Events in April 2022
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Entries Sought For Libraries’ Photo Contest “We Are Fort Bend”
Entries Sought For Libraries’ Photo Contest “We Are Fort Bend”
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Apr 4, 2022
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL), in conjunction with the Fort Bend County Diversity Over Division Initiative and the Fort Bend Photography Club, is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County.To be eligible for competition, contestants must submit a digital copy of their photograph by April 18. Entries should be submitted through an online form on the FBCL website.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st-place ($200 gift card), 2nd-place ($150 gift card), and 3rd-place ($100 gift card). Winners will be announced in May. Photos will be displayed in the Roman Bohachevsky Gallery at George Memorial Library in Richmond, as well as on a virtual gallery on FBCL’s website, throughout the months of May and June.
Winning photographs will be determined by a panel of judges, who will make their determinations based on the following criteria: relationship to contest theme, composition, focus, lighting, emotional impact, and creativity. Photographs will be anonymous until after the judging is complete.
All entries must be original, unpublished, and the work of the person submitting it. Only one photo may be entered per person; once submitted, the entry is final. The photo can be in color or black-and-white and should be submitted as a high-resolution (1 MB or higher) .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .eps, .tif, or .pdf.
Digital manipulations of the photos should be limited to: cropping, re-sizing, red-eye reduction, and reasonable adjustments to color and contrast.
FBCL reserves the right to print or display any entry to this contest for an indefinite period of time. Entries will be exhibited for the general public to see, so they should be appropriate for all ages to view.
The photographer is responsible for obtaining verbal or written release for public use of the photo from all identifiable individuals in the photograph submitted; the photographer accepts all liability from the use of a photo where this release has not been obtained.
The contest is open to amateur photographers only. Professional photographers, who earn a living by selling their photographs, are not eligible to participate.
There is no fee for entering the contest. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or email Programming@fortbend.lib.tx.us.
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Entries Sought For Libraries’ Photo Contest “We Are Fort Bend”
Entries Sought For Libraries’ Photo Contest “We Are Fort Bend”
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Apr 11, 2022Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL), in conjunction with the Fort Bend County Diversity Over Division Initiative and the Fort Bend Photography Club, is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County.To be eligible for competition, contestants must submit a digital copy of their photograph by April 18. Entries should be submitted through an online form on the FBCL website.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st-place ($200 gift card), 2nd-place ($150 gift card), and 3rd-place ($100 gift card). Winners will be announced in May. Photos will be displayed in the Roman Bohachevsky Gallery at George Memorial Library in Richmond, as well as on a virtual gallery on FBCL’s website, throughout the months of May and June.
Winning photographs will be determined by a panel of judges, who will make their determinations based on the following criteria: relationship to contest theme, composition, focus, lighting, emotional impact, and creativity. Photographs will be anonymous until after the judging is complete.
All entries must be original, unpublished, and the work of the person submitting it. Only one photo may be entered per person; once submitted, the entry is final. The photo can be in color or black-and-white and should be submitted as a high-resolution (1 MB or higher) .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .eps, .tif, or .pdf.
Digital manipulations of the photos should be limited to: cropping, re-sizing, red-eye reduction, and reasonable adjustments to color and contrast.
FBCL reserves the right to print or display any entry to this contest for an indefinite period of time. Entries will be exhibited for the general public to see, so they should be appropriate for all ages to view.
The photographer is responsible for obtaining verbal or written release for public use of the photo from all identifiable individuals in the photograph submitted; the photographer accepts all liability from the use of a photo where this release has not been obtained.
The contest is open to amateur photographers only. Professional photographers, who earn a living by selling their photographs, are not eligible to participate.
There is no fee for entering the contest. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or email Programming@fortbend.lib.tx.us.
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Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
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Apr 20, 2022Are 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 Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. The schedule is as follows:
Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room.
Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd,
Katy Fridays, April 8 and 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose 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 Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311).
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Crafting Enthusiasts Invited To Mission Bend Branch Library’s Craft Club
Crafting Enthusiasts Invited To Mission Bend Branch Library’s Craft Club
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Apr 21, 2022Crafting enthusiasts are invited to a monthly “No Glitter Please” Craft Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library on Thursday, April 21, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Conference Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. Share tips, get ideas and inspiration, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow crafters at this drop-in event!People of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crafting are invited to attend to get other crafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Chat and network with other crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and much more!
Those attending should bring their crafting supplies and materials to start or finish a project, while enjoying the company of fellow crafters.
Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines, and websites on various crafts will be available.
The program, which will meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 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).
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Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
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Apr 27, 2022Are 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 Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. The schedule is as follows:
Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27; 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room.
Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd,
Katy Fridays, April 8 and 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose 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 Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311).
