Events in September 2023
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Aug 27, 2023
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Aug 28, 2023
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Aug 29, 2023(3 events)
9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales –
Items that are needed include gently-used fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and children’s hardback and paperback books that are clean and not torn. Textbooks are also accepted. Items that cannot be accepted include cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, encyclopedias, medical/legal/computer books older than 2019, or books that are damp, moldy, dirty, or insect-ridden. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library have long had ongoing book sales in the library, as well as special book-sale events periodically. These book sales are a primary fundraising source for the organization. Money raised by the Friends of the Library Book Sales has provided funding for special adult and children’s programs, cultural events, and staff-development and continuing-education programs for library employees. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Donations and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible. 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 email friendsofcincoranchlib@gmail.com. 10:15 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule10:15 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule –
Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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. Program dates are: August 15, 22, and 29; this activity will NOT take place on August 1 or 8. Attendance is limited and registration is required. A special Calligraphy Workshop, presented by Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner Junrui Garcia, will take place on Tuesday, August 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, for students entering grades 4 through 8. 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). 2:00 pm: Learn MS Word & 3D Printing at Cinco Ranch Branch Library2:00 pm: Learn MS Word & 3D Printing at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library. |
Aug 30, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule10:15 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. The fall schedule begins mid-August; activities will not take place during the first two weeks of August. 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: August 2 and 3 – NO PROGRAM August 9 and 10 – NO PROGRAM August 16 and 17 – Turtles August 23 and 24 – Jungle August 30 and 31 – Dance Party Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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. Program dates are: August 15, 22, and 29; this activity will NOT take place on August 1 or 8. Attendance is limited and registration is required. A special Calligraphy Workshop, presented by Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner Junrui Garcia, will take place on Tuesday, August 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, for students entering grades 4 through 8. 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). |
Aug 31, 2023(1 event)
11:30 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Resume Fall Schedule11:30 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Resume Fall Schedule –
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: August 2 and 3 – NO PROGRAM August 9 and 10 – NO PROGRAM August 16 and 17 – Turtles August 23 and 24 – Jungle August 30 and 31 – Dance Party Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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. Program dates are: August 15, 22, and 29; this activity will NOT take place on August 1 or 8. Attendance is limited and registration is required. A special Calligraphy Workshop, presented by Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner Junrui Garcia, will take place on Tuesday, August 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, for students entering grades 4 through 8. 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). |
Sep 1, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023
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Sep 5, 2023(5 events)
9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales –
Items that are needed include gently-used fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and children’s hardback and paperback books that are clean and not torn. Textbooks are also accepted. Items that cannot be accepted include cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, encyclopedias, medical/legal/computer books older than 2019, or books that are damp, moldy, dirty, or insect-ridden. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library have long had ongoing book sales in the library, as well as special book-sale events periodically. These book sales are a primary fundraising source for the organization. Money raised by the Friends of the Library Book Sales has provided funding for special adult and children’s programs, cultural events, and staff-development and continuing-education programs for library employees. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Donations and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible. 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 email friendsofcincoranchlib@gmail.com. 10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, will present a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and others – throughout the month of September.
In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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 and registration is required. “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). 10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics –
These classes are taught by staff from the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library in Richmond. "Courthouse 101” will take place on Tuesday, September 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab of the library. Self-represented litigants will get a basic introduction to the legal system. Learn about the difference between civil and criminal cases and gain a better understanding of the differences between district courts, county courts, and justice of the peace courts. “Courthouse 102” will take place on Tuesday, September 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab. This presentation will introduce a more in-depth discussion of issues related to family law, the types of cases handled by the family law courts in Texas, and the resources available to family law litigants. Learn about materials and resources that are available at the Law Library. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library. 10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics –
These classes are taught by staff from the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library in Richmond. "Courthouse 101” will take place on Tuesday, September 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab of the library. Self-represented litigants will get a basic introduction to the legal system. Learn about the difference between civil and criminal cases and gain a better understanding of the differences between district courts, county courts, and justice of the peace courts. “Courthouse 102” will take place on Tuesday, September 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab. This presentation will introduce a more in-depth discussion of issues related to family law, the types of cases handled by the family law courts in Texas, and the resources available to family law litigants. Learn about materials and resources that are available at the Law Library. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library. 6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. Program dates are September 5 and 19, and the themes will be “Harvest” and “Five Senses.” Family Fun Night will take place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays (September 11 and 25), 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. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 6, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 7, 2023(2 events)
11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library4:30 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:
These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 8, 2023
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Sep 9, 2023(1 event)
9:00 am: Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library Host Fall Book Sale9:00 am: Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library Host Fall Book Sale –
People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, all at prices that are hard to beat. Most items are available for $1.00 or less. Cash or checks are accepted. Donations of gently-used books (fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and children’s hardback and paperback books that are clean and not torn) are always welcome and may be taken to the library throughout the year during regular business hours. Textbooks are also accepted. Items that cannot be accepted include cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, encyclopedias, medical/legal/computer books older than 2019, or books that are damp, moldy, dirty, or insect-ridden. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Donations and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible. The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is instrumental in funding library programs such as the children’s Summer Reading Challenge. Proceeds from the book sale and annual membership dues also help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Membership applications will be available for people who would like to join the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311. |
Sep 10, 2023
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Sep 11, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. Program dates are September 5 and 19, and the themes will be “Harvest” and “Five Senses.” Family Fun Night will take place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays (September 11 and 25), 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. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 12, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, will present a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and others – throughout the month of September.
