Houston, TX – July 17, 2018 – Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is proud to present several exciting upcoming events and activities for the week of July 30 to August 4. All are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Events
Computer Help by Appointment
Monday, July 30 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, AND
Monday, July 30 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.
Special Summer Reading Event for Teens
Wednesday, August 1 6:00 PM
This will be a special summer reading program event for teens. Details will be announced at a
later date.
ESL Conversation
Thursday, August 2 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, August 2 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.
Pokemon Club at Clay’s Restaurant
Thursday, August 2 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
Game Night at Clay’s Restaurant
Thursday, August 2 6:00 PM
Want to play board games and make new friends? Come to our Game Night for all ages at
Clay’s Restaurant. There will be plenty of board games and fun! Clay’s Restaurant is located at
17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. We hope to see you there!
Adult Summer Reading Movie Musical Matinee
Friday, August 3 3:00 PM
Come watch an award-winning musical with us! We will be showing Chicago (PG-13).
This is a special summer reading program event which ties in with our musical theme, Libraries Rock! Refreshments served.
Social Crafters
Saturday, August 4 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 30 through Friday, August 3 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 31 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: Snakeman
Tuesday, July 31 3:00 PM AND 4:00 PM
How much do you know about snakes? Snakeman is our favorite expert. Come touch, learn and
get wrapped up at our ssssssensational snake program. 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, August 1 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, August 1 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, August 2 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, August 4 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 832-927-5590 or visit www.hcpl.net