Events in July 2023
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Jun 25, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 27, 2023(2 events)
10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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 Library2:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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:
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 Library10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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:
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 Library10:15 am: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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 Library3:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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.
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).
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Jun 30, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library2:00 pm: June Schedule of Children's Activities at Mission Bend Branch Library –
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 2, 2023
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Jul 3, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities6:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities –
Throughout the month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists. These programs are free and open to the public.
During this monthly workshop, take advantage of the library’s space, quiet atmosphere, seating, power outlets, and snacks to kick-start your own literary masterpiece! Participants will have an opportunity to share their manuscripts with others and get constructive feedback.
The “Writers’ Corner” on FBCL’s website includes three unique tools – PressBooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and the BiblioBoard Library – that enable writers, as well as readers, to create, publish, and discover digital content made by and for the local community. Library staff will demonstrate the different facets of this online resource and show how it can help writers. Registration required.
From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work at this monthly meeting. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. The topic for July is “Flow.” This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
In this introductory workshop, learn how to use words to sketch a story, then fill in colorful details to create a literary masterpiece from one’s imagination. Registration required. For more information, or to sign up for the programs requiring registration, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and choose the program on the online calendar, or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |
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Jul 11, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities2:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities –
Throughout the month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists. These programs are free and open to the public.
During this monthly workshop, take advantage of the library’s space, quiet atmosphere, seating, power outlets, and snacks to kick-start your own literary masterpiece! Participants will have an opportunity to share their manuscripts with others and get constructive feedback.
The “Writers’ Corner” on FBCL’s website includes three unique tools – PressBooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and the BiblioBoard Library – that enable writers, as well as readers, to create, publish, and discover digital content made by and for the local community. Library staff will demonstrate the different facets of this online resource and show how it can help writers. Registration required.
From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work at this monthly meeting. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. The topic for July is “Flow.” This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
In this introductory workshop, learn how to use words to sketch a story, then fill in colorful details to create a literary masterpiece from one’s imagination. Registration required. For more information, or to sign up for the programs requiring registration, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and choose the program on the online calendar, or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |
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Jul 20, 2023(1 event)
5:30 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities5:30 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities –
Throughout the month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists. These programs are free and open to the public.
During this monthly workshop, take advantage of the library’s space, quiet atmosphere, seating, power outlets, and snacks to kick-start your own literary masterpiece! Participants will have an opportunity to share their manuscripts with others and get constructive feedback.
The “Writers’ Corner” on FBCL’s website includes three unique tools – PressBooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and the BiblioBoard Library – that enable writers, as well as readers, to create, publish, and discover digital content made by and for the local community. Library staff will demonstrate the different facets of this online resource and show how it can help writers. Registration required.
From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work at this monthly meeting. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. The topic for July is “Flow.” This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
In this introductory workshop, learn how to use words to sketch a story, then fill in colorful details to create a literary masterpiece from one’s imagination. Registration required. For more information, or to sign up for the programs requiring registration, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and choose the program on the online calendar, or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |
Jul 21, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Learn About Bird Watching in Texas at Mission Bend Branch Library Program2:00 pm: Learn About Bird Watching in Texas at Mission Bend Branch Library Program – 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 24, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities6:00 pm: Libraries Support Aspiring Writers With Special Activities –
Throughout the month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists. These programs are free and open to the public.
During this monthly workshop, take advantage of the library’s space, quiet atmosphere, seating, power outlets, and snacks to kick-start your own literary masterpiece! Participants will have an opportunity to share their manuscripts with others and get constructive feedback.
The “Writers’ Corner” on FBCL’s website includes three unique tools – PressBooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and the BiblioBoard Library – that enable writers, as well as readers, to create, publish, and discover digital content made by and for the local community. Library staff will demonstrate the different facets of this online resource and show how it can help writers. Registration required.
From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work at this monthly meeting. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. The topic for July is “Flow.” This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
In this introductory workshop, learn how to use words to sketch a story, then fill in colorful details to create a literary masterpiece from one’s imagination. Registration required. For more information, or to sign up for the programs requiring registration, see Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and choose the program on the online calendar, or call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |
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