CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. VOTING WILL take place at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

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Creative Connections: Beaded Wind Chimes

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Close your eyes and imagine the sound of a wind chime. Hear the peaceful sounds of bells ringing as the wind passes through. Make this tranquil scene a reality by creating your own Beaded Wind Chime on Thursday, March 5.

Pajama Night Story Time: Pets

6:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (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! 

Adult Coloring Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, 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. 

Arabic Chat Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

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!

Mysterious Readers Book Club

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

Join us in a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt! New book club members are always welcome! The Mysterious Readers Book Club meet on the first Friday of each month.

Special Middle Grade Program - Slime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Channel your inner mad scientist as we create slime. Learn about the science behind slime and how you can make it at home. This program is for youth in grades 4-8.

Craft Squad: Making a Book

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

In this workshop, participants will take part in designing and creating their very own customized journal. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Perler Bead Palooza

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

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. Supplies provided. 

Senior Social Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:
Senior Social Club is a relaxed, welcoming space for seniors to connect, unwind, and enjoy time together.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

AARP is assisting individuals with free tax returns on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from February 2 - April 13. This is by appointment only (ranging from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm).

Buffalo Soldiers

10:00am–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Texas Parks and Wildlife invite you to learn about the 19th century both free and enslaved African American soldiers that served the United States Army. 

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!

Bilingual Story Time

10:15am–11:15am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

*Ticketed Program

Hammered Flower Prints

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate spring with a hammered flower print! Learn how to transfer the natural dyes from fresh flowers to fabric to create a unique floral print. 

Lunar New Year Cuisine

11:00am–12:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Begin the new year with good food that brings luck and good fortune! Partake in traditional celebratory foods served for Lunar New Year! We’ll be talking about the symbolism behind each food and serving samples.

Hand Coloring Photographs

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join local artist Jerry Poscovsky for a workshop where he teaches a technique for coloring over photographs with high quality pastels.  

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

Lunar New Year Market

11:00am–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Are you clever enough to solve the riddles at the Lantern Riddle table? If you are, you’ll win a prize! Visit the Chinese calligraphy table to watch the masters at work and get “Happy New Year," “Blessing,” or “Good Fortune” written in Chinese!

Lunar New Year: Traditional Chinese Musical Performance

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The North America Youth Chinese Orchestra will perform traditional Chinese music on classical stringed instruments.

Lunar New Year: Tai Chi Demonstration

1:30pm–2:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The USA Tai Chi Academy will bring their best students to showcase the health benefits of tai chi as the beauty of the martial art. Start the year off with a new way to exercise and find Zen through mindfulness!

Anime and Ramen Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us to enjoy some anime and ramen! No registration required. This program is intended for ages 14-18.  

Materials for this program are provided with the generous support of the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

Authors Spotlight: Weston Breaux and DeAndrae Hinton

2:00pm–3:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Description:

Weston Breaux: Growing up as a middle child often means learning to live in between — between attention and invisibility, independence and belonging. 

Creative Connection: Game Day

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.