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Rise & Shine Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Everyone, Infant-Preschool, Elementary
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. ...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Everyone, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
Our very own staff member, Tabitha, will lead a writing workshop to breathe life into your idea and develop it into a complete draft. ...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Everyone, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, History/Genealogy, Book Clubs
Description:
Dr. Stephen Klineberg, former professor of Rice University, will present his book, “Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America.”  It is based on over 40 years of research about the development of Houston derived from surveys given...
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Sharing Native Culture

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:
Join us for an exciting and informative program led by Laura Thompson, a respected and trusted community partner, serving numerous nation people and tribes in the Houston area. She will share aspects of Native Culture, retell a popular Native childre...
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Everyone, Infant-Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us at First Colony Branch Library for a Family Science Day at the Library. During this program youth will create and make S.T.E.M. projects such as brush bots, dot-painting, edible geometry, and fizzy rockets. This program is recommended for you...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Everyone, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
Computer Lab -- Indie Author Project representative Emily Gooding will teach prospective authors how to use Biblioboard, Pressbooks, and the Indie Author Project online as well as how they can get professionally published with just their library card...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Games
Description:
Presented by Christopher Melson, Co-Owner of Uncanny Comics and Games. Ever wonder why gamers are so smart? Well, the secret is the games themselves! Join us for a presentation on the secret educational skills behind games such as Magic the Gathering...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
Valerie Sweeten, children’s author and representing Writers in the Schools, will lead a creative writing workshop for young writers in elementary and middle school. ...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
Liara Tamani, author of  will answer any burning questions you have about becoming a writer, the process, how to get published, and how to attract readers! Liara Tamani lives in Houston, Texas. She holds an MFA in writing from Vermont College...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Everyone, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
President of Houston Writers Guild, Fern Brady, will lead a workshop on how to market and publish your masterpiece. ...
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Adulting 101: Basic Sewing Skills

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Adulting can be pretty rough when you don't have instructions! Whether transitioning to adulthood or already there, come learn some valuable skills that will help make it a little easier. This workshop will cover basic sewing skills to tackle mending...
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Everyone, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:
Authors of all ages, experience, and levels are invited to share their works in the Writing Showcase, a safe space where we can all appreciate each other’s works!  ...