Events in July 2023
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Jun 25, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023(2 events)
6:00 pm: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. 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. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Family Fun Time Games & STEM Building Challenges take place on Mondays, June 12 and 26, 6:00-6:45 pm. All ages are welcome. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. 6:00 pm: Learn About solar Power at Libraries' Online Environmental Sustainability Club6:00 pm: Learn About solar Power at Libraries' Online Environmental Sustainability Club – 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. Guest speakers will share information on various topics that focus on discussing, educating, and demonstrating how everyone -- from individuals to businesses -- can live sustainably within a budget! For the June meeting, Dori Wolfe, from the non-profit Solar United Neighbors, will discuss the basics of solar technology, the economics of solar panels, and how to save money through group purchasing opportunities. Free and open to the public, the Living Sustainably Club meets online on the third Monday of every month. Different topics are presented each month. 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). |
Jun 27, 2023(2 events)
10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. 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 program provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited to 15 infants. Registration required. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. 6:00 pm: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library6:00 pm: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Stories & Stretches is a program that takes place on Tuesdays, June 13 and 27, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, participating in gentle yoga and dance, and learn calming breathing techniques. Families may bring yoga mats. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. |
Jun 28, 2023(4 events)
10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. This program will NOT take place on June 1. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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.
11:30 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library11:30 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. This program will NOT take place on June 1. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. 2:00 pm: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library2:00 pm: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – o June 7 – Puppet Palooza o June 14 – Wonderful World of Bubbles (presented by Shelly McBubbles) o June 21 – Wild Things Zoofari The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. 3:00 pm: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library3:00 pm: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. School-Age Programs – for school-aged children entering grades 1 through 5 ONLY – take place on Wednesdays at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. Students will enjoy crafts, stories, and more. Seating is limited; students must receive a free ticket up to one hour prior to the program. The June schedule is as follows: o June 7 – Puppet Palooza o June 14 – Wonderful World of Bubbles (presented by Shelly McBubbles) o June 21 – Wild Things Zoofari The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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. |
Jun 29, 2023(1 event)
10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: Children's Summer Schedule of Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. This program will NOT take place on June 1. The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. 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), 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.
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Jun 30, 2023
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Jul 3, 2023
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Jul 4, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Libraries To Close In Observance Of Independence Day8:00 am: Libraries To Close In Observance Of Independence Day – 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.
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Jul 5, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils7:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils – 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:
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.
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
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Jul 7, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature2:00 pm: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature – 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:
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). |
Jul 8, 2023
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Jul 11, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023(3 events)
2:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents "Introduction to Canva" Class2:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents "Introduction to Canva" Class – Canva is a free, online graphic-design tool. Canva’s easy-to-use interface provides access to millions of photographs, graphics, and fonts, enabling the user to create designs for web or print. Learn how this tool can be used to create blog graphics, Facebook covers, flyers, posters, invitations, presentations, and more. The class is 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 (281-395-1311), or by visiting the library. 2:00 pm: Library Hosts Musical Storytelling Performance of "King Rhythm"2:00 pm: Library Hosts Musical Storytelling Performance of "King Rhythm" – In this interactive performance by Young Audiences of Houston teaching artists Hope Shiver and David Keepman, of “Voices from the Past,” journey through African-American history via popular musical styles. Selected audience members will be invited to don costumes and pantomime, becoming loveable characters Bluesy, Jazzy, and others. A highly acclaimed musician and storyteller, Shiver makes regular appearances with Houston Grand Opera. She has also performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony, and she has acting credits on stage and screen. Shiver’s husband, actor and musician David Keepman, provides musical accompaniment, and together they form the musical storytelling duo of Voices from the Past. Made possible by a grant funded by Young Audiences of Houston, the performance is suitable for families with children in grades 1 through 5. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). photo:Hope Shiver & David Keepman, courtesy of Young Audiences of Houston 3:00 pm: Library Hosts Musical Storytelling Performance of "King Rhythm"3:00 pm: Library Hosts Musical Storytelling Performance of "King Rhythm" – In this interactive performance by Young Audiences of Houston teaching artists Hope Shiver and David Keepman, of “Voices from the Past,” journey through African-American history via popular musical styles. Selected audience members will be invited to don costumes and pantomime, becoming loveable characters Bluesy, Jazzy, and others. A highly acclaimed musician and storyteller, Shiver makes regular appearances with Houston Grand Opera. She has also performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony, and she has acting credits on stage and screen. Shiver’s husband, actor and musician David Keepman, provides musical accompaniment, and together they form the musical storytelling duo of Voices from the Past. Made possible by a grant funded by Young Audiences of Houston, the performance is suitable for families with children in grades 1 through 5. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). photo:Hope Shiver & David Keepman, courtesy of Young Audiences of Houston |
Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 14, 2023
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Jul 15, 2023(1 event)
10:30 am: Learn About Composting at Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:30 am: Learn About Composting at Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Master Gardener and Compost Specialist Sam Guardiola will provide an overview of composting, which will include different methods, container options, and troubleshooting. Learn how to take yard and kitchen waste products and turn them into rich, healthy earth that builds the soil, feeds the plants, and improves the environment. Earth-Kind® principles and practices, such as composting, enable gardeners to conserve water and protect the environment, while creating beautiful, easy-care landscapes. These organic methods also reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 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). |
Jul 16, 2023
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Jul 17, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: SHARE UPCYCLING TIPS AT LIBRARIES’ ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CLUB6:00 pm: SHARE UPCYCLING TIPS AT LIBRARIES’ ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CLUB – 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
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Jul 19, 2023(2 events)
4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils – 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:
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.
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 Councils5:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils – 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:
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.
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. |
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Jul 25, 2023(1 event)
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. |
Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature10:00 am: Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature – 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:
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). |
Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 31, 2023
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Aug 1, 2023(2 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. 5:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils5:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils – 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
Teens will compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams. Registration required.
Teens can express their imagination by folding pieces of paper to create fun origami shapes to use as bookmarks. Supplies will be provided.
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(2 events)
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 – 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). 6:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils6:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils – 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:
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.
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
Teens will compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams. Registration required.
Teens can express their imagination by folding pieces of paper to create fun origami shapes to use as bookmarks. Supplies will be provided.
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
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Aug 4, 2023(1 event)
2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles – 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:
Fridays, August 4, 11, and 18, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room.
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(1 event)
2:00 pm: Libraries' "Ancient civilizations" Series Focuses on Early Christianity in August2:00 pm: Libraries' "Ancient civilizations" Series Focuses on Early Christianity in August – Architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the origins of Christianity, beginning with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, his baptism by John the Baptist, and his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Hear about the experiences of the Apostles during the reformation of Judaism, the conversion of the Apostle Paul and Christianity for gentiles, and the creation of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. Akhtar received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and taught art and architecture history for 20 years. She is the author of “Of Colour and Form” and numerous articles on art and architecture. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |