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Upcoming Events

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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: In the Ocean

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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

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

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

Prose Pros Writing Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second half of this workshop, those interested will have th

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

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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.

Building Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us every other Tuesday this Summer for a Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card!

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: Magic

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes 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 "Adult" group.

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Getting to Know Your iPhone

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Whether you are new to smartphones or just need a refresher, this class covers everything from basic functions to exploring apps and downloading eBooks.

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

Family Story Time-My Pet

10:15am - 10:45am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, 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.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

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 "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

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

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler 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 toddlers aged 1-3. Take-home craft 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: Dinosaurs

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
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 will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Day Readers Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us in a discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. 

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 "Elementary" group.

School-Age Program: Three Nasty Gnarlies

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

This performance is presented by ARTreach’s Books Alive! program, which develops and performs musical-theater performances based on beloved children’s books that inspire literacy and promote theatrical creativity.

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

Family Program: Monty the Magician

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us for a magic show that is high energy, fast paced, very animated, alive with surprises and filled with fun for all. 

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

Microsoft Excel 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Daunted by spreadsheets? Join us and learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

This class is for adults and teens, 14 years and older and will take place in the Computer Lab.

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 "Middle Grades" group.

Creative Connection: Movie & Masks

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Students will watch the movie: The Bad Guys. The infamous Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School-Age Program: Three Nasty Gnarlies

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

This performance is presented by ARTreach’s Books Alive! program, which develops and performs musical-theater performances based on beloved children’s books that inspire literacy and promote theatrical creativity.

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

Family Coloring Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every week for Family Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

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

CRAFT: Beyond the Basics of Embroidery

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to chain stitch in Beyond the Basics Embroidery! Although we will not be covering all the basics, this workshop is still open to people of all levels of experience, just don't expect to learn your basic stitches this time.