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Book Fest: Myth and Mayhem Escape Room!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Entering the library, you pass through a portal into another time and place. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and find your way through multiple mythical worlds to re...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Entering the library, you pass through a portal into another time and place. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and find your way through multiple mythical worlds to return to the present?

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.

2024 Book Fest: Myths and Legends

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Performances, Book Sales, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Welcome to 2024 Book Fest! We celebrate literature, creativity, storytelling, and more.  This year, our theme is "Myths and Legends."  We will be featuring an interview w...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Performances, Book Sales, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Welcome to 2024 Book Fest!

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

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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 n...

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 "Preschool" group.

Special Youth Program: Imagination Stations

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Games
Age Group:
Preschool
Description:

Join us for an hour of imaginative play at the library! We'll start with some brief songs and rhymes to wake up our imagination, then children and their caregivers will rotate thro...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Games
Description:

Join us for an hour of imaginative play at the library! We'll start with some brief songs and rhymes to wake up our imagination, then children and their caregivers will rotate through a variety of dramatic play stations together.

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

Family Program: Life-Size Games

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades,
Description:

Join us as we take some of our favorite classic games and bring them to life! Giant Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, Giant Uno, Jenga, and more! This program is recommended for famil...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us as we take some of our favorite classic games and bring them to life! Giant Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, Giant Uno, Jenga, and more! This program is recommended for families with children of all ages.

Family-History Research: U.S. Civil War Records

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Description:

Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records.  We will cover how and where to obtain copies of c...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records.  We will cover how and where to obtain copies of compiled service records and pensions for both Union and Confederate

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.

Book Fest: Polynesian Performance

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join us for back-to-back performances with My Hula Hut!  The first performance is at 11am, with a second performance at 12pm in the Amphitheater.Journey through the Pacific Is...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Join us for back-to-back performances with My Hula Hut!  The first performance is at 11am, with a second performance at 12pm in the Amphitheater.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us as we discuss Runaways, Vol. 1-2, by Rainbow Rowell. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us as we discuss Runaways, Vol. 1-2, by Rainbow Rowell. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. No registration required.

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

Creative Connection: Crafty Friends-giving

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

What are you thankful for? Gather your besties and join us as we celebrate the people we are most thankful for, our friends. We will have crafts, and fun activities to enjoy with y...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Movies, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

What are you thankful for? Gather your besties and join us as we celebrate the people we are most thankful for, our friends. We will have crafts, and fun activities to enjoy with your closest friends.

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.

Book Fest: Polynesian Performance (2nd performance)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join us for back-to-back performances with My Hula Hut!  The first performance is at 11am, with a second performance at 12pm in the Amphitheater. Journey through the Pacifi...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Join us for back-to-back performances with My Hula Hut!  The first performance is at 11am, with a second performance at 12pm in the Amphitheater.

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

2024 Book Fest Raffle!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Make sure you get a raffle ticket from the front doors and every author you visit for a chance to win prizes at the 2024 Book Fest Raffle! If you received a raffle ticket from Book...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Make sure you get a raffle ticket from the front doors and every author you visit for a chance to win prizes at the 2024 Book Fest Raffle!

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

Youth Special Program: International Games Day!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for a thrilling afternoon packed with trivia, board games, and Wii and Xbox adventures! Drop in to play a favorite game with friends or learn a new one! For grades 3-8.

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us for a thrilling afternoon packed with trivia, board games, and Wii and Xbox adventures! Drop in to play a favorite game with friends or learn a new one! For grades 3-8.

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

Book Fest: Keynote Q&A with Stacey Swann

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Please join us in welcoming the 2024 Fort Bend Community Reads Pick, Stacey Swann, author of 'Olympus, Texas.'  "Olympus, Texas" is a bighearted novel with technicolor charact...

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Book Clubs
Description:

Please join us in welcoming the 2024 Fort Bend Community Reads Pick, Stacey Swann, author of 'Olympus, Texas.'  "Olympus, Texas" is a bighearted novel with technicolor characters, plenty of Texas swagger, and a powder keg of

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

Huddle Around the Puzzles!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Take a break from the mundane, meet new people, and challenge yourself with a puzzle of your choice! We'll have group speed-puzzling competitions as well! Puzzles are provided. ...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Take a break from the mundane, meet new people, and challenge yourself with a puzzle of your choice! We'll have group speed-puzzling competitions as well!

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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 n...

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
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...

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.

Cloud-Storage Basics: Google Drive and OneDrive

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Learn the key features and differences between these two cloud-storage systems to discover which one is best suited for your needs. Registration required; please register online, i...

Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Learn the key features and differences between these two cloud-storage systems to discover which one is best suited for your needs. Registration required; please register online, in-person, or by calling 281-238-2817.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
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.

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills. This month, teens reflect their unique ...

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Teens who enjoy anime culture join to watch anime and participate in related activities such as crafts, recipes, and learning new skills.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board Game Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
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 explo...

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
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 Libr...

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

Creative Writing Write-In!

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 2B (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come and go as you please to a quiet space to write with other writers! Crank out your daily 3,367 words, play catch up, or get ahead on your creative projects! Conference Room 2B ...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2B (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Come and go as you please to a quiet space to write with other writers! Crank out your daily 3,367 words, play catch up, or get ahead on your creative projects!

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

Pajama Night Story Time: Thankful for You

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary,
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!

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: Birds

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary,
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 welco...

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!