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Nov 26, 2023
Nov 27, 2023(1 event)

6:00 pm: Abbreviated Schedule Of Children’s Programs At Cinco Ranch Branch Library In November


Nov 27, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and After-School Breaks – every month. Because of elections and holidays, the schedule of children’s programs will be abbreviated in November.

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

November 1, 2, and 8 – NO PROGRAMS because of elections

November 9 – Hair

November 15 and 16 – Construction

November 22 – Thanksgiving

November 23 – LIBRARY CLOSED

November 29 and 30 – Dance Party

Pajama Night Story Time – an evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. Because of elections, this program will NOT take place on November 7 because of elections. The theme on November 21 will be “Thanksgiving.”

Family Fun Night will take place on Mondays, November 13 and 27, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of games, building challenges, and more.

Mother Goose Time – for pre-walking infants from newborn to 12 months of age – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. This activity will NOT take place on November 7 because of elections.

After-School Break: Chess & Go will take place on Wednesday, November 15, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This program is for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn how to play the games of Chess and Go.

Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – takes place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:30-5:00 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:

  • November 2 – Typing Class. This activity will take place in the Computer Lab. Registration required.
  • November 16 – 3D Puzzle & Painting. Students will create fall decorations for the Youth Services department.

These programs are 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).

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Dec 9, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: 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).

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Dec 16, 2023(1 event)

10:30 am: 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

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Jan 2, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Donations of Art Materials Needed for Community Art Swap


Jan 2, 2024

To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Community Art Swap on Saturday, January 27, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

Between January 2 and 20, artists are encouraged to clean out their art supplies and donate any unwanted art materials in good, usable condition. Materials should be brought to the library during business hours no later than January 23.

Those who bring their unused arts supplies during this period will receive a ticket for special early access (11:00 am to 2:00 pm) to the Community Art Swap on January 27.

After 2:00 pm, on January 28, the event is open to everyone, including those who did not contribute supplies during the donation period. Free art supplies can be claimed by anyone after 2:00 pm, while supplies last.

This is an excellent way for anyone who is thinking about trying art as a hobby to pick up start-up materials without investing a large amount of money.

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

6:00 pm: January Schedule of Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jan 2, 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy) presents a variety of free children’s programs – such as Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and more – every month. The January schedule is as follows:

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

January 3 and 4 – New Year

January 10 and 11 – Sleepovers

January 17 and 18 – Things That Go

January 24 and 25 – Time

January 31 – Dance Party

Pajama Night Story Time – an evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. The themes are the same as those for Family Story Time each week. Program dates are January 2 and 16.

Family Fun Night will take place on Mondays, January 8 and 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of games, building challenges, and more.

Mother Goose Time – for pre-walking infants from newborn to 12 months of age – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. Program dates are January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

After-School Break: Paper Airplanes will take place on Wednesday, January 17, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. This program is for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. Students will design and test paper airplanes.

 Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:

  • January 4 – Slime
  • January 18 – Robots

These programs are 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).

Jan 3, 2024(1 event)

10:15 am: January Schedule Of Children’s Programs At Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jan 3, 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy) presents a variety of free children’s programs – such as Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and more – every month. The January schedule is as follows:

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

January 3 and 4 – New Year

January 10 and 11 – Sleepovers

January 17 and 18 – Things That Go

January 24 and 25 – Time

January 31 – Dance Party

Pajama Night Story Time – an evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. The themes are the same as those for Family Story Time each week. Program dates are January 2 and 16.

Family Fun Night will take place on Mondays, January 8 and 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of games, building challenges, and more.

Mother Goose Time – for pre-walking infants from newborn to 12 months of age – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. Program dates are January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

After-School Break: Paper Airplanes will take place on Wednesday, January 17, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. This program is for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. Students will design and test paper airplanes.

 Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:

  • January 4 – Slime
  • January 18 – Robots

These programs are 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).

Jan 4, 2024(2 events)

11:30 am: January Schedule of Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jan 4, 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy) presents a variety of free children’s programs – such as Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and more – every month. The January schedule is as follows:

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

January 3 and 4 – New Year

January 10 and 11 – Sleepovers

January 17 and 18 – Things That Go

January 24 and 25 – Time

January 31 – Dance Party

Pajama Night Story Time – an evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. The themes are the same as those for Family Story Time each week. Program dates are January 2 and 16.

Family Fun Night will take place on Mondays, January 8 and 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of games, building challenges, and more.

Mother Goose Time – for pre-walking infants from newborn to 12 months of age – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. Program dates are January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

After-School Break: Paper Airplanes will take place on Wednesday, January 17, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. This program is for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. Students will design and test paper airplanes.

Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:

  • January 4 – Slime
  • January 18 – Robots

These programs are 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).

4:30 pm: January Schedule of Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jan 4, 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy) presents a variety of free children’s programs – such as Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and more – every month. The January schedule is as follows:

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

January 3 and 4 – New Year

January 10 and 11 – Sleepovers

January 17 and 18 – Things That Go

January 24 and 25 – Time

January 31 – Dance Party

Pajama Night Story Time – an evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. The themes are the same as those for Family Story Time each week. Program dates are January 2 and 16.

Family Fun Night will take place on Mondays, January 8 and 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of games, building challenges, and more.

Mother Goose Time – for pre-walking infants from newborn to 12 months of age – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. Program dates are January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

After-School Break: Paper Airplanes will take place on Wednesday, January 17, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. This program is for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. Students will design and test paper airplanes.

 Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:

  • January 4 – Slime
  • January 18 – Robots

These programs are 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).

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