Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, June 27, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

UPDATE: Apr 28, 2025

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Event List

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This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna 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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

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

Family Story Time - Green

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Building Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mamie George Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Join us this summer for building challenges and free play using various building toys and materials! This program is for families with children of all ages. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Registration Required
Description:

Join us this summer for building challenges and free play using various building toys and materials! This program is for families with children of all ages. 

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

Creative Connections: Galaxy Paintings

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

Make a one of a kind galaxy painting. 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:

Make a one of a kind galaxy painting. 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 "Middle Grades" group

Pokemon Terrariums

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to create Pokemon terrariums! Attendees will be able to create a small terrarium with plants, miniatures, and a Pokemon! This program is geared for youth in grades 4-8 only.

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

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to create Pokemon terrariums! Attendees will be able to create a small terrarium with plants, miniatures, and a Pokemon! This program is geared for youth in grades 4-8 only.

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

SRC Family Program: Short Film Festival

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Get ready for an afternoon of laughter and adventure at the Short Film Festival, featuring selections from Pixar and other studios. Refreshments will be served!

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

Get ready for an afternoon of laughter and adventure at the Short Film Festival, featuring selections from Pixar and other studios. Refreshments will be served!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, July 3, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Inside the Lines: a coloring club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Relax, quiet your mind, and enjoy yourself at the Cinco Ranch coloring club for teens and adults. Have fun with the trend in relaxation and mindfulness. 

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Relax, quiet your mind, and enjoy yourself at the Cinco Ranch coloring club for teens and adults. Have fun with the trend in relaxation and mindfulness. 

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

Creative Connections: Comic Book Day

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

***For Grades 4-8 Only***

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

***For Grades 4-8 Only***

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

Family Program - Geometric Art Day

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Which shapes do you like to color? Squares? Triangles? Join us for Geometric Art Day where we will create works of art with all kinds of shapes! Trace circles and rectangles and let your imagination run wild with colors.

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

Which shapes do you like to color? Squares? Triangles? Join us for Geometric Art Day where we will create works of art with all kinds of shapes! Trace circles and rectangles and let your imagination run wild with colors.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Guided Painting!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Follow along as we paint a summer popsicle scene. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this craft.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Fulshear Branch Library. Space is limited!

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Follow along as we paint a summer popsicle scene. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this craft.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Fulshear Branch Library. Space is limited!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Creative Crew

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Snail Mail

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adult

Slow down and rediscover the charm of handwritten correspondence. This hands-on class offers a chance to decorate envelopes, include thoughtful extras, and add personal flair to every letter.

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

Slow down and rediscover the charm of handwritten correspondence. This hands-on class offers a chance to decorate envelopes, include thoughtful extras, and add personal flair to every letter.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Jungle Safari

Thursday, July 3, 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, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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. 

Libraries closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/4 - 7/6
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open! You can access our: eLibrary Stream movies and music Download e-books, e-audiobooks, and digita...

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Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Mix Bookclub

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us the first Monday of every month for The Mix Book Club! This month's selection is The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.

Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us the first Monday of every month for The Mix Book Club! This month's selection is The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.

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, July 7, 2025 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 of all ages 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 of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose

Monday, July 7, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Bullet Journaling Basics

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Learn the basics of Bullet Journaling - from creating goal trackers to fancy headings, and how to organize a schedule using the bullet journal method!   

Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of Bullet Journaling - from creating goal trackers to fancy headings, and how to organize a schedule using the bullet journal method!   

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help

Monday, July 7, 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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Welcome to the Andyrooniverse presented by AndyRoo

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join AndyRoo on a magical musical journey to the Andyrooniverse—a world where children’s imaginations come alive!

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join AndyRoo on a magical musical journey to the Andyrooniverse—a world where children’s imaginations come alive!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Middle Grade Program: Art Around the World - India & Mexico

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Join us for an artistic journey around the world! Explore global cultures through hands-on art activities. We'll use a variety of media and tools to create Indian and Mexican designs.

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

Join us for an artistic journey around the world! Explore global cultures through hands-on art activities. We'll use a variety of media and tools to create Indian and Mexican designs.