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Event List

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This event is in the "Adult" group

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Join Ryan Gant, Fort Bend County Health & Human Resources, to learn about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risks factors, and more. No Registration Required. 

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

Join Ryan Gant, Fort Bend County Health & Human Resources, to learn about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risks factors, and more. No Registration Required. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

DIY Zines with Canva

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

***For teens in grades 9-12***

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

***For teens in grades 9-12***

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Spy Camp

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Are you ready to be a spy? Create your spy name and join us as we navigate a laser maze, crack codes, and become super secret spies. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

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

Are you ready to be a spy? Create your spy name and join us as we navigate a laser maze, crack codes, and become super secret spies. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

YA Mandala Rock Painting

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Join us in decorating rocks with acrylic paint. The artwork you create in this program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us in decorating rocks with acrylic paint. The artwork you create in this program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend. 

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

College Fair

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you searching to find the perfect college or trade school? Meet and discuss with representatives from local and nearby universities and colleges.

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

Are you searching to find the perfect college or trade school? Meet and discuss with representatives from local and nearby universities and colleges.

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

Writer's Block

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

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

Study Hall

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Looking for the perfect place to study and learn with your friends? The upstairs computer lab will be opened on Tuesdays evenings for adults and teens. Computers will have access to Brainfuse and other helpful databases.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, 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 Tuesdays evenings for adults and teens. Computers will have access to Brainfuse and other helpful databases.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Chop Chop Club: Fun Fake Sushi

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult

***For teens in grades 9-12***

The Chop Chop Club is a hands-on program that focuses on learning basic kitchen skills and basic nutrition while creating mostly no-bake recipes. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

***For teens in grades 9-12***

The Chop Chop Club is a hands-on program that focuses on learning basic kitchen skills and basic nutrition while creating mostly no-bake recipes. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits & Legal Financial Planning

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Join Tillisa Lazingar, Fort Bend County Health & Human Resources, to learn how to have honest and caring conversations about common concersn when someone begins to show signs of dementia. 

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

Join Tillisa Lazingar, Fort Bend County Health & Human Resources, to learn how to have honest and caring conversations about common concersn when someone begins to show signs of dementia. 

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

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Have you ever been tempted to create an ugly art piece or try out various artistic combinations? Join us for Bad Art Night and let your curiosity inspire you to create a unique art piece. All art skill levels are welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever been tempted to create an ugly art piece or try out various artistic combinations? Join us for Bad Art Night and let your curiosity inspire you to create a unique art piece. All art skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Emoji Day!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Celebrate World Emoji Day by taking part in emoji-themed crafts and games. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

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

Celebrate World Emoji Day by taking part in emoji-themed crafts and games. Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. 

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

Reverse Coloring

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Trace the shapes, draw figures, doodle some lines, and let your imagination drift. With an abstract watercolor drawing as a canvas - use markers, pens, or pencils to create your masterpiece.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Trace the shapes, draw figures, doodle some lines, and let your imagination drift. With an abstract watercolor drawing as a canvas - use markers, pens, or pencils to create your masterpiece.

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, July 17, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons and Dragons: Bandit Raid on the Quiet Village

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Do you prefer the thrill of combat in DND over the slower pace of roleplay? This is the session for you! This classic scenario will throw the players into the action from the start. Protect the villagers, defeat the bandits.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games
Registration Required
Description:

Do you prefer the thrill of combat in DND over the slower pace of roleplay? This is the session for you! This classic scenario will throw the players into the action from the start. Protect the villagers, defeat the bandits.

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

Cinco Craft Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  These meetings are drop-in events where those attending bring their projects and their own crafting supplies.&nbs

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

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  These meetings are drop-in events where those attending bring their projects and their own crafting supplies.&nbs

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

YA Sand Jars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Craft colorful sand jars! Layer different colors of sand to create a keepsake. The sand jar you design in the program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Craft colorful sand jars! Layer different colors of sand to create a keepsake. The sand jar you design in the program is yours to take home. This program is free to attend.

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

Study Hall

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Looking for the perfect place to study and learn with your friends? The upstairs computer lab will be opened on Tuesdays evenings for adults and teens. Computers will have access to Brainfuse and other helpful databases.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, 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 Tuesdays evenings for adults and teens. Computers will have access to Brainfuse and other helpful databases.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Writing Lab

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
YA Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult

The Writing Lab is open to everyone who needs assistance with school or personal writing projects. A librarian will be present in this informal lab to check formatting, glance at grammar, and provide general proofreading. 

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

The Writing Lab is open to everyone who needs assistance with school or personal writing projects. A librarian will be present in this informal lab to check formatting, glance at grammar, and provide general proofreading. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Colorful Coding

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Practice basic coding skills by completing colorful challenges in Scratch. 

Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. Space is limited to the first 20 participants.

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

Practice basic coding skills by completing colorful challenges in Scratch. 

Kids entering grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this activity. Space is limited to the first 20 participants.

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

CRAFT: Photo Transfer to Wood

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

In this program we will learn how to transfer a photo to wood using Mod Podge.  Patrons should bring, on a USB drive, a digital photograph they want to transfer. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

In this program we will learn how to transfer a photo to wood using Mod Podge.  Patrons should bring, on a USB drive, a digital photograph they want to transfer. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Active Adult Series: Wildlife Attractions in Texas

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Did you know that the first public zoo in the United States opened in July of 1874? Help us celebrate this fun anniversary by coming to learn about some of the best wildlife attractions and trips available in Texas!

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Description:

Did you know that the first public zoo in the United States opened in July of 1874? Help us celebrate this fun anniversary by coming to learn about some of the best wildlife attractions and trips available in Texas!

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

Everyday Essentials: Cheap Travel

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Want to take a vacation, but on a budget? Join us and learn the ins and outs on cheap travel.

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

Want to take a vacation, but on a budget? Join us and learn the ins and outs on cheap travel.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chair Yoga at Cinco Ranch

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Meena Kankani from Swasth Yoga Katy will teach participants Chair yoga. A modified form of traditional yoga that is performed while seated in a chair, providing support and stability for various poses.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Description:

Meena Kankani from Swasth Yoga Katy will teach participants Chair yoga. A modified form of traditional yoga that is performed while seated in a chair, providing support and stability for various poses.