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Event List

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This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Super Smash Bro. Ultimate 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 Super Smash Bro. Ultimate 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 "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, July 17, 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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Clay and Games

Thursday, July 17, 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 "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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Program - Color-ific Crafts

Thursday, July 17, 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

Today is all about colorful crafting! We will be making our own bookmarks to use for our reading and a beautiful suncatcher filled with colorful tissue paper. This is a family program for all ages.

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

Today is all about colorful crafting! We will be making our own bookmarks to use for our reading and a beautiful suncatcher filled with colorful tissue paper. This is a family program for all ages.

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

Gel-Pen Zen Doodles for Teens

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Create a work of Zen Doodle art with black cardstock and gel-pens!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  No registration required.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create a work of Zen Doodle art with black cardstock and gel-pens!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Crochet Bookmarks

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adult

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn how to crochet charming bookmarks—perfect for marking a favorite page or gifting to a friend.

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

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn how to crochet charming bookmarks—perfect for marking a favorite page or gifting to a friend.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Transportation

Thursday, July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Young Adult Anime Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Young Adult Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games
Description:

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Young Adult Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

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

Friday, July 18, 2025 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 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 "Adult" group

Senior Series: The Truth About Dementia

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Presented by Liz McNeel, Keller Williams and Founder of Houston Senior Living Series 

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

Family Movie: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie!

 

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie!

 

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

Cartoons & Crafts

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for an afternoon of cartoons and crafts.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of cartoons and crafts.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Balloon Garlands and Arches

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or any party, making your own DIY balloon arch or garland is the perfect way to make a big impact!

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

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or any party, making your own DIY balloon arch or garland is the perfect way to make a big impact!

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

Craft Squad Social

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

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

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

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

Perler Bead Palooza

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. 

All supplies will be provided.

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

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. 

All supplies will be provided.

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

Summer Film Series: The Mitchells vs The Machines (2021) - PG

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Watch a robot apocalypse put the brakes on their cross-country road trip. Now it's up to the Mitchells — the world's weirdest family — to save the human race.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Watch a robot apocalypse put the brakes on their cross-country road trip. Now it's up to the Mitchells — the world's weirdest family — to save the human race.

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

Color Our World Summer Read-a-thon

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult

Catch up on your reading and enjoy a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Stay for few hours or all day long. Everyone is welcome.

Optional - bring your own pillows or blankets.

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

Catch up on your reading and enjoy a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Stay for few hours or all day long. Everyone is welcome.

Optional - bring your own pillows or blankets.

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, July 19, 2025 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 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Saturday Morning Movie Throwback: Hercules

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Bring the whole family to the library and enjoy a Saturday Morning Movie Throwback!

This week we will be showing the animated movie Hercules (1997). Rated G.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Bring the whole family to the library and enjoy a Saturday Morning Movie Throwback!

This week we will be showing the animated movie Hercules (1997). Rated G.