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Events in July 2023

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

6:00 pm: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jun 26, 2023

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 Club


Jun 26, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) new “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, June 26, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The topic for the month will be “So You Want to Go Solar.”

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 Library


Jun 27, 2023

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.

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 Library


Jun 27, 2023

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.

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 Library


Jun 28, 2023

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 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 Library


Jun 28, 2023

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 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 Library


Jun 28, 2023

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

o   June 28 – Tom’s Fun Band

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 Library


Jun 28, 2023

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.

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

o   June 28 – Tom’s Fun Band

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 Library


Jun 29, 2023

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 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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Jul 12, 2023(3 events)

2:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents "Introduction to Canva" Class


Jul 12, 2023

The Adult Services staff at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a basic “Introduction to Canva” class on Wednesday, July 12, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

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"


Jul 12, 2023

In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a musical performance of “‘King Rhythm,” for youth in grades 1 through 5 ONLY, on Wednesday, July 12, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. A second performance will take place at 3:00 pm.

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"


Jul 12, 2023

In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a musical performance of “‘King Rhythm,” for youth in grades 1 through 5 ONLY, on Wednesday, July 12, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. A second performance will take place at 3:00 pm.

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

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Jul 15, 2023(1 event)

10:30 am: Learn About Composting at Cinco Ranch Branch Library


Jul 15, 2023

Gardeners and landscapers who would like to learn more about the advantages of using compost in their lawns and gardens are invited to attend a special program, “Composting in the Home Garden,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Saturday, July 15, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

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). 

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Jul 25, 2023(1 event)

9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales


Jul 25, 2023

The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is requesting donations of gently-used books in preparation for a Fall Book Sale on September 9. Donations can be brought to the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) during business hours.

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.

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Aug 1, 2023(1 event)

9:00 am: Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales


Aug 1, 2023

The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library organization is requesting donations of gently-used books in preparation for a Fall Book Sale on September 9. Donations can be brought to the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) during business hours.

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.

Aug 2, 2023(1 event)

10:15 am: Youth Activities at Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule


Aug 2, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. The fall schedule begins mid-August; activities will not take place during the first two weeks of August.

Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.

The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:

August 2 and 3 – NO PROGRAM

August 9 and 10 – NO PROGRAM

August 16 and 17 – Turtles

August 23 and 24 – Jungle

August 30 and 31 – Dance Party

Mother Goose Time -- for pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months – takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Program dates are: August 15, 22, and 29; this activity will NOT take place on August 1 or 8. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

A special Calligraphy Workshop, presented by Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner Junrui Garcia, will take place on Tuesday, August 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, for students entering grades 4 through 8.

For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

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Aug 5, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Libraries' "Ancient civilizations" Series Focuses on Early Christianity in August


Aug 5, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Ancient Civilizations” continues this summer with an educational program on Early Christianity on Saturday, August 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

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 will also talk about Christian persecution by the Romans, the conversion of Constantine the Great, and the legalization of Christianity. She will conclude by sharing history on the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople/Istanbul, and the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

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).