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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Women’s History Month Film Series: On the Basis of Sex (2018; PG-13)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

In honor of Women’s History Month, young wife, mother and lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg battles the U.S. Supreme Court for gender equality and women's rights.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crochet Basics for Teens

10:00am–11:00am
Teens
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Curious about crochet? This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics - how to hold a hook, make simple stitches, and start creating with yarn. No experience needed and no pressure to be perfect.

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!

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: Dogs

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: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.  

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: -Nintendo Switch Tournament

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:

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Compete against friends and fellow Nintendo enthusiasts to claim the title of champion! Join in the tournament for a chance to win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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

Master Gardener Talk – Container Gardening

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:
Fort Bend County Master Gardener, Shelly Beck will be speaking at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Container Gardening.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Join our discussion of Pride & Prej

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

Board Game Day

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a rainy-day activity - and they're more than just Monopoly! Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike. Come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us!

This event is in the "Adult" group

BVSCU: Home Buying

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Patrons are invited to learn about the home buying process. Learn from the experts at Brazos Valley Credit Union about mortgages and refinancing options that can save you money and time.  

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

Nifty Needlers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, 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 every second Saturday and third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcome.

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

Creative Connections: Slime Making

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
Description:

Join us to create colorful slime to play with and take home.

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

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

Creative Connections: Painting with Watercolor Pencils

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

Learn to paint with watercolor pencils! This class is led by artist Joseph Dixon from Young Audiences of Houston. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEM- Robotics Hour presented by FTC Robotics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

Join members from FTC Robotics as they present different STEM stations for the kids to visit: 1. Making a binary bracelet (practice binary coding while making a bracelet with the initals) 2. Building a marshmallow toothpick tower 3.

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Culinary Club: Meatless March

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food!  Culinary Club is a monthly potluck and recipe exchange.  Join us as we sample each other’s creations, discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen!  Cook

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Need tech help? Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device. Registration not required.