Alert: Sienna Branch Library

The Sienna Branch Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, September 7, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

UPDATE: September 2, 2025

Network services will gradually be restored this week -- starting with the online catalog, account access, Internet, self-check stations, and computer use on Tue, Sep 2. 
Other services –- such as printing -- will resume availability soon. WiFi access continues to be available.

Event List

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Ongoing Events

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Fruits & Veggies

Thursday, October 16, 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: Night Animals

Thursday, October 16, 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

Mother Goose Time

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
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 "Preschool" group

Story Time

Thursday, October 16, 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: Night Creatures

Thursday, October 16, 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

ESL Conversation Circle

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room 2A (Sienna) at Sienna 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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Break Book Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Please join us for a discussion of Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

 

 

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

Please join us for a discussion of Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

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

Special Program - Fall Movie Break

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades

Join us for a fun afternoon watching a stop-motion animation movie about woodland creatures that is based on a classic children's book. A craft and coloring sheets will be available to work on during the movie or at home.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for a fun afternoon watching a stop-motion animation movie about woodland creatures that is based on a classic children's book. A craft and coloring sheets will be available to work on during the movie or at home.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
George Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

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: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

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, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

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, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Mission Bend

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

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, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Missouri City Branch Library

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult

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, Young Adult
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 "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Art Explorers - Yayoi Kusama

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the arts! Join us to learn about famous artists and art styles in this new After-School Break series. This month attendees will learn about Yayoi Kusama and her art style! This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

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

Explore the arts! Join us to learn about famous artists and art styles in this new After-School Break series. This month attendees will learn about Yayoi Kusama and her art style! This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

DIY Diwali Flower Candle Holders

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult

Teens are invited to celebrate Diwali by creating colorful bejeweled clay flower candle holders to take home.

Registration recommended.

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library.

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

Teens are invited to celebrate Diwali by creating colorful bejeweled clay flower candle holders to take home.

Registration recommended.

Materials are provided courtesy of Friends of the George Memorial Library.

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

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

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

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Birds

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Night

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Join us every week for Adult 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: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every week for Adult 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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Arabic Chat Hour

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

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

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Intro to Creative Writing

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Middle Grades

Join us for an introduction to creative writing, where you will write a short story using a given prompt. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Join us for an introduction to creative writing, where you will write a short story using a given prompt. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Anime Club for Teens

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games
Age Group:
Adult

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Teen Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

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

If you enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels, then you’ll love Fulshear Branch Library's Teen Anime Club! At Anime Club, we watch and discuss the first episode of an anime and play an anime-based game of Jeopardy or Kahoot!

This event is in the "Adult" group

24th Annual Genealogy Workshop

All Day
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

All programs plus three bonus presentations will be available virtually and can be watched at your convenience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Description:

This in-house and virtual event features five video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers.

All programs plus three bonus presentations will be available virtually and can be watched at your convenience.