Events in October 2024
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Library Hosts Rubber-Duck "Cosplay" Contest for Teens Library Hosts Rubber-Duck "Cosplay" Contest for Teens
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Oct 1, 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a “Rubber-Duck ‘Cosplay’ for Teens” event on Tuesday, October 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Multipurpose Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The public will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite duck throughout the month!Using craft materials and rubber ducks supplied by the library, teens will decorate a duck based on their favorite fandom or character, or they can create an original design.
The ducks will be displayed in the library, where visitors can vote on their favorite between October 2 and November 5. Winners will be announced on November 8.
Contestants may pick up their decorated ducks after the contest is over and winners have been announced.
Materials for this event are made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
The event is free and open to teens in grades 9 through 12. 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).
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Chess Players Invited To Practice & Share Tips At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Event Chess Players Invited To Practice & Share Tips At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Event
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Oct 5, 2024Chess players of all skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to practice their strategies and share tips with others at the “Chess Day at Cinco Ranch” event on Saturday, October 5, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the Multipurpose Room at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.Learn a new chess move (or two) during this come-and-go event. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well.
Materials for this monthly program are made possible by the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
This event is for players aged 7 to adult.
The event is 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) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
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Cinco Ranch Library Host Costume Swap Cinco Ranch Library Host Costume Swap
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Oct 12, 2024Re-spook, Re-wear, and Re-scare! To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Costume Swap on Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.Donate any outgrown costume – from newborn to adult sizes – during the Drop-Off Week (October 1-10) and receive a voucher to be used to select a new-to-you costume at the Costume Swap on October 12!
Donated costumes should be freshly laundered, free of any tears or damage, bagged with all accessories, and brought to the first-floor Information Desk, where the donor will receive one voucher per costume to be used on the day of the Costume Swap.
On the day of the Costume Swap (October 12), anyone with a voucher will have early access from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; those without a voucher may browse the selections during the general-access period, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
The event is 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).
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Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource
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Oct 16, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who are interested may also inquire about this resource at any time at any FBCL location.
- Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway) Registration required.
- Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library(2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) Registration required.
About LinkedIn Learning for Library
Online video courses are available in seven languages – English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and Portuguese -- and automated closed-captioning is available in 25 languages. New courses are added every week to reflect the most up-to-date trends in the industries.
In addition to interviewing and resumé-writing courses, LinkedIn Learning for Library offers instruction on many different in-demand hard skills and soft skills, enabling users to master business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Users can find instruction on soft skills, such as strategic and critical thinking, time and project management, professional communication, leadership, and remote work.
Courses on hard skills enable learners to develop skills in areas such as 3D and animation, digital marketing, photography and videography, CAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, web design, cloud computing, computer literacy, Python, MS Office, and much more.
Learners are able to pursue a whole course in any of the subjects, or they can select individual sections to stay up to date on the most recent trends.
Users can access content through the LinkedIn Learning login page on FBCL’s website by clicking on the “Research” tab and then selecting the “Digital Resources & Databases” option, choosing “Subject” and then “Career & Job Help.”
They can also utilize the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after selecting the FBCL option. Mobile users should begin by downloading the LinkedIn Learning app from the Google Play / App Store. Open the app and select “Sign In” and then “Sign In with Your Library Card.” When prompted to “Enter Your Library ID,” tap on the box and enter “fortbendcountylibraries” (all lowercase, no quotation marks). They will then enter their FBCL library card number (or username) and PIN/password and click “Continue.”
FBCL’s account cannot be accessed by directly visiting the LinkedIn Learning homepage. To take advantage of FBCL’s subscription, LinkedIn Learning must be accessed via the FBCL website or the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after entering the FBCL library ID (fortbendcountylibraries).
First-time users will be prompted to select topics of interest. Users will need to create an account in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes.
The demonstrations are free and open to the public. To register for a demonstration, visit Fort Bend County Libraries’ 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 FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
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Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource
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Oct 17, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who are interested may also inquire about this resource at any time at any FBCL location.
- Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway) Registration required.
- Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library(2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) Registration required.
About LinkedIn Learning for Library
Online video courses are available in seven languages – English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and Portuguese -- and automated closed-captioning is available in 25 languages. New courses are added every week to reflect the most up-to-date trends in the industries.
In addition to interviewing and resumé-writing courses, LinkedIn Learning for Library offers instruction on many different in-demand hard skills and soft skills, enabling users to master business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Users can find instruction on soft skills, such as strategic and critical thinking, time and project management, professional communication, leadership, and remote work.
Courses on hard skills enable learners to develop skills in areas such as 3D and animation, digital marketing, photography and videography, CAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, web design, cloud computing, computer literacy, Python, MS Office, and much more.
Learners are able to pursue a whole course in any of the subjects, or they can select individual sections to stay up to date on the most recent trends.
Users can access content through the LinkedIn Learning login page on FBCL’s website by clicking on the “Research” tab and then selecting the “Digital Resources & Databases” option, choosing “Subject” and then “Career & Job Help.”
They can also utilize the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after selecting the FBCL option. Mobile users should begin by downloading the LinkedIn Learning app from the Google Play / App Store. Open the app and select “Sign In” and then “Sign In with Your Library Card.” When prompted to “Enter Your Library ID,” tap on the box and enter “fortbendcountylibraries” (all lowercase, no quotation marks). They will then enter their FBCL library card number (or username) and PIN/password and click “Continue.”
FBCL’s account cannot be accessed by directly visiting the LinkedIn Learning homepage. To take advantage of FBCL’s subscription, LinkedIn Learning must be accessed via the FBCL website or the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after entering the FBCL library ID (fortbendcountylibraries).
First-time users will be prompted to select topics of interest. Users will need to create an account in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes.
The demonstrations are free and open to the public. To register for a demonstration, visit Fort Bend County Libraries’ 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 FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
