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Event List

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Program Type
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Ongoing Events

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

Family Coloring Hour

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us every week for Family 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
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every week for Family 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

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

Pajama Night Story Time - Dance Party!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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 in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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

Computación Básica: Mantenerse Seguro en Línea

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

This computer class will be conducted in Spanish. 

Esta clase se llevará a cabo en español.  

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

This computer class will be conducted in Spanish. 

Esta clase se llevará a cabo en español.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration 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

Wednesday, July 23, 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 - Dance Party!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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
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

Family Story Time - Dinosaurs

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
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: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Story Time: Summer Staff Favorites

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time - Color Your World!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. 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: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program. 

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Summer Fun

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna 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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
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 concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Dance Party!

Wednesday, July 23, 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 "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: To the Zoo!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony 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.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
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.

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

Toddler Time: Favorites

Wednesday, July 23, 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 "Infant" group

Mother Goose

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

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

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Computer Safety

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Computers and the internet can be powerful tools, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself when using them.  We’ll be covering the basics of passwords, two factor authentication, online scams, and other strategies to keep you and yo

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Computers and the internet can be powerful tools, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself when using them.  We’ll be covering the basics of passwords, two factor authentication, online scams, and other strategies to keep you and yo

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

Embroidered Bookmarks

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us in creating a bookmark by creating unique and imaginative designs with embroidery techniques. 

All supplies will be provided.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.

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

Join us in creating a bookmark by creating unique and imaginative designs with embroidery techniques. 

All supplies will be provided.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Summer Fun

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time: To the Zoo!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Collaboration with Texas Parks & Wildlife-Brazos Bend State Park

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Young Adult

Discover the fascinating world of urban wildlife and understand why we are increasingly encountering these animals in our cities.

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

Discover the fascinating world of urban wildlife and understand why we are increasingly encountering these animals in our cities.

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 "Elementary" group

School-Age Program - Color Your World – Magical Balloon Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Albert George) at Albert George Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Elementary

Robb Holladay, “The Balloon Guy,” will present a 45-minute show filled with balloons, comedy, magic, audience participation and giveaways. Recommended for children going into grades K through 5.

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

Robb Holladay, “The Balloon Guy,” will present a 45-minute show filled with balloons, comedy, magic, audience participation and giveaways. Recommended for children going into grades K through 5.