All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, will be closed on Friday, August 30, for Staff Development Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, August 31. 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 information, contact the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
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“Medicare Made Clear” Program At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
As part of its “Senior Living Series,” Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present the program “Medicare Made Clear” on Thursday, August 22, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Peter Huynh with Trusted Benefits Group, LLC, will provide an overview of Medicare, including eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures, and the process to make changes. Hear about what is covered by Medicare, and […]
HTML Coding Workshop At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have an HTML Coding Workshop on Saturday, August 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Adults and older teens who are interested in gaining highly valuable coding skills will have an opportunity to explore the digital universe in this class on computer coding. Learn basic HTML coding for elements, attributes, headings, paragraphs, images, tables, and lists/forms. […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Book Clubs Announce August Reading Selections
Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. New members are always welcome. The Literary Lunch League Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 7, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster, written by Jon […]
Teen Improv & More At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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. In August, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present the following programs for the Young Adult community. YA Coding Craft – Monday, August 5, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. In this YA […]
Learn Knitting, Embroidery, & Other Artistic Crafts At Fort Bend County Libraries!
Relax this summer by discovering a new hobby, or share ideas with other crafty folks! Fort Bend County Libraries will present introductory classes in August for individuals who would like to learn more about knitting, cross-stitch embroidery, or other artistic crafts. In August, these libraries have special activities planned for craft enthusiasts. Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear o Knitting for Beginners – Saturday, August 3, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. In this hands-on […]
Learn About Libraries’ Free Legal Info Resources
Fort Bend County Libraries provides a variety of informational legal resources that are available for free to the public. Fort Bend County Law Librarian Andrew Bennett will provide an overview of these resources at two library locations in August. The “FBCL Legal Resources Workshop” will take place at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Monday, August 5, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts “Friday Flicks For Teens & Adults”
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will feature “Friday Flicks for Teens & Adults” on Friday, August 2. The movie will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In keeping with the Summer Reading Challenge theme of “A Universe of Stories” and the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, the library will show movies with space themes. Released in 2014, this sci-fi adventure film […]
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
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 Conversation Circles will take place at […]
Learn About 3D Printing At Fort Bend County Libraries
Fort Bend County Libraries will have “Intro to 3D Printing” classes at several locations in July. These classes provide a basic introduction to using the 3D printers at the libraries, as well as creating or finding ready-made designs to be printed. In the class, library staff will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons can print their own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about free websites that can be used […]