In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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 and registration is required. “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 13, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 14, 2023(1 event)
11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 15, 2023
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Sep 16, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Learn About Meditation for Healthy Living at Cinco Ranch Branch Library2:00 pm: Learn About Meditation for Healthy Living at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
Daya Sharma will talk about the use of meditation to detoxify one’s mind by cleansing the body and eliminating the toxins that have accumulated over one’s life. Learn how befriending one’s mind can help “wipe the slate clean” by removing negative thought patters and calming the body. Sharma will demonstrate how to implement a simple – yet very powerful – meditation technique that can be lifechanging. Part 2 of the series, “Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation,” will take place on Saturday, September 30, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library. Daya Sharma will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this mental-relaxation exercise in which one trains the mind to be calm and silent while in a state of contemplation, introspection, and reflection. Learn how meditation can improve one’s physical, mental, and spiritual health by decreasing stress and worry, enhancing relaxation, and promoting inner growth. Those attending the program will hear about effective meditation strategies and will have an opportunity to practice a simple but profound meditation technique. Daya Sharma has incorporated meditation exercises into his daily routine for more than 20 years, and enjoys giving workshops locally on the benefits of meditation. The 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). |
Sep 17, 2023
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Sep 18, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023(3 events)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, will present a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and others – throughout the month of September.
In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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 and registration is required. “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). 10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics10:30 am: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics –
These classes are taught by staff from the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library in Richmond. "Courthouse 101” will take place on Tuesday, September 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab of the library. Self-represented litigants will get a basic introduction to the legal system. Learn about the difference between civil and criminal cases and gain a better understanding of the differences between district courts, county courts, and justice of the peace courts. “Courthouse 102” will take place on Tuesday, September 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab. This presentation will introduce a more in-depth discussion of issues related to family law, the types of cases handled by the family law courts in Texas, and the resources available to family law litigants. Learn about materials and resources that are available at the Law Library. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library. 6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. Program dates are September 5 and 19, and the themes will be “Harvest” and “Five Senses.” Family Fun Night will take place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays (September 11 and 25), 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. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 20, 2023(2 events)
4:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library4:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:
These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). 10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 21, 2023(2 events)
4:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library4:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. Creative Connections – activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8 – will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:
These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). 11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 22, 2023
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Sep 23, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Libraries' "Art & Architecture" Series focuses on Gothic Cathedrals in September2:00 pm: Libraries' "Art & Architecture" Series focuses on Gothic Cathedrals in September –
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.  Sheba Akhtar 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 series will continue in October with a program on Renaissance Architecture at George Memorial Library in Richmond. 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). |
Sep 24, 2023
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Sep 25, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. Program dates are September 5 and 19, and the themes will be “Harvest” and “Five Senses.” Family Fun Night will take place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays (September 11 and 25), 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. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 26, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, will present a variety of free children’s programs – Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and others – throughout the month of September.
In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development. Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – 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 and registration is required. “After-School Break: Fossils” will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will learn about ancient life and fossils. Discover what makes a fossil, how fossilization happens, and dig up some fossils. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 27, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 28, 2023(1 event)
11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library11:30 am: September Children's Programs at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, 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. 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. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows: September 6 and 7 – Harvest September 13 and 14 – Space September 20 and 21 – Five Senses September 27 and 28 – Dance Party These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for the Typing Class, 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). |
Sep 29, 2023
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Sep 30, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Learn About Meditation for Healthy Living at Cinco Ranch Branch Library2:00 pm: Learn About Meditation for Healthy Living at Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
Daya Sharma will talk about the use of meditation to detoxify one’s mind by cleansing the body and eliminating the toxins that have accumulated over one’s life. Learn how befriending one’s mind can help “wipe the slate clean” by removing negative thought patters and calming the body. Sharma will demonstrate how to implement a simple – yet very powerful – meditation technique that can be lifechanging. Part 2 of the series, “Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation,” will take place on Saturday, September 30, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library. Daya Sharma will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this mental-relaxation exercise in which one trains the mind to be calm and silent while in a state of contemplation, introspection, and reflection. Learn how meditation can improve one’s physical, mental, and spiritual health by decreasing stress and worry, enhancing relaxation, and promoting inner growth. Those attending the program will hear about effective meditation strategies and will have an opportunity to practice a simple but profound meditation technique. Daya Sharma has incorporated meditation exercises into his daily routine for more than 20 years, and enjoys giving workshops locally on the benefits of meditation. The 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). |
