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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Evening ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Unlocking Your Tablet: Beyond the Basics for Fun and Connection

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Unleash the full potential of your tablet! This class will guide you through practical skills like navigating settings, using essential communication apps for video calls and messaging, and finding helpful information online.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Unleash the full potential of your tablet! This class will guide you through practical skills like navigating settings, using essential communication apps for video calls and messaging, and finding helpful information online.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Python for Data: Reading, Cleaning, and Merging Data

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

In this class, you'll learn how to use Python for essential data tasks: reading datasets, cleaning messy data, and merging multiple data sources.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

In this class, you'll learn how to use Python for essential data tasks: reading datasets, cleaning messy data, and merging multiple data sources.

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

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Story Time-Zoo Animals

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City 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. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
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. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time - Color Your World!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Dance Party!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: 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 craft activity. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for toddlers aged 1-3. 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, and action rhymes for toddlers aged 1-3. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Toddler Time: Favorites

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Preschool Story Time: Dance Party!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

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

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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 "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

Join Science Heroes on ​a mission to turn science into an adventure!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join Science Heroes on ​a mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Code a Maze with Scratch

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Learn how to create a fun maze utilizing the coding language of Scratch.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to create a fun maze utilizing the coding language of Scratch.

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

Family Program: Wild Bird Adventures

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for this live bird program! 

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: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us for this live bird program! 

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

The Creature Teacher

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Are you ready to venture on an extraordinary animal educational journey filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures? Join the Creature Teacher for a live animal program featuring exciting exotic animals!

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Are you ready to venture on an extraordinary animal educational journey filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures? Join the Creature Teacher for a live animal program featuring exciting exotic animals!

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Summer Adventure Part 4

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

Greetings Adventures!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Description:

Greetings Adventures!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connection - A Kaleidoscope of Fun: End of Summer Party!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Middle Grades

For grades 4-8 only. Celebrate the end of a colorful and exciting summer with our Color Your World End of Summer Reading Party.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

For grades 4-8 only. Celebrate the end of a colorful and exciting summer with our Color Your World End of Summer Reading Party.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connection: Game Day

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

Join Science Heroes on ​a mission to turn science into an adventure!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join Science Heroes on ​a mission to turn science into an adventure!