Gardeners and landscapers who would like to learn more about the advantages of using compost in their lawns and gardens are invited to attend a special program, “Composting in the Home Garden,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Saturday, July 15, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Fort Bend County Master Gardener and Compost Specialist Sam Guardiola will provide […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Hosts Musical Storytelling Performance Of “King Rhythm”
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a musical performance of “‘King Rhythm,” for youth in grades 1 through 5 ONLY, on Wednesday, July 12, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. A second performance will take place at 3:00 pm. In this interactive performance by Young Audiences of Houston teaching artists Hope Shiver and David Keepman, […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents “Introduction To Canva” Class
The Adult Services staff at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a basic “Introduction to Canva” class on Wednesday, July 12, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Canva is a free, online graphic-design tool. Canva’s easy-to-use interface provides access to millions of photographs, graphics, and fonts, enabling the user to create designs for web or print. Learn how this tool […]
Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature
Library users can now get advance notice whenever a new title by a favorite author is added to Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection! Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has added an “Author Alerts” feature to the “Book Recommendations” section on the FBCL website. This service enables readers to be notified by email or text message when new titles or offerings by their chosen authors or performers are added to the FBCL collection. Some of the […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer 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 […]
Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’s Program At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
As part of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites children in grades 1 through 5 to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” on Wednesday, June 14, beginning at 2:00 and 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Learn about simple math and science and the art of bubbles when Shelly McBubbles creates mind-blowing bubbles, including giant bubbles, […]
Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge! Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Materials for these programs were made possible by the Friends of the […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents MS Excel Class
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at the Sugar Land Branch Library will present a free computer class, “MS Excel: Beyond the Basics,” on Tuesday, May 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Understand this spreadsheet software program even better by learning more advanced functions and tools. This class will address specific questions and projects brought by the participants. The class is free […]
Libraries’ “Ancient Civilizations” Series Focuses On Rome In May
Fort Bend County Libraries will have an educational series focusing on “Ancient Civilizations” this spring. The next program in the series, “Ancient Civilizations: Rome,” will take place at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Saturday, May 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this segment of the Ancient Civilizations series, architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the Roman Republic and the assassination […]
Learn About Linkedin At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Program
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a special program, “Learning LinkedIn,” on Wednesday, May 10, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. LinkedIn is the world’s largest social-media network for professionals and is a great vehicle for connecting with other business people. Find out how to make the best use of LinkedIn to network and engage with contacts and businesses. […]