xsdcHouston, TX – June 18, 2018 – Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is proud to present several exciting upcoming events and activities for the week of July 1 to July 7. All are welcome to attend. The library is back open now after Hurricane Harvey caused its closure and the building was remodeled.
Upcoming Events
Computer Help by Appointment
Monday, July 2 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, AND
Monday, July 2 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Reserve a 30 minute session to troubleshoot an issue with your computer, tablet or
phone. Or, learn how to download the library’s e-books or e-audiobooks to your device.
Please bring your device with you. Registration is required.
Library Closes Early at 5:00 PM – Tuesday, July 3
Library Closed – Wednesday, July 4
Savvy Stitchers
Thursday, July 5 3:30 PM
The Savvy Stitchers is a place to share ideas for different crafts such as knitting and
crochet! Don’t miss out on the weekly fun! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn. All
ages welcome.
ESL Conversation
Thursday, July 5 2:00 PM
Come to the library on Thursday afternoons to improve your English speaking skills. We
will discuss several topics and enjoy conversation practice together. This ESL
Conversation class is free. No registration is required.
Children’s Activities
Lunch Bunch
Monday, July 2 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 3 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Thursday, July 5 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Friday, July 6 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
This is a special Summer Feeding program sponsored by the Houston Food Bank. We
are serving Free lunch to kids ages 0-18, we will also offer a lunch to the parent/caregiver
who accompanies the child to the program. Come enjoy a balanced meal and enjoy fun
activities at the library too!
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, July 3 10:30 AM
Early literacy program with stories, songs, fingerplays, and the occasional craft geared
towards preschoolers aged 3-6 years old. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest
patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available on the morning of the
program. First come, first served.
Summer Fun Program: Movie Sing-a-long
Tuesday, July 3 3:00 PM
Let’s beat the heat with our second summer movie singalong. Can you guess this movie? Miguel is in the land of the dead, oh no! He has to get help from his great-great-grandfather to find his way out of the land of the dean and back to the land of the living.
Pokémon Club
Thursday, July 5 4:30 PM
Pokémon Club will be held at Clay’s Restaurant at 4:30 pm every 1st Thursday of the month. All school age children are invited to come and bring their Pokémon Cards or Nintendo DS for this event. We ask that parents remain at Clay’s for the duration of the program. We hope to see you there! Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084.
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, July 5 10:30 AM
Toddler Time is an early literacy program for children ages 18 months to 3 years of age.
Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs and fingerplays. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available on the morning of the program in the library.
Summer Movie Sing-a-long: The Greatest Showman
Friday, July 7 3:00 PM
Join us and sing along to The Greatest Showman (PG), a movie about the life of P.T.
Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman.
Lily’s Library Tales
Saturday, July 7 11:00 AM
Come to the library for a family friendly storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog! This
program is in partnership with Tender Loving K-9s. All ages welcome.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or visit www.hcpl.net