Reminder:

The fine-free period will end on Sunday, November 30. Library cards with $5+ fines and fees will be blocked from checkout. 

Upcoming Events

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

Friday Afternoon Board Games

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Board games are more than just a way to pass the time. They also benefit your brain, your social skills, and your well-being. So, bring a friend or just yourself and join us in playing some fun board games.

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

Twirling Toddlers

3:15pm–4:00pm
Infant, Preschool
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Studio 7 Dance Company will be hosting a dance class for little ones, ages 2 to 6.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

YS Volunteer Interviews - BY INVITE ONLY

10:00am–11:30am
Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Registration Required
Description:

Must have an application for volunteering with the Youth Department to set up in-person interview for a spot. For more information, please contact the Cinco Ranch Branch Library Youth Department at 281-633-4606.

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: Toys & Play

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 "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Nintendo Switch Games & Snacks

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 grades 4-8 are invited to a Nintendo Switch games and snacks! Play games for a chance to win some amazing prices! Materials for this program were made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.  

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 Murder in Rose Hi

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

🍪 Cookie Catapults: A Merry STEM Challenge!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:
Get ready to launch into holiday fun with our Cookie Catapults workshop!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Book “Speed Dating” 

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

If you find yourself in a reading slump or looking for something new to read, consider joining us for a "speed dating" program but for books! 

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

S.T.E.P. into College: P: Plan for What’s Next

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Take a peek behind the curtain of the college admissions process and explore how colleges build their freshman class with William Keaton, Director of College Readiness for Yes Prep Schools.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Taylor Swift Birthday Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all Swifties! Celebrate Taylor’s birthday with a come-and-go party just for teens!

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

Battle of the Bots with iCode Sugar Land

2:30pm–3:30pm
Middle Grades, Teens
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays
Registration Required
Description:

Engage in a hands-on robotics workshop using VEX Robotics kits. Participants will build and program robots with Scratch block coding, incorporating sensors for interactivity. The session concludes with a friendly Battle Bots competition. 

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

9:00am–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 "Adult" group

Crosswords, Word Searches, and Other Puzzles

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 puzzles, word searches, crosswords, sudoku, and much more! Registration is not required.

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

University Branch Culinary Club: Cookie Exchange!

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.

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.

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

K-Pop Craft Time

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join your fellow K-Pop fans for a fun Christmas-themed crafting event! We will decorate toploaders and make keychains. Hot chocolate and gingerbread will be given out while K-Pop holiday tunes play as you work on your crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Teen Financial Literacy Series

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons 5e Adventure

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Mamie George Branch Library
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Teens
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