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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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

Whispers of the Sea: A Mezmerizing Mermaid Extravaganza presented by Houston Mermaids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 visit with a mermaid! Participants will have the opportunity to listen to our mermaid friend share tales about ocean animals and learn about how we can help keep ocean safe for other animals.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: In the Ocean

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 30-minute 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: In the Ocean

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: In the Ocean

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 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Tween Cartoons

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: Movies
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited for an afternoon of cartoons! Snacks will be provided.

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

Science with Colors

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 the youth staff to explore science with a touch of color! Make your way through a variety of colorful experiments at this come and go program! This program is made possible thanks to the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

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: Dinosaurs!

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 30-minute 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Stewie's Magic Hat presented by Honey Goodenough

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 puppeteer Honey Goodenough as she tells the story of Stewie, a story with magical messes, musical dragons, and many more amusements! Will Stewie be able to find the hat that fits him best?

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Dinosaurs!

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 30-minute 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: Dinosaurs!

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: Dinosaurs!

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 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

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: Arts & Crafts
Description:

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Super Smash Bro. Ultimate enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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.

Cartoons & Crafts

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of cartoons and crafts.

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: To the Zoo!

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 30-minute 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

The Creature Teacher

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Are you ready to venture on an extraordinary animal educational journey filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures? Join the Creature Teacher for a live animal program featuring exciting exotic animals!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: To the Zoo!

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 30-minute 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: To the Zoo!

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: To the Zoo!

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 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Tween Cartoons

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: Movies
Description:

Youth in grades 4-8 are invited for an afternoon of cartoons! Snacks will be provided.

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.

Libraries closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center 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:

Libraries closed for Fair Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center 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: