In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge and National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a Library-Card Design Contest! Library users can showcase their creativity by designing a unique library card for the library system. Winning designs will be featured as official, limited-edition library cards available for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Winning designs will be selected from three different categories: Children (ages 0 to 12 years), Teens (ages 13-17), […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS Summer art WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special art workshop for students entering grades 4-8. The “Recycled Art” workshop will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this workshop, Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Charles Washington will show students how to create art by using found objects […]
CHAIR-YOGA DEMONSTRATION AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present an introductory “Chair-Yoga Class” on Monday, June 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The class will be repeated on Monday, July 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Certified yoga instructor Meena Kankani will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this low-impact form of physical exercise and meditation. Chair yoga is a modified form […]
LIBRARIES FEATURE LIVE EXOTIC ANIMALS for CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS
Children will have an opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom when Fort Bend County Libraries hosts The Creature Teacher’s Richard Urwin and his LIVE exotic animals at special programs this summer. This interactive experience – filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures — will give kids the chance to see incredible animals up close while learning fascinating facts about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. It’s a wild and unforgettable journey into […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts Plant Swap
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Plant Swap on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any established or propagated plants, bare-root cuttings/clippings, or succulent clippings that they would like to swap with others. Please provide the common or scientific name of the plant(s). Each plant that a visitor brings (up to three) […]
FREE CRAFTS, TRIVIA, & MORE FOR TEENS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering 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 June, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present the following programs for the teen community. Teen Craft: Avocado Keychains– Tuesday, June 10, 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Classroom. Using felt, teens […]
Discover the Benefits of Using Music for Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will feature a special program for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia on Saturday, June 14, from 10:30 to 11:15 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In the program, “Memory Disco for Seniors,” Anika and Anish Ganesh explain the power of focused musical engagement to improve the lives of those living with dementia. As communication […]
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS DANCING LIONS FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library in Katy. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Snake are planned for families with children of all ages. Dancing lions from the Katy Kung Fu Lion Dance Team (USA Shaolin Xiu Culture Center) will perform in the lobby of the library at 11:00 am. The team will explain the tradition of the dance in the […]
Learning English? Get Practice at Libraries’ ESL 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 ESL Conversation Circles will take place […]
Chess Players Invited To Practice & Share Tips At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Event
Chess 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, January 4, 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 monthly come-and-go event. A limited number […]