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Writer's Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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.

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Are you writing a book, or have you always wanted to write but aren't sure how to begin?

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

Are you writing a book, or have you always wanted to write but aren't sure how to begin?

The Writing Hour

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Scribe Society

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens

Love to write? Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure writing group just for teens! Meet other young writers, share ideas, and get inspired. All experience levels are welcome! 

This program is for students in grades 9-12.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Love to write? Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure writing group just for teens! Meet other young writers, share ideas, and get inspired. All experience levels are welcome! 

This program is for students in grades 9-12.

Author Shoshana Walter, next to a cover image of her book, "Rehab." To the right is an image of author Barbara Kingsolver, the guest host for this event.

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Writing Hour

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Author Valerie Neal, next to a cover image of her book, "On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts."

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Writer's Workshop: Points of View

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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.

Libraries closed for Easter Holiday

All Day 4/3 - 4/5
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!You can access our:eLibraryStream movies and musicDownload e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazinesDigital Resou...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

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Prose Pros Writing Group

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Are you writing a book, manuscript, or poetry? The Prose Pros Writing Group provides instruction and discussion on various writing topics as well as constructive critiques.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book, manuscript, or poetry? The Prose Pros Writing Group provides instruction and discussion on various writing topics as well as constructive critiques.

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Writer's Block

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

Author Brad Taylor, next to a cover image of his book, "Shadow Strike."

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Writer's Workshop: Points of View

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

Story Spinners Writing Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Are you writing a book, or have you always wanted to write but aren't sure how to begin?

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

Are you writing a book, or have you always wanted to write but aren't sure how to begin?

The Writing Hour

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Author Miranda Cowley Heller, next to a cover image of her book, "What the Deep Water Knows."

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Fresh Ink Poetry Slam

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Share your voice at our Fresh Ink Poetry Slam!

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Share your voice at our Fresh Ink Poetry Slam!

Scribe Society

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens

Love to write? Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure writing group just for teens! Meet other young writers, share ideas, and get inspired. All experience levels are welcome! 

This program is for students in grades 9-12.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Love to write? Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure writing group just for teens! Meet other young writers, share ideas, and get inspired. All experience levels are welcome! 

This program is for students in grades 9-12.

Teen Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Try some fun poetry formats including blackout poetry, shape poetry, and found poetry. For teens in grades 9-12.  No registration required.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Try some fun poetry formats including blackout poetry, shape poetry, and found poetry. For teens in grades 9-12.  No registration required.

Author Jason Reynolds, next to a cover image of his book, "Coach."

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Writing Hour

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

The Writing Hour

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Libraries closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!You can access our:eLibraryStream movies and musicDownload e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazinesDigital Resou...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

The Writing Hour

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Teens, Adult

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.