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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Hand Coloring Photographs

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, 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 "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 "Infant" group
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Lunar New Year Market

11:00am–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Are you clever enough to solve the riddles at the Lantern Riddle table? If you are, you’ll win a prize! Visit the Chinese calligraphy table to watch the masters at work, and get “Happy New Year’ or “Blessing” or “Good Fortune” written in Chinese!

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Lunar New Year: Traditional Chinese Musical Performance

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The North America Youth Chinese Association will be performing traditional Chinese music on classical stringed instruments.

This event is in the "Infant" group
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Lunar New Year: Tai Chi Demonstration

1:30pm–2:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

The USA Tai Chi Academy will be bringing their best students to showcase the health benefits of tai chi as the beauty of the martial art. Start the year off with a new way to exercise and find zen through mindfulness!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime and Ramen Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us to enjoy some anime and ramen! No registration required. This program is intended for ages 14-18.  

Materials for this program are provided with the generous support of the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

Authors Spotlight: Weston Breaux and DeAndrae Hinton

2:00pm–3:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Description:

Weston Breaux: Growing up as a middle child often means learning to live in between — between attention and invisibility, independence and belonging. 

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connection: Game Day

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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Lunar New Year: Raffle

2:45pm–3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Make sure you get a raffle ticket at the Lantern Riddles table to participate! Win a special Lunar New Year prize to take home. Must be present to win.

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Lunar New Year: Tradition of Lion Dance Explained

3:00pm–3:15pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn more about the ceremonial lion dance that appears at every Lunar New Year celebration! Get a chance to get up close and personal with the “lions,” take photos with the dancers, and learn how they bring the lions to life!

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Lunar New Year: Lion Dance

3:15pm–3:45pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join us for the ceremonial lion dance to ring in the year of the horse! Lion dances are colorful, energetic, and acrobatic, accompanied by powerful drums.

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: Multipurpose 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

Family-History Research: Beginning Genealogy

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:

Learn about the genealogical information available at Fort Bend County Libraries for the beginning genealogical researcher.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Play

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

Parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years of age are invited to play and explore sensory stations! Engage in imaginative and collaborative play that supports your toddler's early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fulshear Foodies: Great Greens

11:30am–1:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join the Fulshear Foodies, our community's potluck and cookbook book club, at the Fulshear Branch Library!

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

Sienna 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 Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. 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.

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 - George Memorial Library

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
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.