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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Age Group
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Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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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: ABCs & 123s

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: ABC's & 123's

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: ABC's & 123's

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 "Adult" group

Cookbook Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for the First Colony Cookbook Club! There will be refreshments as we vote on a cookbook to be showcased at our next meeting.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: ABC's & 123's

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: Alligators presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife

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:

Alligators: from Egg to Apex – They are the rulers of the swamps, but they start life at the bottom of the food chain.

Libraries closed for Easter Holiday

All Day 4/3–4/5
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, 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:

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

Paint By Numbers

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Are you new to painting? Worried about coming up with your own compositions or colors? Join us for a paint by numbers party that takes all the guesswork out of painting! 

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: April Showers

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: April Showers

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: April Showers

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: April Showers

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

Novel Expectations Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a discussion of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. 

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

Building Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
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:

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more. This program will be come and go.

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

Friends of the First Colony Branch Library Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
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: 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

Pajama Night Story Time: At The Library!

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: At The Library!

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: At The Library!

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.