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Teens Learn to Crochet - Part 1

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Learn to crochet this summer at the Fulshear Branch Library! During this two-month long series, you'll learn the basics of the craft with your instructors leading you along the jou...

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Learn to crochet this summer at the Fulshear Branch Library! During this two-month long series, you'll learn the basics of the craft with your instructors leading you along the journey. No prior experience needed.

This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Program: Building Day

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Description:

Using LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, blocks, and more--let's build! We'll have building challenges for you to try out, or you're welcome to build whatever you can imagine.  Mat...

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Description:

Using LEGO, Keva Planks, Squigz, blocks, and more--let's build! We'll have building challenges for you to try out, or you're welcome to build whatever you can imagine. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one Q&A session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your p...

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Need tech help? Book a one-on-one Q&A session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device or use one of the library's computers.

This event is in the "Infant-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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Favorite

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult, Everyone
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: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult, Everyone
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! 

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Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Infant-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: Infant-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-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Movie: Migration

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Sienna) at Sienna Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Everyone
Description:

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie! Migration (2023) Released in 2023, this animated comedy adventure is about a family of ducks that try to co...

Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Beat the heat this Summer and join us for an afternoon movie!

Migration (2023)

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Active Adult Series: Popcorn And a Movie: National Treasure

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a great movie! Nicolas Cage stars in this action-adventure film as a historian on the hunt for the ultimate prize, hidden on the bac...

Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Join us to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a great movie! Nicolas Cage stars in this action-adventure film as a historian on the hunt for the ultimate prize, hidden on the back of the Declaration of Independence. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  Registration is not required, but spa...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Adventures Begins at the Movies: Presenting "Wreck It, Ralph!"

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Beat the heat, and spend time together at the library with a summer interactive movie & craft! This week we will be showing the film "Wreck It, Ralph!," and creating our own me...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

Beat the heat, and spend time together at the library with a summer interactive movie & craft! This week we will be showing the film "Wreck It, Ralph!," and creating our own medals! We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Squad: Paper Paintings

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

“Paint” a picture with colorful paper!  Explore the art of collage using old magazines and scrapbook paper.  No prior experience is needed.  This program is generous...

Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

“Paint” a picture with colorful paper!  Explore the art of collage using old magazines and scrapbook paper.  No prior experience is needed.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  Sea

This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friday Afternoon Movie: Monsters, Inc.

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Description:

Bring the whole family to the library and enjoy a Friday Afternoon Movie. This week we will be showing Monsters, Inc. Rated G. 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Bring the whole family to the library and enjoy a Friday Afternoon Movie. This week we will be showing Monsters, Inc. Rated G. 

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Infant-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: Infant-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 "Everyone" group.

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity...

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Everyone
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

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

Scratch-Programming Workshop

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Middle Grades, Young Adult
Description:

Youth and teens in grades 4 - 12 are invited to develop their coding skills. The 6-week workshop will allow the youth to grasp the concept of game development and design. Week 1...

Required
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Youth and teens in grades 4 - 12 are invited to develop their coding skills. The 6-week workshop will allow the youth to grasp the concept of game development and design.

Week 1: Introduction to Scratch program and coding basics

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join us for Mario Kart! Race against your friends and see if you are skilled enough to win the trophy. No registration required. Funds for materials generously provided by the F...

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us for Mario Kart! Race against your friends and see if you are skilled enough to win the trophy. No registration required.

Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sugar Land Branch Library.

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

Adventure Begins at the Movies: Presenting "Twister"

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Drop in for a viewing of Twister (1996). In this action-packed thriller, released in 1996, Helen Hunt stars as Dr. Jo Harding, a scientist who is joined by her soon-to-be ex-hus...

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Drop in for a viewing of Twister (1996).

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

Typing for Beginners

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Learn the basics of typing on a keyboard.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Learn the basics of typing on a keyboard.

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

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Infant-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: Infant-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-Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool
Description:

Mother Goose Time is intended for infants from 0 months to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple si...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool
Description:

Mother Goose Time is intended for infants from 0 months to 12 months of age.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Digital Resources: Infobase History Collection

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

In this class, you will learn how to access and use four Infobase History Collections: African-American History, American History, Ancient and Medieval History, and Modern World Hi...

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Description:

In this class, you will learn how to access and use four Infobase History Collections: African-American History, American History, Ancient and Medieval History, and Modern World History. No registration required.

 

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

Summer of Code

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us this summer for a Summer of Code! We will be playing fun coding games as well as learning about Scratch. Summer of Code will meet the second and fourth Monday for grades 4-...

Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us this summer for a Summer of Code! We will be playing fun coding games as well as learning about Scratch. Summer of Code will meet the second and fourth Monday for grades 4-8 only. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons: Summer Adventure Part 3

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Greetings Adventures! We summon ye forth to join us for our four-part summer adventure here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  Every second and fourth Tuesday in June and Ju...

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Greetings Adventures!

This event is in the "Infant-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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Program: Reptiles from Brazos Bend, Up Close and Personal With our Native Reptiles

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room #1 (University) at University Branch Library
Age Group:
Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult, Everyone
Description:

Join Brazos Bend State Park volunteer, Carrie Sample, as she introduces participants to live reptiles from the park. This program is recommended for grades K-5. No late admittan...

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult, Everyone
Description:

Join Brazos Bend State Park volunteer, Carrie Sample, as she introduces participants to live reptiles from the park.