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Events in July 2023

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Jun 25, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
Jun 27, 2023(2 events)

10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 27, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

Preschool Story Time – for children 3 to 6 years of age -- takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 11:00 am. This activity presents stories, movies, and age-appropriate activities. The themes are the same as those for Toddler Time each week.

For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

2:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 27, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

Creative Connections -- activities for youth entering grades 4 through 8 -- take place on Tuesdays, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The June schedule is as follows:

  • June 6– Life-Size Game Day
  • June 13– Be a Friend Craft Day
  • June 20 – Healing Arts (presented by Diana Sanchez & Young Audiences of Houston)
  • June 27 – Mario Kart Relay Race

For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Jun 28, 2023(1 event)

10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 28, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

 Toddler Time – for older babies from 1 to 3 years of age -- takes place on Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 11:00 am. This activity offers structured caregiver/child activities, stories, and songs.  The schedule for June is as follows:

  • June 7 – Friendship
  • June 14 – Transportation
  • June 21 – Dinosaurs
  • June 28– Staff Favorites

For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Jun 29, 2023(2 events)

10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 29, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months -- takes place on Thursdays, from 10:15 to 11:00 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. This activity will NOT take place on June 1.

For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

 

 

3:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 29, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

Special Summer Family Programs take place on Thursdays, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, for families with children of all ages. Seating is limited; first-come, first-served. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities.

  • June 1– NO PROGRAM
  • June 8– Orion Meet-&-Greet (presented by Sugar Land Space Cowboys)
  • June 15– Build It Together. Family fun with Keva Planks, Magna Tiles, and other building toys.
  • June 22– First Day, Nueva Escuela (bilingual children’s theater performance presented by Brave Little Company & Young Audiences of Houston)
  • June 29 – LEGOs at the Library. Family fun with LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for free building or structured challenges.

For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

 
Jun 30, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library

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Jun 30, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge!

Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

Children of all ages are invited to bring their fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, or any other father figure in their life to a special “Donuts with Dad” program on Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Enjoy donuts and a classic comedy movie featuring dads!

Summer of Code: Scratch Coding takes place on Mondays, June 16 and 30, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Students entering grades 4 through 8 will play fun coding games and discover how to use Scratch to design a video game, a character, and more! Registration required.

 For more information or to register for a program, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Jul 1, 2023
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Jul 4, 2023(1 event)

8:00 am: Libraries To Close In Observance Of Independence Day

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Jul 4, 2023

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.  Regular library hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5.

The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library remains permanently closed; the new Fulshear Branch Library will open later this summer.

Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies, downloading e-books or music, or using the research databases.

For more information, contact the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

 
Jul 5, 2023(1 event)

7:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 5, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library– Wednesday, July 5, 7:00 pm, Conference Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library– Wednesday, July 19, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) craft program for the teen community.

  • YA Craft Night: Cross-stitch Embroidery Bookmarks– Wednesday, July 19, 5:00 pm, Mission Bend Branch Library.

Teens can express their imagination by using basic cross-stitch embroidery to design and create a personalized bookmark. Supplies will be provided.

The activities are 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), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, and the Mission Bend Branch Library is located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County.
Jul 6, 2023
Jul 7, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature

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Jul 7, 2023

Library users can now get advance notice whenever a new title by a favorite author is added to Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection!

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has added an “Author Alerts” feature to the “Book Recommendations” section on the FBCL website. This service enables readers to be notified by email or text message when new titles or offerings by their chosen authors or performers are added to the FBCL collection.

Some of the notifications will be “pre-release.” These notifications are for titles that are in the process of being added to the collection, but are not yet available for checkout.

Readers can sign up for Author Alerts by clicking on the “Books, eLibrary, & More” tab on FBCL’s website and choosing “Book Recommendations” and then “Author Alerts.”

There is no limit to the number of authors, performers, or film studios that can be selected for notification. Library users can also choose the format(s) that they prefer, such as: book, ebook, audiobook on CD, e-audiobook, DVD, streaming video, large print, music CD, or streaming music. Multiple formats can be selected.

When an item by the reader’s chosen author is added to FBCL’s collection, an email/text will be sent within 24 hours notifying the reader of the new addition. The email/text will include a direct link to FBCL’s catalog, so that a hold can be placed on the new item immediately.

Library users can learn more about the Author Alerts feature during one-on-one “Ask a Librarian” sessions that will take place throughout the library system in July. These sessions are come-and-go periods when library users can ask questions about library services, new features, book recommendations, and much more.

The schedule of “Ask a Librarian” sessions in July is as follows:

  • July 7, 2:00-3:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library
  • July 27, 10:00-11:00 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Katy

Library services are free and available to the public. 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).
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Jul 17, 2023(1 event)

6:00 pm: SHARE UPCYCLING TIPS AT LIBRARIES’ ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CLUB

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Jul 17, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) new “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, July 17, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The topic for the month will be “Share Your Upcycling Tips.”

FBCL’s Living Sustainably Club programs are livestreamed through Webex so that participants can participate virtually and interact with others in real time. This monthly club is an online one by choice -- a conscious effort to minimize the carbon footprint by reducing the use of fossil fuels.

For the July meeting, participants are invited to share tips and ideas on how to reuse items to prevent overfilling landfills. Discover how upcycling and steering away from disposable items can actually help save money, too!

Free and open to the public, the Living Sustainably Club meets online on the third Monday of every month. Each month, different topics will focus on discussing, educating, and demonstrating how everyone -- from individuals to businesses -- can live sustainably within a budget!

Registration is required; a link to the Webex teleconference will be emailed to all who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. Participants may also register by calling FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 19, 2023(2 events)

4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 19, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library– Wednesday, July 5, 7:00 pm, Conference Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library– Wednesday, July 19, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) craft program for the teen community.

  • YA Craft Night: Cross-stitch Embroidery Bookmarks– Wednesday, July 19, 5:00 pm, Mission Bend Branch Library.

Teens can express their imagination by using basic cross-stitch embroidery to design and create a personalized bookmark. Supplies will be provided.

The activities are 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), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, and the Mission Bend Branch Library is located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County.

5:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 19, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library– Wednesday, July 5, 7:00 pm, Conference Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library– Wednesday, July 19, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) craft program for the teen community.

  • YA Craft Night: Cross-stitch Embroidery Bookmarks– Wednesday, July 19, 5:00 pm, Mission Bend Branch Library.

Teens can express their imagination by using basic cross-stitch embroidery to design and create a personalized bookmark. Supplies will be provided.

The activities are 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), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, and the Mission Bend Branch Library is located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County.
Jul 20, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Learn About Bird Watching in Texas at Mission Bend Branch Library Program

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Jul 22, 2023

With the diverse ecological systems that are represented in Texas, the state has become known for the unparalleled bird-watching opportunities that can be found in the different areas of the state. Because birding is easy for all ages to enjoy, it is a popular family activity that can lead to a lifelong hobby.

Fort Bend County Libraries will present an introductory program about bird-watching in Texas, “Backyard Birds: Creating a Healthy Habitat,” on Saturday, July 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County.

In this program, presented by Shannon Westveer from the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, learn about the wide variety of birds that can be found in the Upper Texas Gulf Coast, and how to identify and classify the birds. Discover ways to attract, protect, and conserve birds as they coexist in more human-dominated landscapes.

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 Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Jul 23, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature

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Jul 27, 2023

Library users can now get advance notice whenever a new title by a favorite author is added to Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection!

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has added an “Author Alerts” feature to the “Book Recommendations” section on the FBCL website. This service enables readers to be notified by email or text message when new titles or offerings by their chosen authors or performers are added to the FBCL collection.

Some of the notifications will be “pre-release.” These notifications are for titles that are in the process of being added to the collection, but are not yet available for checkout.

Readers can sign up for Author Alerts by clicking on the “Books, eLibrary, & More” tab on FBCL’s website and choosing “Book Recommendations” and then “Author Alerts.”

