CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be closed for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. Holds can be picked up through Thu, Jan 8 at Cinco Ranch Branch. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch

Beginning Fri, Jan 9, until the re-opening of the Cinco Ranch Branch building, all items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch on Jan 9 to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Upcoming Events

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Ongoing Events

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This event is in the "Adult" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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: Conference 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 "Adult" group

Novel Expectations Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join in a discussion of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. This book club meets on the second Thursday of the month. No registration required. Call 281-238-2817 to check availability of print copies.

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

Amigurumi Afternoon

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a cozy hour of yarn crafting every Thursday afternoon!

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 "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 - Black History Month Treasure Hunt

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:

Embark on a clue-filled adventure around the library to learn about trailblazers such as Katherine Johnson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of Black History Month! Can you locate all of the clues, crack the code, and find the treasure?

This event is in the "Elementary" group

After-School Break: Yucky Valentines

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:

Join us to enjoy a yucky Valentine story and create a card and gift for your friends and family. Learn the art of quilling, or rolled paper, to make 3-D holiday cards and write a "love-ly" message on a flag to add to a festive pencil.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Craft Studio: Lip Gloss Keychain

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:

Attendees will create fun and functional keychains that hold mini lip gloss tubes. 

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 "Adult" group

Microsoft Word 2021 Basics

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Description:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Word 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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

Creative Connections: DIY Friendship Bracelets

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

Let's make friendship bracelets! All supplies will be provided.

For children in grades 4-8.  Space is limited to first 20 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Crochet Crafts: Scarf

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 simple scarf using yarn and a crochet hook!  

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 "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

YAH Express Children's Theatre - Celebrating Black History

2:30pm–3:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Description:

Join Express Children's Theatre as they celebrate black history with music, dance, and poetry. This program is for families. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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

Sunglasses Decorating

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
First Colony Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come and decorate a fun pair of sunglasses for a party, Mardi Gras, a trip, or just for fun! Sunglasses and beads/decorations will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you may want to use. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Day DIY Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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:
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit by making your own chocolate covered strawberries at the library!

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
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

Saturdays Booked @ UB: Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer

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, February 14 at 10:30 am, for a lively discussion of Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer.