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May
17
2024
Fri
Closing
Libraries Closed for Staff Development Day
Branches:
George Memorial Library,
Albert George 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,
Virtual Programs
Description:
Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!
You can access our:
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Typing for Beginners
10:00am - 11:00am
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Description:
Learn the basics of typing on a keyboard.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Pro Se Basics
10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
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Library Branch:
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room:
Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Law
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Craft & Chat
10:15am - 12:00pm
Albert George Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Albert George Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Workshop,
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Bring your crafting project to work on and meet others with similar interests. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new!
Please bring your own materials to finish a project or start a new one.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
ESL Conversation Circle
10:15am - 12:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
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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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
MS PowerPoint Basics
10:30am - 11:30am
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Description:
Learn the basics of creating a slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019.
This class covers:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
ESL Conversation Circle
10:00am - 11:00am
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
ESL Conversation Circle
10:30am - 11:30am
Missouri City Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Missouri City Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Description:
English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. The group will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Microsoft Excel 2021 Intermediate
10:30am - 11:30am
Sugar Land Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sugar Land Branch Library
Room:
Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Description:
Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2021? Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!
Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Express Class
10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
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Library Branch:
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room:
Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Law
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Description:
Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software.
These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
ESL: Conversation Circle
10:30am - 12:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Description:
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!
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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.
Preschool,
Elementary,
Middle Grades
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles
10:00am - 4:00pm
George Memorial Library
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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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Day Readers Book Club
11:00am - 12:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Fulshear Branch Library
Room:
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Join us in a discussion of The Overstory by Richard Powers! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration is required.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Drop-In Tech Help
11:00am - 12:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Fulshear Branch Library
Room:
Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Need tech help? Book a one-on-one training session at the library! Our tech savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club
11:00am - 12:00pm
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Join us as we discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.
Copies of the book are available at George Memorial Library.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Art & Craft Supply Swap
11:00am - 2:00pm
University Branch Library
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Library Branch:
University Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
It’s time to clean out the craft closet! If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Book Break Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Please join us for a discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
University Branch Culinary Club: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
1:30pm - 2:30pm
University Branch Library
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Library Branch:
University Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is a monthly recipe exchange. Join us as we discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen! Cook up something new that fits this month’s the
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
ESL Conversation Circle
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Albert George Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Albert George Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Description:
English-language learners of any level are invited to join us to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
ESL Conversation Circle
2:00pm - 2:45pm
First Colony Branch Library
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Library Branch:
First Colony Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Description:
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
This conversation group meets the every Tuesday of each month starting in May. No registration required.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Flipster - Read Magazines Online with Your Library Card
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Check out and read full-color eMagazines in your browser or open in the Flipster app on your mobile device.
This class is for adults and teens, 14 years and older and will be in the Computer Lab.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Watercolor Basics
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room:
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Workshop,
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Description:
Join us to learn the basics of watercolor painting. After a brief overview, participants will get a chance to practice techniques they learn by painting a picture. Limited supplies are available. Materials are provided by the Fri
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
No Glitter Please Craft Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Mission Bend Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Need a time and space to work on your craft project while also chatting with fellow crafters to get tips and show off your progress? Come to the No Glitter Please Craft Club! No Glitter Please will meet every third Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Cancelled
Writer's Workshop
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Fulshear Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing
Description:
Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration required.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Bad-Art Day
2:00pm - 3:30pm
First Colony Branch Library
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Library Branch:
First Colony Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Description:
Want to do something creative without the pressure of making something perfect? Come to our Bad-Art Day!
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Budgeting 101
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Lectures,
Workshop,
Business/Finance
Description:
Come and learn the value of creating and maintaining a budget, identifying needs versus wants with expenses, strategies to build a budget to pay off debt, and learn some core habits to practice and maintain financial health.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
DIY Glitter Jars
2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Colony Branch Library
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Library Branch:
First Colony Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Health/Wellness,
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
John Acevedo, Flamenco Guitarist
2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Memorial Library
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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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Let's Talk Mental Health: Managing Anxiety
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
18
2024
Sat
Tissue Paper Flowers
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Mission Bend Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Workshop,
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Sienna Book Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
This month, we will be discussing River of the Gods by Candice Millard.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Teen Game Night
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fulshear Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Fulshear Branch Library
Room:
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Games
Description:
Check out Teen Game Night at the Fulshear Branch Library! We’ll have popular board games such as Catan, Life, and Monopoly; popular card games such as Uno, Spot It, and Spades; and other games available for use.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Young Adult Advisory Council
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Workshop
Description:
High school students are invited to join this advisory council. Attendees can earn volunteer hours and enhance their college application or resume while helping their community. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Young Adult Advisory Council
4:00pm - 5:00pm
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Room 2B (George Memorial)
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Description:
Do you want to have some say in what type of materials the library buys for your age group? Do you need volunteer hours? Are you interested in doing community projects and working with people in your age group? If any of these ar
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled
Young Adult,
Adult
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
Cancelled
Taste of African Heritage Series
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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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!
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Story Spinners Writing Club
5:30pm - 8:30pm
George Memorial Library
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Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing,
Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Description:
Are you writing a book? Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start? Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Computer Class: Beginner MS Excel
6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Branch Library
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Library Branch:
University Branch Library
Room:
Computer Lab (University)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Description:
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2019. Excel is a commercial spreadsheet program featuring calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs. This class will get you started using Excel for your personal
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Hooks and Yarn Craft Group
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Looking for a place to show off your knitting, crocheting or other needlework skills? Come meet with your friends or make some new ones while catching up on your “stitches.”
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
13
2024
Mon
Monster Movie Night
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Mission Bend Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Mission Bend Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Movies
Description:
Join us for a viewing of Godzilla (2014).
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This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
May
14
2024
Tue
YA Crochet and Craft Club
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sienna Branch Library
Room:
YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group:
Young Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project?
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
16
2024
Thu
Microsoft Excel 2021 Intermediate
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Sugar Land Branch Library
Room:
Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2021? Join us as we dive into some intermediate level tips and tricks!
Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
May
15
2024
Wed
Grim Readers Book Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
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Library Branch:
Missouri City Branch Library
Room:
Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Description:
Join the Grim Readers Book Club to discuss Recursion by Blake Crouch. Join fellow mystery lovers and discuss a mystery novel every third Wednesday of the month.
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