Delay Opening Alert

The George Memorial Library in Richmond and the Library Administration Building will open at 12 pm on Mon, Feb 9, because there will be no water in the buildings. Notary services will also be unavailable during this time.

CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–12:00pm
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Find bargains galore at the Friends of the Albert George Branch Library in Needville! Browse a wide selection of adult and children’s books, magazines, puzzles, movies, and music, all at prices that are hard to beat. 

Family-History Research: Genealogy Mini Workshop

10:00am–11:30am
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

We will meet in the Genealogy & Local History Department at the George Memorial Library. We will offer a mini workshop where you can learn how to uncover your ancestors' stories.

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

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Description:

AARP is assisting patrons with free tax returns on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from February 2 - April 13. This is by appointment only (ranging from 9:30am - 2:30pm).

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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Imagination Stations

10:15am–11:00am
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Description:

Join us for an hour of imaginative play at the library!

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 "Adult" group

Intro to Knitting

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Have you been meaning to learn how to knit, but online videos don’t quite cut it?

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

The Writing Hour

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

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

Chess Community Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

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

Creative Connection - March Madness: Switch & Create

11:30am–12:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Get ready for a little friendly competition and a lot of creativity! March Madness: Switch & Create combines Nintendo Switch game play with hands-on crafts.

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

Board Game Cafe

12:00pm–4:00pm
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! Including Mansions of Madness 2nd edition, Return to Dark Tower, T.I.M.E. Stories, and more!

This program is aimed at those 12 years and older. 

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

Spring Puzzle Fest: Puzzle & Game Swap

1:00pm–4:00pm
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Tired of the jigsaw puzzles and board games you’ve got at home?  Donate your gently used puzzles and games to the library, then “shop the swap” to find new-to-you items to take home. Bring board games and puzzles of 250

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

Spring Puzzle Fest: Speed-Puzzling Competition

1:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Description:

Gather a team of up to 4 people for our Speed-Puzzling Competition. Teams will have 2 hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle.  The team that completes their puzzle the fastest wins!

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 "Adult" group

Crosswords, Word Searches, and Sudoku

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us at the Fulshear Branch Library for a morning of word searches, crosswords, sudoku, and much more! Registration is not required. 


 

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Description:

AARP is assisting patrons with free tax returns on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from February 2 - April 13. This is by appointment only (ranging from 9:30am - 2:30pm).

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 (up through grade 8) and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:15am
Infant
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Tax Assistance

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Tax Assistance

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Representatives from AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns by appointment only. Please schedule in person at the Sugar Land Branch Library Adult Reference Desk or by phone at 281-238-2140.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Booked on Crime: Mystery Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

This month, we will be discussing The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen. This title is available in print. 

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Mission Bend Branch Library

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help - Missouri City Branch Library

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.