wildlife invite you to learn about the 19th century both free and enslaved African American soldiers that served the United States Army. 

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, March 7, 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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Bilingual Story Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

*Ticketed Program

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

*Ticketed Program

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hammered Flower Prints

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate spring with a hammered flower print! Learn how to transfer the natural dyes from fresh flowers to fabric to create a unique floral print. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate spring with a hammered flower print! Learn how to transfer the natural dyes from fresh flowers to fabric to create a unique floral print. 

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

Lunar New Year Cuisine

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Begin the new year with good food that brings luck and good fortune! Partake in traditional celebratory foods served for Lunar New Year! We’ll be talking about the symbolism behind each food and serving samples.

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

Begin the new year with good food that brings luck and good fortune! Partake in traditional celebratory foods served for Lunar New Year! We’ll be talking about the symbolism behind each food and serving samples.

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

Hand Coloring Photographs

Saturday, March 7, 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 "Adult" group

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 7, 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.

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

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.

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

Lunar New Year Market

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Are you clever enough to solve the riddles at the Lantern Riddle table? If you are, you’ll win a prize! Visit the Chinese calligraphy table to watch the masters at work, and get “Happy New Year’ or “Blessing” or “Good Fortune” written in Chinese!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Are you clever enough to solve the riddles at the Lantern Riddle table? If you are, you’ll win a prize! Visit the Chinese calligraphy table to watch the masters at work, and get “Happy New Year’ or “Blessing” or “Good Fortune” written in Chinese!

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

Lunar New Year: Traditional Chinese Musical Performance

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

The North America Youth Chinese Association will be performing traditional Chinese music on classical stringed instruments.

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

The North America Youth Chinese Association will be performing traditional Chinese music on classical stringed instruments.

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

Lunar New Year: Tai Chi Demonstration

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

The USA Tai Chi Academy will be bringing their best students to showcase the health benefits of tai chi as the beauty of the martial art. Start the year off with a new way to exercise and find zen through mindfulness!

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

The USA Tai Chi Academy will be bringing their best students to showcase the health benefits of tai chi as the beauty of the martial art. Start the year off with a new way to exercise and find zen through mindfulness!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime and Ramen Hour

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to enjoy some anime and ramen! No registration required. This program is intended for ages 14-18.  

Materials for this program are provided with the generous support of the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us to enjoy some anime and ramen! No registration required. This program is intended for ages 14-18.  

Materials for this program are provided with the generous support of the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

Authors Spotlight: Weston Breaux and DeAndrae Hinton

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library

Weston Breaux: Growing up as a middle child often means learning to live in between — between attention and invisibility, independence and belonging. 

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Description:

Weston Breaux: Growing up as a middle child often means learning to live in between — between attention and invisibility, independence and belonging. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connection: Game Day

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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

Lunar New Year: Raffle

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Make sure you get a raffle ticket at the Lantern Riddles table to participate! Win a special Lunar New Year prize to take home. Must be present to win.

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

Make sure you get a raffle ticket at the Lantern Riddles table to participate! Win a special Lunar New Year prize to take home. Must be present to win.

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

Lunar New Year: Tradition of Lion Dance Explained

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Learn more about the ceremonial lion dance that appears at every Lunar New Year celebration! Get a chance to get up close and personal with the “lions,” take photos with the dancers, and learn how they bring the lions to life!

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

Learn more about the ceremonial lion dance that appears at every Lunar New Year celebration! Get a chance to get up close and personal with the “lions,” take photos with the dancers, and learn how they bring the lions to life!

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

Lunar New Year: Lion Dance

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Lobby (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Join us for the ceremonial lion dance to ring in the year of the horse! Lion dances are colorful, energetic, and acrobatic, accompanied by powerful drums.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us for the ceremonial lion dance to ring in the year of the horse! Lion dances are colorful, energetic, and acrobatic, accompanied by powerful drums.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crosswords, Word Searches, and Sudoku

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multipurpose 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: Multipurpose 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 9, 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).

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, March 9, 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 "Infant" group

Mother Goose

Monday, March 9, 2026 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 "Adult" group

Family-History Research: Beginning Genealogy

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Learn about the genealogical information available at Fort Bend County Libraries for the beginning genealogical researcher.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Description:

Learn about the genealogical information available at Fort Bend County Libraries for the beginning genealogical researcher.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Play

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool

Parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years of age are invited to play and explore sensory stations! Engage in imaginative and collaborative play that supports your toddler's early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games
Description:

Parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years of age are invited to play and explore sensory stations! Engage in imaginative and collaborative play that supports your toddler's early literacy skills.