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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Crochet Basics for Teens

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about crochet? This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics - how to hold a hook, make simple stitches, and start creating with yarn. No experience needed and no pressure to be perfect.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about crochet? This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics - how to hold a hook, make simple stitches, and start creating with yarn. No experience needed and no pressure to be perfect.

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

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, March 14, 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Rise & Shine Story Time: Dogs

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. 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, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. 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

Saturdays Booked @ UB: The Borrowed Life of Frederik Fife, by Anna Johnston

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.  

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.  

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: -Nintendo Switch Tournament

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Nintendo enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Nintendo enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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

Master Gardener Talk – Container Gardening

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult
Fort Bend County Master Gardener, Shelly Beck will be speaking at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Container Gardening.
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:
Fort Bend County Master Gardener, Shelly Beck will be speaking at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Container Gardening.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk Back Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of Pride & Prej

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of Pride & Prej

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Board Game Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Board games are more than just a rainy-day activity - and they're more than just Monopoly! Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike. Come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy-day activity - and they're more than just Monopoly! Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike. Come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

This event is in the "Adult" group

BVSCU: Home Buying

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Patrons are invited to learn about the home buying process. Learn from the experts at Brazos Valley Credit Union about mortgages and refinancing options that can save you money and time.  

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Patrons are invited to learn about the home buying process. Learn from the experts at Brazos Valley Credit Union about mortgages and refinancing options that can save you money and time.  

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

Nifty Needlers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets every second Saturday and third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets every second Saturday and third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Creative Connections: Slime Making

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us to create colorful slime to play with and take home.

This program, which takes place in Room 2C, is for students in grades 4-8 only.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us to create colorful slime to play with and take home.

This program, which takes place in Room 2C, is for students in grades 4-8 only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crosswords, Word Searches, and Sudoku

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting 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: Meeting 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Business/Finance
Age Group:
Adult

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

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

Creative Connections: Painting with Watercolor Pencils

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Learn to paint with watercolor pencils! This class is led by artist Joseph Dixon from Young Audiences of Houston. All supplies will be provided.

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

Learn to paint with watercolor pencils! This class is led by artist Joseph Dixon from Young Audiences of Houston. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEM- Robotics Hour presented by FTC Robotics

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Join members from FTC Robotics as they present different STEM stations for the kids to visit: 1. Making a binary bracelet (practice binary coding while making a bracelet with the initals) 2. Building a marshmallow toothpick tower 3.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

Join members from FTC Robotics as they present different STEM stations for the kids to visit: 1. Making a binary bracelet (practice binary coding while making a bracelet with the initals) 2. Building a marshmallow toothpick tower 3.

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Culinary Club: Meatless March

Monday, March 16, 2026 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, March 16, 2026 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 "Teens" group

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

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens

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, Teens
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.