Fort Bend County Libraries’ Brainfuse Homework Tutoring program enables the library system to provide online homework assistance in a broad range of subjects in both English and Spanish for students in grades K through 12, free of charge. Library users can learn more about the Brainfuse Homework Help service during one of several demonstrations that will take place throughout the library system in September. Some of the demonstrations will focus on different features and applications […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
FRIENDS OF CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOST FALL BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a Fall Book Sale on Saturday, September 9, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, all at prices that are […]
Youth Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Resume Fall Schedule After Break
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 […]
Learn MS Word & 3D Printing At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, will present introductory computer classes this month on the use of Microsoft Word and 3D printing. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. The computer classes will take place in the Computer Lab of the library. “MS Word 2016 Survival Basics” will take place on […]
Learn About Yoga For Gardeners At Library Program
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a program on “Yoga for Gardeners,” on Saturday, August 19, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this interactive exercise class, Fort Bend County Master Gardener and certified yoga instructor Suma Mudan will talk about the ways that yoga can help in stretching and strengthening the muscles and joints that are most involved […]
Learn About Permaculture At Libraries’ Online Environmental Sustainability Club
Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) new “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, August 21, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The topic for the month will be “Design for Abundance: Permaculture Basics.” 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 […]
Gently-Used Book Donations Needed For Friends Of The Library Book Sales
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, […]
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 […]
Libraries’ “Ancient Civilizations” Series Focuses On Early Christianity In August
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 […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
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. 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 […]