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Writing & Publishing Events
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Active Adult Series: Springtime Gardening - Cut it back and get out of the way
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch:
Missouri City Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movies,
Writing & Publishing,
Lectures,
Music,
Performances,
Workshop,
History/Genealogy,
Health/Wellness,
Business/Finance,
Games,
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Tricia Bradbury from FBC Master Gardeners offers this presentation beneficial for anyone who enjoys gardening.
Ms. Bradbury has been an avid gardener since 1995, a gardening program presenter since 2003, and a Master Gardener since 2005. Topics in...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch:
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room:
Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing,
Workshop
Description:
Are you writing a book or manuscript? We can provide you with a quiet space along with coffee, snacks, power outlets and chairs. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing. In the second ha...
Libraries closed for Easter Holiday
All Day 4/7 - 4/9
All Branches
Branches:
Virtual Programs,
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,
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...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Active Adult Series: Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch:
Missouri City Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movies,
Writing & Publishing,
Lectures,
Music,
Performances,
Workshop,
History/Genealogy,
Health/Wellness,
Business/Finance,
Games,
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Join us for an informative session led by Cindy Medina of Fairmont Hospice as she covers important information for both caregivers and the general public to know about this important resource. Ms. Medina is the Chief Operating Officer for Fairmont He...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch:
George Memorial Library
Room:
Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group:
Young Adult,
Adult
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing,
Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
The program begins with introductions. Tell us what you've been w...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Active Adult Series: Backyard Birds — Creating a Suburban Habitat
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch:
Missouri City Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movies,
Writing & Publishing,
Lectures,
Music,
Performances,
Workshop,
History/Genealogy,
Health/Wellness,
Business/Finance,
Games,
Arts & Crafts
Description:
Always wanted to try birding, but never knew where to begin? Join us to learn why the Upper Texas Gulf Coast is a great birding area.
You will learn about backyard birds, how to conserve populations, the difference between migrants ver...