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Upcoming Events

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ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Craft Squad: Woven Bookmarks

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

Using a small wooden loom, patrons will learn simple techniques to hand-weave a beautiful bookmark.  Seating and supplies are limited.  Registration required. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Friends of First Colony Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

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 of all ages 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

Special Youth Program - Shimmer Flute Choir "Critters & Trolls"

10:15am–11:15am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Families and children are invited to join us for a special story time program with flautists! Two stories will be told with narration and music, presented by The Shimmer Flute Choir:

Three Crotchety Cats by Sonny Burnette

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

Everyday Essentials: Budgeting Basics

10:30am–11:30am
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Unsure about where to begin when it comes to budgeting? Stress no more, join us and learn about the basics of budgeting presenting by Janelle Johnson of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services.

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

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

11:00am–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

Back-to-School Fair

2:00pm–3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Description:

Learn about library resources that can help you with homework, test prep, and research while you make back-to-school crafts.  For families with children in grades K-12.

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

College Camp

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for information ranging from what to pack for school, how to shop deals, and preparing for your first days on campus or online!

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

Get WILD for Raptors!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Hawks and kites and eagles, or my!  Soar into the world of raptors and discover their key role as top predators.  Wild Bird Adventures provides a home and habitat to birds that can no longer live in the wild.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Mix Bookclub

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Library Branch: Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us the first Monday of every month for The Mix Book Club! This month's selection is The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Young Girls by Anissa Gray.

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 of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Embroidered Bookmarks

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Half the fun of reading is using your favorite bookmark. This program will have participants making an embroidered paper bookmark. Participants will receive a marked cardstock bookmark which they will stitch along the printed pattern.

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 "Young Adult" group

Color Our World Art Talk & Creation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

For teens in grades 9-12.

Inspired to "color our world", learn about contemporary artists while creating your own masterpiece inspired by these works of art. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Board Game Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: 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

ESL Conversation Circle

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place the first Monday of the month. No registration required.

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

Prose Pros Writing Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second half of this workshop, those interested will have th

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

Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

 

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

Movie Night:

6:00pm–8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

The library will show the first movie from a series based on the bestselling books written by J.K. Rowling.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Microsoft Word Intermediate

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Want to expand your knowledge of Microsoft Word? Join our course and learn how to adjust tabs, indent, create bullets & numbering, add and manipulate images, & more.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Resume Writing

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to use MS Word to create a resume that showcases your skills. We will cover how to use free templates, format your resume, and save it in required formats.

Registration is required.

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–5:00pm
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 of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!