There is no limit to the number of authors, performers, or film studios that can be selected for notification. Library users can also choose the format(s) that they prefer, such as: book, ebook, audiobook on CD, e-audiobook, DVD, streaming video, large print, music CD, or streaming music. Multiple formats can be selected.

When an item by the reader’s chosen author is added to FBCL’s collection, an email/text will be sent within 24 hours notifying the reader of the new addition. The email/text will include a direct link to FBCL’s catalog, so that a hold can be placed on the new item immediately.

Library users can learn more about the Author Alerts feature during one-on-one “Ask a Librarian” sessions that will take place throughout the library system in July. These sessions are come-and-go periods when library users can ask questions about library services, new features, book recommendations, and much more.

The schedule of “Ask a Librarian” sessions in July is as follows:

  • July 7, 2:00-3:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library
  • July 27, 10:00-11:00 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Katy

Library services are free and available to the public. 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).
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Aug 1, 2023(1 event)

5:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Aug 1, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The August schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

Research & Study Skills for Young Adults

College Prep: Less-Stress College Admissions– Saturday, August 19, 11:00 am, Mission Bend Branch Library (8421 Addicks Clodine Road).

Kathy Rose, Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer, will talk about ways to prepare the most competitive college applications with less stress.

Game & Craft Days for Young Adults

  • “All Together Now” Teen Trivia Night– Tuesday, August 1, 5:00-6:00 pm, Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy).

Teens will compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams. Registration required.

  • YA Crafternoon: Origami Bookmarks– Tuesday, August 8, 3:30 pm, Mission Bend Branch Library (8421 Addicks Clodine Road).

Teens can express their imagination by folding pieces of paper to create fun origami shapes to use as bookmarks. Supplies will be provided.

  • Jeopardy Night– Tuesday, August 8, 5:00-6:00 pm, Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy).

Teens will test their knowledge of random facts by answering Jeopardy-style questions. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 competitors. Registration required.

The activities are free and open to the public. Some of the activities require registration. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Aug 2, 2023(1 event)

6:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Aug 2, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The August schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library– Wednesday, August 2, 6:00 pm, Conference Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library– Wednesday, August 16, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs and other programs for the teen community.

  • YA Read It or Watch It– Wednesday, August 23, 4:00-5:00 pm, Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy).

In this bi-monthly series, teens will talk about books that have been translated to the silver screen. The book/film series to be discussed in August is Shadow & Bone, based on the book by Leigh Bardugo. The Netflix series adaptation was released in 2021. Teens who have read the book and/or seen the series are encouraged to join in a lively discussion. The book is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive/Libby; additional print copies of the book are available at the check-out desk.

Research & Study Skills for Young Adults

College Prep: Less-Stress College Admissions– Saturday, August 19, 11:00 am, Mission Bend Branch Library (8421 Addicks Clodine Road).

Kathy Rose, Executive Director of CollegeCommunityCareer, will talk about ways to prepare the most competitive college applications with less stress.

Game & Craft Days for Young Adults

  • “All Together Now” Teen Trivia Night– Tuesday, August 1, 5:00-6:00 pm, Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy).

Teens will compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams. Registration required.

  • YA Crafternoon: Origami Bookmarks– Tuesday, August 8, 3:30 pm, Mission Bend Branch Library (8421 Addicks Clodine Road).

Teens can express their imagination by folding pieces of paper to create fun origami shapes to use as bookmarks. Supplies will be provided.

  • Jeopardy Night– Tuesday, August 8, 5:00-6:00 pm, Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy).

Teens will test their knowledge of random facts by answering Jeopardy-style questions. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 competitors. Registration required.

The activities are free and open to the public. Some of the activities require registration. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 4, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles

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Aug 4, 2023

Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.

The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in August. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows:

  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy

Fridays, August 4, 11, and 18, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road

Wednesdays, August 9 and 23, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room.

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 ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652), the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900).
Aug 5, 2023