CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will RE-OPEN on Monday, March 9. 

Cinco Ranch Branch patrons with hold items available for pickup on or before March 6, 2026, currently being held at the Fulshear Branch Library, should visit the Fulshear Branch to pick up those items. If another location is more convenient, please contact the Fulshear Branch Library to have your items rerouted to your preferred pickup location.

 
Any hold requests filled after March 6 will be held at the Cinco Ranch Branch and will be available during its open hours. The pickup location will be indicated on your hold notification.

 

Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEM - Robotics Hour, presented by FTC Robotics

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

Join members from FTC Robotics as they present different STEM stations for the kids to visit: 1. Making a binary bracelet (practice binary coding while making a bracelet with the initials); 2. Building a marshmallow toothpick tower; 3.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Staff Favorites

6:00pm–6:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

10:15am–11:00am
Infant
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
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 conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Rhyme, Reason, and Shadow Puppetry presented by Puppet Pizzazz

2:00pm–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Join Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist Greg Ruhe for Rhyme, Reason, and Shadow Puppetry. Mother Goose and other familiar favorites are illustrated with exciting giant shadow puppet action. The enthusiasm of the puppeteer, Mr.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Identity-Theft Seminar

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join Marla Jurek, from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, for a seminar on Identity Theft. During this seminar, participants will discuss scams and methods used to steal an individual's identity and personal information.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Join us for a pre-recorded conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Kate Quinn. During this pre-recorded virtual conversation, Kate Quinn will discuss her latest fantastical work The Astral Library.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Staff Favorites

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
First Colony Branch Library
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 children's program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Family Story Time: Staff Favorites

11:30am–12:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, 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 "Middle Grades" group
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Description:

In this course, students will learn to use Construct 3, a free online website, to learn all about designing their own games.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Staff Favorites

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
First Colony Branch Library
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 children's program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: DIY Kaleidoscopes

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Combine art and science at this after-school program to create your very own kaleidoscope. Join us to learn about mirrors and reflections, and how the inside of a kaleidoscope works. This program is for children in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut 101: Getting Started

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Want to learn a new way to craft? Come learn how to use the Cricut, an electronic cutting machine that can cut all sorts of designs from materials like paper, vinyl, cardstock, and more!

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

Craft Carnival

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 us for a craft carnival! Create from premade crafts or have fun making something new. Participants will use their imagination and creative skills using paper, glue sticks, and crayons.This program will be come and go. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Swap

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

Join us for Teen Book Swap! Have books you don't want taking up space on your shelf? Bring them in and trade for a new read!

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Spring Time

6:00pm–6:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

10:15am–11:00am
Infant
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
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 conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Spring Time

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
First Colony Branch Library
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 children's program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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

Family Story Time: Spring Time

11:30am–12:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, 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

Toddler Time: Spring Time

10:15am–11:00am
Preschool
First Colony Branch Library
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 children's program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crafty Stitches: Scrapbooking

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

Join us for crafty stitches where each month we have a different craft. This month’s craft is scrapbooking. If you don’t want to do the craft, no worries, bring your own craft and still join in on the conversation.

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

Homeschool Social Hour: Mini Golf

1:00pm–2:30pm
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
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us for Homeschool Social Hour at the library! This program provides a welcoming space for children to make friends and explore new activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Elder Abuse Seminar

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Join Marla Jurek, from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, for an Elder Abuse seminar.