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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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Rise & Shine Story Time: Favorites

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
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

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–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 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–5:00pm
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 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–5:00pm
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 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
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am–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 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
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 of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

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

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Workshop
Description:

Start the school year by learning about the different sections of the library's youth department.

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

Friends of First Colony Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

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 Youth Program - Shimmer Flute Choir "Critters & Trolls"

10:15am–11:15am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Families and children are invited to join us for a special story time program with flautists! Two stories will be told with narration and music, presented by The Shimmer Flute Choir:

Three Crotchety Cats by Sonny Burnette

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

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

11:00am–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

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

Family Story Time: Back to School

11:30am–12:15pm
Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Study Lounge

3:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

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

Homeschool Social Hour: Ice Cream Social

1:00pm–2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join us for Homeschool Social Hour at the library! This program provides a welcoming space for kids to make friends and explore new activities. Parents can network, share resources, and exchange ideas while the kids enjoy crafts, games, and more.

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

Family Story Time: Pets

11:30am–12:15pm
Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Family Story Time: Opposites

11:30am–12:15pm
Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Libraries closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed for Fair Day

All Day
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/30
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/25–12/28
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed at 5 pm for New Year's Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
Some Branches
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, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs
Description:

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

You can access our: