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Events in December 2023

  • Plane of the Month! – Featuring Osh Kosh Winners!

    Plane of the Month! – Featuring Osh Kosh Winners!


    Dec 1, 2023

    Every month, the Lone Star Flight Museum welcomes a new and visiting aircraft, giving visitors a chance to see a new plane at the museum all year long. Here is what’s in store:

    Our very own, LSFM Chairman of the Board, Scott Rozzell’s aircraft came home a winner! At this year’s EAA annual AirVenture in Oshkosh Wisconsin, his 1941 Fairchild F-24 was named the Champion Antique Aircraft for the WWII era. Another big winner…now on display at the museum, and an incredible museum supporter, the Air Legends Foundation FG-1D Corsair was named Warbirds BEST FIGHTER at AirVenture as well.

    Schedules subject to change. Visit us online at LONESTARFLIGHT.ORG or our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages for the latest program and event information, or call 346-708-2517

     About the Lone Star Flight Museum

    The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math. Located 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. $5 general admission on Thursdays. Minuti Coffee is open during museum hours.

    LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM « 11551 AEROSPACE AVENUE « HOUSTON TX 77034 « LoneStarFlightMuseum.org

  • Stearman Santa!

    Stearman Santa!


    Dec 2, 2023

    HO HO HO from our hangars! Santa’s giving his reindeer a break before the big night and borrowing our PT-17 Stearman for some Houston visits! See St. Nick taxi on our ramp, followed by photos, crafts and more! Included with a general admission ticket!

    Schedules subject to change. Visit us online at LONESTARFLIGHT.ORG or our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages for the latest program and event information, or call 346-708-2517

    About the Lone Star Flight Museum

    The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math. Located 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. $5 general admission on Thursdays. Minuti Coffee is open during museum hours.

    LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM « 11551 AEROSPACE AVENUE « HOUSTON TX 77034 « LoneStarFlightMuseum.org

  • Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 5, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 5, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
  • Katy Christmas Tree Lighting

    Category: City of Katy Events Katy Christmas Tree Lighting


    Dec 7, 2023

    • Christmas Tree Lighting, Thursday, December 7, 2023
  • Breakfast with Santa

    Breakfast with Santa


    Dec 9, 2023

    Join Santa for a VIP breakfast experience. Breakfast guests will join museum visitors for photos with Santa in our Heritage Hangar and shop our Holiday Market featuring local vendors. More details and ticket sales coming soon!

    Schedules subject to change. Visit us online at LONESTARFLIGHT.ORG or our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages for the latest program and event information, or call 346-708-2517

     About the Lone Star Flight Museum

    The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math. Located 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. $5 general admission on Thursdays. Minuti Coffee is open during museum hours.

    LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM « 11551 AEROSPACE AVENUE « HOUSTON TX 77034 « LoneStarFlightMuseum.org

    Libraries' "Art & Architecture" Series Focuses on gothic Cathedrals in December

    Category: Cinco Ranch Library Libraries' "Art & Architecture" Series Focuses on gothic Cathedrals in December


    Dec 9, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries will have an educational series focusing on “Art & Architecture” this fall. The next program in the series, “Art & Architecture: Gothic Cathedrals,” will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

    In this segment in the series, architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the design origins of Gothic Cathedrals, which flourished in Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages, originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century.

    Hear about how characteristics of the Gothic period -- including urbanization, economic prosperity, professional guilds, the crusades (1095-1291), and the veneration of the Virgin Mary -- influenced the design of structures such as the Basilica of St. Denis, Chartres Cathedral, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Akhtar will also talk about Abbott Suger and the incorporation of stained-glass windows in structures.

    An assistant architecture professor at Prairie View A&M University, Akhtar received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and taught art and architecture history for more than 20 years. She has practiced as an architect in the United States, England, Scotland, Jordan, and Pakistan. She is the author of “Of Colour and Form” and numerous articles on art and architecture.

    The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

  • Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest

    Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest


    Dec 11, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries is looking for the best Gingerbread-House makers in Fort Bend County! Area residents are encouraged to create a gingerbread-house masterpiece, take a picture, and submit it via email for the library system’s third-annual Gingerbread-House Contest. The deadline for submission is December 26, at 11:59 pm.

    Rules for participation are as follows:

    One entry per person.

    Multiple members of a family/household may participate with individual projects. Take a photo of each individual gingerbread-house entry. Each photo should be submitted with the creator's name and title of their masterpiece.

    Email the picture to SocialMedia@fortbend.lib.tx.us by 11:59 pm, on December 26, to enter.

    All submitted images will be posted in an album on Fort Bend County Libraries’ Facebook page and Instagram account on December 27. The public is invited to vote for their favorite entry. Voting ends on January 3.

    The entry with the most likes on Facebook and Instagram will be the winner. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, January 4.

    For more information, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

  • Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 12, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
  • Flute Ensemble to Perform Children's Story at Cinco Ranch Branch Library

    Category: Cinco Ranch Library Flute Ensemble to Perform Children's Story at Cinco Ranch Branch Library


    Dec 16, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special performance by the Shimmer Flute Choir on Saturday, December 16, beginning at 10:30 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

    The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

    The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.

    Founded by director Donna Pattison in 2006, the Shimmer Flute Choir consists of amateur and professional flute players from the greater Houston area. The ensemble features traditional “C” flutes, as well as piccolo, alto, and bass flutes. The groups repertoire covers a wide variety of genres, from Irish tunes and Renaissance music to American folk classics and pop.

    The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

    Back Row, L-R: Eric Ruyles, Aaron Reines, Amy Hubbell, Jeni Gifford, Zoraya Stern, Brian Briones, Gretchen Hopper. Front row, L-R: Elaine McAnelly, Donna Pattison. Photo Credit: Brett Pattison

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 16, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
  • Fulshear Branch Library Soft Opening Officially Slated for December 18

    Fulshear Branch Library Soft Opening Officially Slated for December 18


    Dec 18, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries is proud to announce that the new Fulshear Branch Library will open to the public at noon on Monday, December 18.

    Library staff only recently gained access to the building, so they have been working feverishly to make the library as ready as possible for the “soft opening” in December.

    A Grand Opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for January, when county officials and library staff will showcase the full extent of resources and services that will be available to the public.

    “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re very excited to finally open the doors, welcome everyone in, and show off this wonderful new building, even if everything is not completely set up yet,” says Library Director Clara Russell. “It is considerably larger than the old building, so we have much more space to work with, and we look forward to unveiling the full extent of the wonderful offerings we have in store for the public when we have the Grand Opening in January!”

    An oft-delayed schedule has impeded previous opening-date targets several times. Unforeseen setbacks, vendor coordination, and supply-chain issues have frustrated everyone involved in the project, as well as Fulshear-area citizens who have been waiting for the new library to open.

    “We’ll be opening in December with the most basic essentials for a library, so we ask for everyone’s patience while we work to complete the transformation over the next few weeks in preparation for the Grand Opening celebration,” says Russell. “Even with the rough patches, I think we’re going to be in good shape when we open those doors.”

    The new Fulshear Branch Library is located at 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093. Once the Fulshear Branch Library opens on December 18, the regular business hours will be as follows:

    Mon    12:00 noon – 9:00 pm

    Tue     10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Wed   10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Thu    10:00 am – 9:00 pm

    Fri      12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

    Sat     10:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Sun    Closed

    For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

    Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest

    Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest


    Dec 18, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries is looking for the best Gingerbread-House makers in Fort Bend County! Area residents are encouraged to create a gingerbread-house masterpiece, take a picture, and submit it via email for the library system’s third-annual Gingerbread-House Contest. The deadline for submission is December 26, at 11:59 pm.

    Rules for participation are as follows:

    One entry per person.

    Multiple members of a family/household may participate with individual projects. Take a photo of each individual gingerbread-house entry. Each photo should be submitted with the creator's name and title of their masterpiece.

    Email the picture to SocialMedia@fortbend.lib.tx.us by 11:59 pm, on December 26, to enter.

    All submitted images will be posted in an album on Fort Bend County Libraries’ Facebook page and Instagram account on December 27. The public is invited to vote for their favorite entry. Voting ends on January 3.

    The entry with the most likes on Facebook and Instagram will be the winner. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, January 4.

    For more information, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

  • Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 19, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
  • Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season

    Libraries Feature Festive Activities for Teens & Adults During the Holiday Season


    Dec 21, 2023

    Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library will have a variety of programs, from performances to holiday-themed crafts and activities, for teens and adults.

    The activities are free and open to the public. For more information or to register, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the branch library or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

    Materials for these activities are made possible by the Friends of the Library.

    Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy (281-395-1311)

    • DIY Stocking Stuffers for Teens– Tuesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will discover easy-to-make gifts for family or friends. Registration required.
    • Zentangles Mindfulness – Tuesday, December 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Escape the stress of the holidays with the mindfulness craft of Zentangles, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images. This repetitive, pattern-making exercise is perfect for increasing relaxation and focus, while expanding one’s imagination and creativity. Registration required.
    • Shimmer Flute Choir Performance– Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am. The flute ensemble will perform a musical interpretation of the children’s story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and a musically narrated telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The performance will be followed by refreshments and wintery crafts.
    • DIY Glitter Vases for Teens– Tuesday, December 19, 3:00-4:00 pm. Teens (grades 9-12) will learn how to make glitter vases to use as décor for their rooms or to give as gifts. Registration required.
    • Wrap & Yap: A Gift-Wrapping Party– Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am. Anyone needing a helping hand wrapping gifts – or who just wants some company while wrapping – is invited to get and share tips or simply enjoy the camaraderie of others during this festive activity. Some wrapping materials will be available, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own.

    Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road (832-471-5900)

    • DIY Decorations: Holiday-Bauble Creations– Tuesday, December 5, 3:00-4:30 pm. Craft some holiday cheer while repurposing leftover craft supplies to make personalized décor to brighten the home or give as gifts during the winter season. Registration required.
  • Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest

    Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest


    Dec 25, 2023

    Fort Bend County Libraries is looking for the best Gingerbread-House makers in Fort Bend County! Area residents are encouraged to create a gingerbread-house masterpiece, take a picture, and submit it via email for the library system’s third-annual Gingerbread-House Contest. The deadline for submission is December 26, at 11:59 pm.

    Rules for participation are as follows:

    One entry per person.

    Multiple members of a family/household may participate with individual projects. Take a photo of each individual gingerbread-house entry. Each photo should be submitted with the creator's name and title of their masterpiece.

    Email the picture to SocialMedia@fortbend.lib.tx.us by 11:59 pm, on December 26, to enter.

    All submitted images will be posted in an album on Fort Bend County Libraries’ Facebook page and Instagram account on December 27. The public is invited to vote for their favorite entry. Voting ends on January 3.

    The entry with the most likes on Facebook and Instagram will be the winner. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, January 4.

    For more information, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).