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Upcoming Events

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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

DIY Bandana Charm Necklace

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Mamie George Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

This month our craft will be a DIY Bandana Charm Necklace!  We will upcycle Bandanas using jewelry charms and scissors to create a fun new accessory! Materials will be provided, but if you have your own bandanas or charms you would like

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Zoo

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: Things That Go

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

Build and Create Club

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

Come build with the library! We'll have LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, boxes, and other building blocks and tools. There are monthly challenges, or you can build whatever you can imagine! This program is recommended for grades K-5.

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

Children's Game Day

4:00pm–4:45pm
Preschool, Elementary
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Games
Description:

Get ready for a fun-filled Game Day at the library! Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of board games, card games and exciting activities. From classic favorites to new challenges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Dot Day Celebration!

4:15pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for our 2nd annual Dot Day celebration! Express your creativity with a fun painting project inspired by the award-winning story, The Dot, by author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.

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

Family Story Time - Camping

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: Construction Zone

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: Zoo

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: Things That Go

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

ESL Conversation Circle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to join us to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: STEM Lab - Rockets!

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:

Join a race to the moon! Learn about rockets and how to make them at home using different household items. This program is for children in grades 1-5 only. This program is made possible by the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

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

Creative Connections: Build Your Beary Own Best Friend

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Get ready to stitch, snuggle, and sew at a program “stuffed” full of fun! Join us on Thursday, September 4, at 4 pm, to Build Your Own Beary Best Friend.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Creative Crew

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Test Kitchen: Edible Cookie Dough Edition

5:00pm–6:00pm
Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking session just for teens! Learn how to make safe, delicious edible cookie dough from scratch - no baking required. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Night

6:00pm–6:45pm
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, action rhymes, a short video and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

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

Hand Coloring Photographs

11:00am–1:00pm
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:

Join local artist Jerry Poscovsky for a workshop where he teaches a technique for coloring over photographs with high quality pastels.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Badge Holder Decorating

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us and decorate your own badge holder! Choose from a variety of cute charms, beads and more to personalize your work or student ID holder. This program is intended for teens ages 14-18. All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. This month, come enjoy mochi ice cream!

Registration recommended.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Dungeons and Dragons 5e Adventure

5:00pm–7:00pm
Young Adult
Mamie George Branch Library
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us as we go off on adventure to save the realm in the tabletop role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons 5e; DMed by your local librarian here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  If you have never played before, no worries! We can

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Grandparents Rock

6:00pm–6:30pm
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. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!