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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Ongoing Events

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Friday Afternoon Board Games

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program meets the fourth Friday of the month in the Multipurpose Room. All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program meets the fourth Friday of the month in the Multipurpose Room. All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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 26, 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: A Goofy Movie!

Saturday, July 26, 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 A Goofy Movie (1995). 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 A Goofy Movie (1995). Rated G.

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

Rise & Shine Story Time: Favorites

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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. 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, 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. 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

The Peaceful Adventures of Pirate Pete presented by Express Children's Theatre

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join Pirate Pete as he travels the world doing good deeds with the help from the audience! Featuring singalongs, world culture, basic geography, and the opportunity for children to explore the meaning of apologies and making things right.

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

Join Pirate Pete as he travels the world doing good deeds with the help from the audience! Featuring singalongs, world culture, basic geography, and the opportunity for children to explore the meaning of apologies and making things right.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Skin I'm In Book Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the July to discuss books featuring authors of color. This July, join the discussion of Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown. A limited nu

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

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the July to discuss books featuring authors of color. This July, join the discussion of Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown. A limited nu

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Color Our World: Journey Through Global Art Forms

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Take a journey through the world of art along with the volunteers from Unite and Inspire, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Libraries!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Master Gardener Talk - Container Garden

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Being short on space doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun of gardening!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Description:

Being short on space doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun of gardening!

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

Documentary Viewing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us for a viewing of A Journey Through American Music. A musical journey through the origins of American music presented by Morgan Freeman.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for a viewing of A Journey Through American Music. A musical journey through the origins of American music presented by Morgan Freeman.

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

Everyday Essentials: Cheap Travel

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Want to take a vacation, but on a budget? Join us and learn the ins and outs on cheap travel.

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

Want to take a vacation, but on a budget? Join us and learn the ins and outs on cheap travel.

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, July 28, 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 "Adult" group

Chair Yoga at Cinco Ranch

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Music, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Meena Kankani from Swasth Yoga Katy will teach participants Chair yoga. A modified form of traditional yoga that is performed while seated in a chair, providing support and stability for various poses.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music, Workshop, Health/Wellness
Description:

Meena Kankani from Swasth Yoga Katy will teach participants Chair yoga. A modified form of traditional yoga that is performed while seated in a chair, providing support and stability for various poses.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Booked on Crime Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 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 The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain.

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

This month, we will be discussing The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - II

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

Are you a teen wanting to play Dungeons and Dragons? Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for an evening of play!

Registration is not required.

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

Are you a teen wanting to play Dungeons and Dragons? Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for an evening of play!

Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Color Our World Art Talk & Creation

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

For teens in grades 9-12.

Inspired to "color our world", learn about contemporary artists while creating your own masterpiece inspired by these works of art. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For teens in grades 9-12.

Inspired to "color our world", learn about contemporary artists while creating your own masterpiece inspired by these works of art. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Board Game Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult

Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us.

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

Job Search Databases and Resources

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Searching for a job can be difficult and stressful. Library staff will offer information about online resources that can help with resumes and skill building.

Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Searching for a job can be difficult and stressful. Library staff will offer information about online resources that can help with resumes and skill building.

Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Social Hour

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a senior-focused social hour! Come out to chat, and consider participating in group activities such as working on jigsaw puzzles. Refreshments provided. No registration required 

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

Join us for a senior-focused social hour! Come out to chat, and consider participating in group activities such as working on jigsaw puzzles. Refreshments provided. No registration required 

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

Tabletop Society: Hues & Clues

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet twice a month on the 4th Monday (6 - 7:30 PM) and on the 4th Thursday (3:30 - 5 PM) and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet twice a month on the 4th Monday (6 - 7:30 PM) and on the 4th Thursday (3:30 - 5 PM) and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great

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

Retro Video Game Night

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Looking for some nostalgia this summer? Join us in playing a variety of retro video games from classic consoles.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Looking for some nostalgia this summer? Join us in playing a variety of retro video games from classic consoles.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Night Readers Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in a discussion of Everyone Knows You Go Home by Natalia Sylvester! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

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

Join us in a discussion of Everyone Knows You Go Home by Natalia Sylvester! New book club members are always welcome! Night Readers meet on the last Monday of each month. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Smart and Simple: Meal Prep for One or Two

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Program Type:
Health/Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Eating well doesn’t have to mean cooking a feast. Learn smart ways to plan and prep delicious, healthy meals designed for smaller households. Perfect for singles, couples, or anyone who wants to waste less and enjoy more.

Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Eating well doesn’t have to mean cooking a feast. Learn smart ways to plan and prep delicious, healthy meals designed for smaller households. Perfect for singles, couples, or anyone who wants to waste less and enjoy more.

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 29, 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 "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 29, 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!