Houston, TX – June 2018 – Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is proud to present several exciting upcoming events and activities for the week of July 9 to July 14. All are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Events
Computer Help by Appointment
Monday, July 9 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, AND
Monday, July 9 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.
Passport Services
Monday, July 9 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Come to the library to apply for your passport or renew one. The person receiving the
passport must be present. Call the District Clerk’s Office at 832-927-5690 to make an
appointment or for more information. Walk-ins are also accepted.
Community Health Fair
Wednesday, July 11 2:30 PM
Come to the library to learn about healthy habits and receive some basic screenings.
Information will be provided by the West Houston Community Health Center.
Identity Theft Seminar
Wednesday, July 11 6:00 PM
Experts from Harris County Constable Precinct 5 will be at the library to give a presentation on identity theft. Come learn more about this important topic, including: 1.) How to prevent your identity from being stolen, 2.) What to do if you are a victim of this crime, 3.) Why this is a rapidly growing crime, 4.) Ask the experts & become educated! Free program. No registration required.
ESL Conversation
Thursday, July 12 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.
Savvy Stitchers
Thursday, July 12 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.
Karaoke at Clay’s
Friday, July 13 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us for a fun time in the Saloon at Clay’s Restaurant as we get a little musical with
Karaoke, an adult summer reading program special event! This coincides with our
summer reading theme: Libraries Rock! Hope to see you there! Clay’s Restaurant is
located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084.
Social Crafters
Saturday, July 14 10:00 AM
Join our new social crafting group! Are you working on a craft or fabric arts project now?
Bring a project to the library and share your ideas with others. Or, just come to learn
more about crafts you may want to try. All are welcome!
Children’s Activities
Lunch Bunch
Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 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 10 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: Brazos Bend Wildlife Program
Tuesday, July 10 3:00 PM, AND
Tusdeay, July 10 4:00 PM
Have you ever been to the Brazos Bend State Park? If not, come see some of its wildlife
up close at the library. Please join us for a fun, educational wildlife program. What animals will visit the library this year? Come and find out. We will have two sessions of this popular program. Tickets are required to attend. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of each program.
Infant Time
Wednesday, July 11 10:30 AM
Infant Time is an early literacy program for the children ages birth to 18 months. Please
join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs, fingerplays, bubbles and books. In order
to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this is a ticketed program. Free ticket
available on the morning of the program in the library.
Community Storytime
Wednesday, July 11 2:30 PM
Community Storytime is an early literacy program for children ages 18 months to 6 years.
Come join us at Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Road, as we share literacy tips, stories,
songs and fingerplays. Each week this storytime will be an adaption of our library’s
preschool or toddler program. We want to thank Clay’s Restaurant for partnering with us
in providing community storytime.
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, July 12 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.
Lily’s Library Tales
Saturday, July 14 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