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DIY Glitter Jars

2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Colony Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:
Learn how to make calming glitter jars! Designed to soothe and relax, the swirling patterns created by glitter, water, and food coloring in a jar are ideal for calming people of all ages. Registration required; please register online, in-person, or b...

John Acevedo, Flamenco Guitarist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:
John Acevedo will be performing Flamenco Guitar concert on this Saturday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  Please come and enjoy his professional sounds of soothing jazz. ...

Let's Talk Mental Health: Managing Anxiety

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:
Trouble managing anxiety at work, school or elsewhere? Join us as local mental health professional, Nicole Ponce gives us tips and tricks for keeping your anxiety under control in various situations. No registration required. ...

Tissue Paper Flowers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Learn how to create tissue paper flowers, in honor of National Flower Month. These eye-catching and easy-to-make flowers can be used for parties and home décor. Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908. ...

Teen Board Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
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! ...

Teen Craft Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Working on a craft? Bring it to the Fulshear Branch Library! If you don’t have a craft to work on, a DIY project will be provided. Registration is required for those needing DIY projects. ...

Dungeons and Dragons 5e TTRPG Adventure

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mamie George Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration 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 will ...

Computers 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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. ...

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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. For January we will be hosting it on the fourth Monday because we will be closed for the first and t...

MS PowerPoint Intermediate

10:30am - 11:30am
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2019, learn how to take your slide presentations further by: formatting images using transitions and animations inserting audio and video accessing cheat notes   Link to samples used in class. ...

3D Printing: Pencil Holder/Desk Organizer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Come and learn the basics of 3D printing at the library, and create your own customized pencil holder or desk organizer using TinkerCad. Your design will then be printed on the library’s own 3D printer for pickup later in the week. This class is f...

Taste of African Heritage Series

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness
Description:
Come celebrate and explore the flavors of the African diaspora with us! Join Erica Knighton from Prairie View A&M Extension as she presents A Taste of African Heritage, a six-part series that will take place each Tuesday evening April 30 through ...

Sewing by Hand Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Join us for our Sewing by Hand Club and follow our step-by-step instructions to create a zipper pouch by hand sewing.  Limited supplies are available. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. This program is...

Video Game Night for Teens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:
Come and go as you please to play video games on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One! This program meets the first and third Tuesday of the month in the YA Room. Funds for materials generously provided by the Friends of the Sienna Branch Library. This...

Bargello Trinket Tray

10:30am - 12:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. In this class, attendees will learn how to use this technique to create a lovely and useful trinket tray. Funds for m...

Computer Class: eLibrary 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Got a tablet or smartphone?  Want to know how to use our eLibrary to download free ebooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and music?  Bring your device to University Branch Library to learn how to get the apps and download great r...

Yoga Therapy For Stress and Sleep

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:
Join Yoga Therapist Millette Tapiador as she leads participants in a therapeutic and informative hour of yoga instruction. This session will focus on accessing and releasing anxiety, frustration, and anger. We will then prepare the body for deep slee...

Tabletop Society: Telestrations

3:30pm - 5:00pm
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:
Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens.  We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet.  It’s a great way to try out new games for free.  This month w...

Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:
Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.  You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place for teens. This program is fo...

Study Hall

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:
Do you need a place to study? Try the Study Hall at the Fulshear Branch Library! Our computer lab room is a designated study space every Thursday. Computers are available for use. ...

Write Your First Resume for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Are you looking to write resume for the first time, but you’ve never had a job before?  Join Janelle Johnson from Texas AgriLife Extension as she teaches teens in grades 9-12 to craft resumes for finding their first job. ...

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Do you knit, bead, make rugs, hand stitch or do any kind of handcraft? Come share your ideas, show off your work, and perhaps get another crafter's expert eye and perspective. Meet and chat with your neighbors while you work on your craft. ...

TGIF Movie: Mix It Up Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Movies, Arts & Crafts
Description:
Mix up your own Tex Mex and watch a movie. This program is open to young adults in high school grades 9-12. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library. ...

Libraries closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Some Branches
Closing
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: eLibrary Stream movies and music Download e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines Digital Resources & Databases Chat with a li...

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