Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, June 27, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

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Event List

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Family Program: Puppet Palooza!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Enjoy a selection of our favorite puppet shows, songs, and rhymes! Presented by the Youth Services staff of the Fulshear Branch Library. 

There will be two sessions, one at 3 PM and the next at 4 PM. Space is limited! 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Enjoy a selection of our favorite puppet shows, songs, and rhymes! Presented by the Youth Services staff of the Fulshear Branch Library. 

There will be two sessions, one at 3 PM and the next at 4 PM. Space is limited! 

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

Family Program: Wild Animals!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Join the Creature Teacher for a wildly educational experience and meet some colorful animals from around the world! Learn about their environments, diets, adaptations, predatory prey relationships and more!

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

Join the Creature Teacher for a wildly educational experience and meet some colorful animals from around the world! Learn about their environments, diets, adaptations, predatory prey relationships and more!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Puppet Pizzazz Extravaganza

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to learn from professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe, as he enthusiastically shares the ancient art of puppetry by demonstrating a variety of styles of puppets in a highly theatrical performance.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to learn from professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe, as he enthusiastically shares the ancient art of puppetry by demonstrating a variety of styles of puppets in a highly theatrical performance.

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

Book Connection: Graphic Novels

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for a lively afternoon filled with themed activities, book-inspired discussions, games, and so much more—all centered around graphic novels. Free snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for a lively afternoon filled with themed activities, book-inspired discussions, games, and so much more—all centered around graphic novels. Free snacks will be provided. 

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

Family Program: Puppet Palooza!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Enjoy a selection of our favorite puppet shows, songs, and rhymes! Presented by the Youth Services staff of the Fulshear Branch Library. 

There will be two sessions, one at 3 PM and the next at 4 PM. Space is limited! 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Enjoy a selection of our favorite puppet shows, songs, and rhymes! Presented by the Youth Services staff of the Fulshear Branch Library. 

There will be two sessions, one at 3 PM and the next at 4 PM. Space is limited! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

School-Age Program: Puppet Pizzazz Extravaganza

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Performances, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to learn from professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe, as he enthusiastically shares the ancient art of puppetry by demonstrating a variety of styles of puppets in a highly theatrical performance.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to learn from professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe, as he enthusiastically shares the ancient art of puppetry by demonstrating a variety of styles of puppets in a highly theatrical performance.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

3-D Printing (Part 1): Creating Desk Buddies

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

For students in Grades 9-12.

Learn how to use a 3-D modeling program to create personalized 3-D prints, then come back next week to paint them!

Supplies generously provided by the Friends of George Memorial Library. 

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

For students in Grades 9-12.

Learn how to use a 3-D modeling program to create personalized 3-D prints, then come back next week to paint them!

Supplies generously provided by the Friends of George Memorial Library. 

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Favorites

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! 

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Rock Painting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Who says you have to spend a lot of money to make arts and crafts? In this class you'll learn how to paint rocks to make fun little decorations.

Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Who says you have to spend a lot of money to make arts and crafts? In this class you'll learn how to paint rocks to make fun little decorations.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Rock Painting

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Who says you have to spend a lot of money to make arts & crafts? In this class you’ll learn how to paint rocks to make fun little decorations.

Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Who says you have to spend a lot of money to make arts & crafts? In this class you’ll learn how to paint rocks to make fun little decorations.

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

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 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!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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. 

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
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. 

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

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Story Time-Zoo Animals

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Story Time: Summer Staff Favorites

Thursday, July 24, 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

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory 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: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Infant
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory 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

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Summer Fun

Thursday, July 24, 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: To the Zoo!

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Preschool" group

Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 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 preschool children aged 3-6. 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 preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Favorites

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University 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 will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
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 will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Wii Bowling League

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

We invite seniors to enjoy all the fun of bowling but in the comfort of your library by playing WiiSports bowling! This summer event will take place on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

We invite seniors to enjoy all the fun of bowling but in the comfort of your library by playing WiiSports bowling! This summer event will take place on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crafty Stitches

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crochet or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.” Please bring your own project and materials.

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

Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crochet or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.” Please bring your own project and materials.

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!

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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. 

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
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. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.