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The Meeting Room at the following libraries will be open as warming centers ONLY on Monday, January 20, from 10 am to 6 pm. Regular library services will NOT be available. ONLY service animals will be allowed.

All other libraries will remain CLOSED for the holiday.

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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.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 8:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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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.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:15am
Infant
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Description:

Come learn about LinkedIn Learning which hosts over 16,000 courses designed to help you gain professional skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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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.

Anime Community Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. In this month's activity, participants will enjoy DIY bubble tea and make buttons from recycled manga.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
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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 "Young Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 5e Adventure

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join us as we go off on adventure to save the realm in the table top role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons 5e; DMed by your local librarian here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  If you have never played before, no worries!  We wi

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

Pajama Night Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: 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. Pajamas and blankets are welcome.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Sweet Treats

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

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

D&D Character Creation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Create a character and character sheet for the popular role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons.  Participants will invent a character backstory and roll for character stats. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Description:

Access over 16,000 courses designed to help you gain professional skills. Whether you want to get better at your current job, explore new skills to grow professionally, or improve your job hunting, LinkedIn Learning has something for you!

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

MS Word Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Learn the basics of computer use. Newcomers to computers can also learn and improve mouse and typing skills.
 

Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908.

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
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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.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Bats and Spiders

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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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.

Email 101: Getting Started with the Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Create an email and learn how to access incoming email, compose an email, send reply emails, and how to attach items to an email. 

Registration is required. Register online or call 281-238-2100 to sign up.