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Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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

Watercolor 101: Desert Landscape

6:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come learn the basics of watercolors and create a simple painting. This painting is of a desert landscape.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

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

Family Story Time - Farm Animals

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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

Toddler Time - We Are Family

10:15am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Community Helpers

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Tree Friends

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

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:15am
Infant
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Multi-sensory activity time for pre-walking infants 0-12 months of age and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Family-History Research: HeritageQuest Database

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

We will cover the HeritageQuest database and each of its collections including the US Census, Revolutionary War Pension Files, and the Freedmen's Bank Records.
 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Community Helpers

11:15am–12:00pm
Preschool
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

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

Family Story Time: Tree Friends

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 "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Fairy Tale Science

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in activities, crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, September 10 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of The School That Escaped the Nazis, by Deborah Cadbury. This is the true story of Anna Essinger, a courageous principal who smuggled her school out of Na

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 - We Are Family

6:30pm–7:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

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

Family Story Time - Farm Animals

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

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

Family Story Time: Grandparents Rock

10:15am–10:45am
Infant, Preschool
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose Time

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

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

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

Toddler Time Story Time: Community Helpers

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

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Tree Friends

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 "Preschool" group

Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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 The Great Divide by Christina Henriquez. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check availability of print copies.

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 "Elementary" group

After-School Break Program - Library Carnival

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Families with school-age children are invited to join us for an afternoon of carnival fun at the library!  Participants will enjoy a variety of classic carnival games, a fun craft, yummy treats, and win awesome prizes! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: A Celebration of Culture

4:15pm–5:15pm
Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with fun crafts! We will immerse ourselves in the culture as we make mini sombreros and cacti. This is a program for grades K-5 only.