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

Building Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Do you like building things? Join us for fun building activities! Participants will be able to build using LEGOs, building blocks, kapla blocks,  and much more. This program will be come and go.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break Program - Mr. Leo’s Variety Puppet Show

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: Performances
Description:

Begin the New Year with Mr. Leo’s Variety Puppet Show! Mr. Leo will bring many of his puppet friends who will share stories, including a story about two young superheroes who are visited by famous heroes and villains.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Cartoons and Crunchies

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:

Come to the library to watch a series of animated movie shorts. Snacks will be provided. For children in grades K-5 only. Registration is required, but space is limited. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Vision Boards

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:

Join us at the Craft Studio to create your own Vision Board—a powerful tool for setting intentions and visualizing your goals.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Penguins & Polar Animals

6:00pm–6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
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. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Night

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, a short video, and puppet show for families with children of all ages. Blankets and pajamas welcome! This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

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: Self-Portraits

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for the opportunity to make your very own self-portrait. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Library. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Space is limited. 

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 "Adult" group

Crochet Crafts: Penguin

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us to learn how to make a small penguin using yarn and a crochet hook!  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Free Eye Screening at the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

As part of the Community Resources Series, Zoom Eye Care will be offering free eye screenings to library patrons. These brief screenings provide a basic overview of eye health based on visual acuity.

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 "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: Winter

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

Saturdays Booked @ UB: The Names, by Florence Knapp

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Saturday, January 10 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp. 

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

Yoga for Gardeners

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Gardening a great physical exercise as well as a therapeutic activity. As we age, some of the gardening chores may start to get difficult.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Shrinky Dinks

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 create incredible shrinking art using shrink plastic. Make charms that can be used to make a key chains, backpack charms, or bracelets.

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 The Once and Future King by T.S.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Digital Planners for Teens

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Digital Resources, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Are you ready to get organized for the new year? Come learn about some free digital planners that are perfect for school or personal use.

Registration is required; register online, in person, or by calling 281-238-2140.

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 "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
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays
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.

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 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. 


 

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