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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Ongoing Events

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

Toddler Time: Green

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 "Preschool" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Nifty Needlers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

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: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens
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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Hello Spring!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

*Ticketed Program

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
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

*Ticketed Program

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

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Craft Class: Flower Pressed Bookmarks

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Join us in creating flower pressed bookmarks!  

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us in creating flower pressed bookmarks!  

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

Family Program: Professor Hughdini Magic Show

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Join us for this amazing magic show!

Space is limited. Hand stamps are available one-half hour before the show. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Join us for this amazing magic show!

Space is limited. Hand stamps are available one-half hour before the show. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Rhyme, Reason, and Shadow Puppetry presented by Puppet Pizzazz

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Join Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist Greg Ruhe for Rhyme, Reason, and Shadow Puppetry. Mother Goose and other familiar favorites are illustrated with exciting giant shadow puppet action. The enthusiasm of the puppeteer, Mr.

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

Join Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist Greg Ruhe for Rhyme, Reason, and Shadow Puppetry. Mother Goose and other familiar favorites are illustrated with exciting giant shadow puppet action. The enthusiasm of the puppeteer, Mr.

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: Karaoke & Cookies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Celebrate Spring Break at the Missouri City Branch Library with an afternoon of music, creativity, and sweet treats! Children of all ages are invited to drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, in the Meeting Room.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Celebrate Spring Break at the Missouri City Branch Library with an afternoon of music, creativity, and sweet treats! Children of all ages are invited to drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, in the Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After School Break: Getting Messy with Science

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary

This program explores scientific concepts through fun, interactive, and sometimes messy experiments. Students will mix, build, splash, and create while learning about chemistry, physics, and problem-solving in an exciting environment!

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

This program explores scientific concepts through fun, interactive, and sometimes messy experiments. Students will mix, build, splash, and create while learning about chemistry, physics, and problem-solving in an exciting environment!

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

Literary Explorers Book Club: Celebrity Memoirs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

The Literary Explorers Book Club is a nontraditional book club that brings readers together to discuss books that follow a prompt rather than having an assigned book.

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

The Literary Explorers Book Club is a nontraditional book club that brings readers together to discuss books that follow a prompt rather than having an assigned book.

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

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

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 - Missouri City Branch Library

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
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: Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

"Teacher in the Library" After-School Homework Help - George Memorial Library

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial 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: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Let's Learn about Money!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary

It's never too early to begin learning and practicing good financial habits!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

It's never too early to begin learning and practicing good financial habits!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mario Kart Tournament for Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Compete to see who is the best Mario Kart racer. Bring a friend and enjoy snacks as you cheer on (or not) your fellow competitors. A prize will be given to the top racer.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Description:

Compete to see who is the best Mario Kart racer. Bring a friend and enjoy snacks as you cheer on (or not) your fellow competitors. A prize will be given to the top racer.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Building Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Corner (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Those attending will put their creativity and engineering skills to work with LEGOs and other building materials!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

Those attending will put their creativity and engineering skills to work with LEGOs and other building materials!

This event is in the "Teens" group

FBCL Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at Cinco Ranch Branch

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Already selected TAG participants actively promote teen library services to their peers and participate in creating and implementing teen library programming. Each TAG member serves for one school year (September – May).

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens
Description:

Already selected TAG participants actively promote teen library services to their peers and participate in creating and implementing teen library programming. Each TAG member serves for one school year (September – May).

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

Computer Lab: Study Hall

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Looking for the perfect place to study and learn with your friends? The upstairs computer lab will be opened on Tuesday evenings for adults and teens.  

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Looking for the perfect place to study and learn with your friends? The upstairs computer lab will be opened on Tuesday evenings for adults and teens.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Identity Theft Seminar

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Join Marla Jurek from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union for an Identity Theft seminar. During this seminar participants will discuss scams and methods used to steal individual's identity and personal information.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join Marla Jurek from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union for an Identity Theft seminar. During this seminar participants will discuss scams and methods used to steal individual's identity and personal information.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Virtual Author Talks: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a pre-recorded conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Kate Quinn. During this pre-recorded virtual conversation, Kate Quinn will discuss her latest fantastical work The Astral Library.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Join us for a pre-recorded conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Kate Quinn. During this pre-recorded virtual conversation, Kate Quinn will discuss her latest fantastical work The Astral Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Fandom Flock

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

It’s time to brush off your fandoms and get ready to talk about them. From comics to manga to cartoons to movies or video games, come with your latest obsession to chat and fan out.   

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

It’s time to brush off your fandoms and get ready to talk about them. From comics to manga to cartoons to movies or video games, come with your latest obsession to chat and fan out.