Calendar

The week's events

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Aug 14, '22	Aug 15, '22	Aug 16, '22	Aug 17, '22 2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles 2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Aug 17, 2022 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: Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road o Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy o Fridays, August 12 and 26, 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Classroom. 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). More 4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils 4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Aug 17, 2022 Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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 – Tuesday, August 9, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, August 17, 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 for the teen community. Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, August 24, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss Longbow Girl, written by Linda Davies. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies. Craft Days for Young Adults Mission Bend Branch Library -- “DIY Squishies” – Monday, August 22, 4:00 pm. Create a squishy stress ball or other foam shape. The Mission Bend Branch Library is located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County, and the Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900), or the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311). More	Aug 18, '22	Aug 19, '22	Aug 20, '22 2:00 pm: Learn Line-Dancing Basics At Mission Bend Branch Library 2:00 pm: Learn Line-Dancing Basics At Mission Bend Branch Library 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Aug 20, 2022 Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present a demonstration of popular line dances on Saturday, August 20, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. Library staff will demonstrate and teach basic steps of popular line dances that can be choreographed to different styles of music. No previous line-dance experience is necessary, and a partner is not needed. Dancers of all experience levels will learn (or review) some basic line-dance steps and terms. A few easy, beginner dances will be taught. Those attending the class are encouraged to wear smooth-soled shoes for dancing on carpet. Line dancing is a popular style of dance in which a partner is not needed. Dancers stand in lines or rows and do the steps together at the same time, with a leader for guidance. 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). More