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AAPI: Japanese War-Brides

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a discussion on Japanese War Brides following WWII. In this presentation, the history, experiences, and lives of Japanese war brides will be discussed, as well as the cultural impact they had on the US.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a discussion on Japanese War Brides following WWII. In this presentation, the history, experiences, and lives of Japanese war brides will be discussed, as well as the cultural impact they had on the US.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Saturdays Booked @ UB: Mercury, by Amy Jo Burns

Saturday, May 9, 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, May 9 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of Mercury by Amy Jo Burns. 

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

Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of Mercury by Amy Jo Burns. 

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

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Have you done every single puzzle in your closet twice? We’ve got you covered!

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

Have you done every single puzzle in your closet twice? We’ve got you covered!

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

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Fest

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Fulshear Branch Library! Experience a vibrant celebration of global culture.

10:30 AM Polynesian Storytelling 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Fulshear Branch Library! Experience a vibrant celebration of global culture.

10:30 AM Polynesian Storytelling 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk Back Book Club

Saturday, May 9, 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 The Family Recipe, by Carolyn Huynh

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 The Family Recipe, by Carolyn Huynh

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

AAPI: Craft Extravaganza

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a craft extravaganza!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a craft extravaganza!

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

Special Family Program: From India with Love

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Classically trained in traditional Indian dance form, Rathna Kumar will give hands-on instruction to members of the audience in the various aspects of Indian dance. 

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Classically trained in traditional Indian dance form, Rathna Kumar will give hands-on instruction to members of the audience in the various aspects of Indian dance. 

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

AAPI: Japanese Haiku

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances, Workshop
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens

Discover the beauty of Japanese haiku through music and art!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Music, Performances, Workshop
Description:

Discover the beauty of Japanese haiku through music and art!

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

AAPI: Matcha Tea Ceremony Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Discover the art and tradition of Japanese tea culture in this immersive workshop.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the art and tradition of Japanese tea culture in this immersive workshop.

This event is in the "Teens" group

K-Pop Crafts: Photocard Decorating

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come and join us in decorating K-pop photocards. Meet others and bond over similar interests while listening to K-pop and designing your own toploaders using decal stickers.

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

Come and join us in decorating K-pop photocards. Meet others and bond over similar interests while listening to K-pop and designing your own toploaders using decal stickers.

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

Polynesian Storytelling: My Hula Hut

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us here at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Learn about the Pacific Islands through dance, song, and story.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us here at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Learn about the Pacific Islands through dance, song, and story.

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

Spanish Craft: Papel Picado

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Immerse yourself in the vibrant art of papel picado! Originating from Mexico, papel picado involves the intricate cutting of colorful paper to create decorative banners.

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

Immerse yourself in the vibrant art of papel picado! Originating from Mexico, papel picado involves the intricate cutting of colorful paper to create decorative banners.

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

Movie and Popcorn AAPI Style: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, PG-13 (2021)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Continue the celebration of AAPI Month with Popcorn and a Movie! This action-adventure film stars Simu Liu, Chiu Wai Leung, Awkwafina, Ben Kingsley, and Meng'er Zhang. Shang-Chi grapples both with his past and the Ten Rings Organization.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Continue the celebration of AAPI Month with Popcorn and a Movie! This action-adventure film stars Simu Liu, Chiu Wai Leung, Awkwafina, Ben Kingsley, and Meng'er Zhang. Shang-Chi grapples both with his past and the Ten Rings Organization.

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

Birds of Myth & Legend

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Step back in time and listen to stories and folktales that feature our feathered friends.  Students and adults will enjoy meeting live birds of prey and gain insight into the fascinating world of bird

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Step back in time and listen to stories and folktales that feature our feathered friends.  Students and adults will enjoy meeting live birds of prey and gain insight into the fascinating world of bird

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

GAME ROOM CLOSED

All Day
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Adult" group

Word & Number Puzzles

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Multipurpose 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: Multipurpose 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. 

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, May 11, 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 "Adult" group

Fulshear Foodies: Appreciating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join the Fulshear Foodies, our community's potluck and cookbook book club, at the Fulshear Branch Library!

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join the Fulshear Foodies, our community's potluck and cookbook book club, at the Fulshear Branch Library!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sienna Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
This month, we will be discussing Elevation by Stephen King. This title is available in print, Large Print, and audio.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:
This month, we will be discussing Elevation by Stephen King. This title is available in print, Large Print, and audio.
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

Monday, May 11, 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 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 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 - Mission Bend Branch Library

Monday, May 11, 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

Monday, May 11, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Anime Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

This program is for students in grades 9-12. 

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. 

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

This program is for students in grades 9-12. 

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen wanting to play Dungeons and Dragons? Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for an evening of play! New players are always welcomed. Registration is required.

 
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Description:

Are you a teen wanting to play Dungeons and Dragons? Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for an evening of play! New players are always welcomed. Registration is required.