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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 "Teens" group

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. 

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

Basic Drawing for Teens and Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn some rudimentary drawing techniques including how to represent complex objects using fundamental shapes like triangles, spheres, cones, and such fundamentals as shading in order to create the illusion of depth and texture. 

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

Yarn and a Movie

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Looking for a place to relax while you catch up on your latest crafting project? Join us and your fellow crafters in creating and while watching a film. 

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Description:

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

Family Story Time: Farm

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Sienna Art Club: Pine-Cone Animals

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Get ready for fall by creating pine-cone animals. Join us and learn how to create a fun art piece using pine cones, various art supplies, and your imagination.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Perler-Bead Bugs

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in activities, crafts, and more!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Spiders are Amazing Engineers: Creating Spiderwebs

4:15pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

In this STEM focused program children in grades K-5 will use craft material to create their own spiderwebs, which will help highlight the worlds most talented engineers, Spiders!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Build Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun program to build and create with all kinds of materials on the second Wednesday of each month.  Monthly themed challenges or free building for grades 1-5.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crafty Creators: Sip & Paint

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Relax with a tasty soda or juice and paint to your heart's content! Join us for this free-form paint session where the only limit is your imagination!

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

Family Story Time: Farm

10:15am–10:45am
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
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.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

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

Intro to Kanopy Plus

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Workshop, Computer Classes, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Explore our new streaming resource! Learn how to stream free movies and TV shows with your Fort Bend County Library card via Kanopy Plus. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break Program - Watercolor Crafting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a hands-on watercolor crafting! We will be creating simple but beautiful works of art together inspired by the Fall season.  This program is recommended for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Thankful for Crafts

4:15pm–5:15pm
Elementary
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

What are you thankful for this year? Join us as we show our gratitude through crafts! Paint a fall tree and make a sunflower to give to your friends and family. This program is for grades K-5 only.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Tea House Advent Calendar

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 season with a cozy DIY project at the craft studio! In this guided session, you'll build and decorate your very own Tea House Advent Calendar.

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

Adult Coloring Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Teens, 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: Cranberry Raft Challenge

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:

Students in grades 4-8 will be challenged to build cranberry rafts using cranberries and toothpicks. Rafts will then be put to the test to see if they float! Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for this STEM-based craft.

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

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft?

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

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, 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 "Teens" group

YA Craft: Felt Bookmarks

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn basic sewing skills while making a tea themed bookmark!

This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. 

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

Creative Connection: Maker Market: Kids Craft & Trade Day

11:30am–12:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children will create a simple handmade craft, learn how to price it for a pretend marketplace, and then sell or trade their crafts to each other using play currency.

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

2025 Book Festival

12:00pm–4:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Music, Performances, Workshop, Story Times, History/Genealogy, Book Sales, Book Clubs, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Welcome to 2025 Book Festival! We celebrate literature, creativity, storytelling, and more.  This year, we're featuring our Fort Bend Community Reads pick, Amanda Churchill, author of The Turtle House.

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

Calligraphy for the Holidays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

In this holiday-themed calligraphy workshop, participants will learn decorative lettering techniques to create festive cards and more.