Reminder:

The fine-free period will end on Sunday, November 30. Library cards with $5+ fines and fees will be blocked from checkout. 

Upcoming Events

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Dinosaurs

6:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
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

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose 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 "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: STEM Challenge: Gumdrop Bridges

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Using only gumdrops and toothpicks, make a bridge that can support a book! Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this STEM-based craft.

All libraries will OPEN at 12 noon

8:00am–12:00pm
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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, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs
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

12:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crochet Crafts: Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us to learn the basics of crochet and what you can make with yarn and a hook!   

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  

Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

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

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

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

Friday Afternoon Board Games

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a way to pass the time. They also benefit your brain, your social skills, and your well-being. So, bring a friend or just yourself and join us in playing some fun board games.

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

Twirling Toddlers

3:15pm–4:00pm
Infant, Preschool
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Studio 7 Dance Company will be hosting a dance class for little ones, ages 2 to 6.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

YS Volunteer Interviews - BY INVITE ONLY

10:00am–11:30am
Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Registration Required
Description:

Must have an application for volunteering with the Youth Department to set up in-person interview for a spot. For more information, please contact the Cinco Ranch Branch Library Youth Department at 281-633-4606.

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

10:00am–4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Nintendo Switch Games & Snacks

11:00am–12:00pm
Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to a Nintendo Switch games and snacks! Play games for a chance to win some amazing prices! Materials for this program were made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of Murder in Rose Hi

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

🍪 Cookie Catapults: A Merry STEM Challenge!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:
Get ready to launch into holiday fun with our Cookie Catapults workshop!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Book “Speed Dating” 

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

If you find yourself in a reading slump or looking for something new to read, consider joining us for a "speed dating" program but for books! 

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

Nifty Needlers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets every second Saturday and third Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Taylor Swift Birthday Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all Swifties! Celebrate Taylor’s birthday with a come-and-go party just for teens!

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

Battle of the Bots with iCode Sugar Land

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades, Teens
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays
Registration Required
Description:

Engage in a hands-on robotics workshop using VEX Robotics kits. Participants will build and program robots with Scratch block coding, incorporating sensors for interactivity. The session concludes with a friendly Battle Bots competition. 

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

9:00am–8:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crosswords, Word Searches, and Other Puzzles

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for a morning of puzzles, word searches, crosswords, sudoku, and much more! Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Culinary Club: Cookie Exchange!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook