UPDATE: September 2, 2025

Network services will gradually be restored this week -- starting with the online catalog, account access, Internet, self-check stations, and computer use on Tue, Sep 2. 
Other services –- such as printing -- will resume availability soon. WiFi access continues to be available.

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This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Pie Garland

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Celebrate the Fall season with a handmade touch! Create a festive felt pie garland in our Craft Studio—perfect for cozying up your kitchen, mantel, or bookshelf. 

Seating is limited; registration required. 

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Elephants

6:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Coloring Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us every week for Adult 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 "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Sand Timers - STEM

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Make your own timer using sand and plastic bottles! Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this STEM-based craft. Space is limited! 

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

Fire Safety Presentation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

October is National Fire Safety Month! The local Fulshear fire department will be joining us at the library to present information for kids and their families to be prepared in case of an emergency.

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

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

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!

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

Family Story Time: Spooky Story Time

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Enjoy family-friendly Halloween stories for all ages along with songs and a craft.

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

Rise & Shine Story Time: Forest Friends

10:30am–11:00am
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
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. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Learn how to create and maintain your home’s container garden from a Fort Bend County Master Gardeners presenter! No registration is required.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Halloween Masks

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

Youth in grade 4-8 are invited to create Halloween masks! Join us to turn regular paperboard masks into chilling disguises. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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

Twilight Turns 20: Still Sparkling After All These Years

1:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Twilight, by Stephanie Meyers, was published 20 years ago!  Celebrate the occasion with a screening of the first Twilight movie, followed by brief discussion and friendly debates for true Twi-hard fans.  One lucky patro

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Beaded Bookmarks 

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 in designing your own beaded bookmark. A simple and fast craft to motivate your reading.   

  

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

Creative Connections: Pumpkin Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity while you paint a pumpkin! All supplies will be provided.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited to first 20 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

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

Nifty Needlers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you like to crochet, knit, or sew? Bring your yarn, strings, and needles to Fulshear Branch Library and let’s thread together! Nifty Needlers meets the third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is required.

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

Creative Connections: Cookie Decorating

2:30pm–3:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for cookie decorating with a fall theme.

This program, which takes place in Room 2C, is for students in grades 4-8 only.

Materials for this program are made possible by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

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

Fire Saftey presented by Sugar Land Fire Department

2:00pm–2:45pm
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
Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children and families are invited to join us for a special fire safety program! Enjoy a special visit from local Sugar Land firefighters, who will explain fire safety tips, give a brief demonstration, and a fire truck tour!

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

Wild Bird Adventures: Birds, Books, and Beyond

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Soar into the world of birds! Guests from Wild Bird Adventures will introduce participants to live hawks and owls in this informative presentation.

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

Sienna Book Club

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

This month, we will be discussing Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes.

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

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
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 "Young Adult" group

"Teacher in the Library" After School Homework Help

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult
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.