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, […]
Summer Reading Challenge
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, […]
Fun-Filled Performance Of “Pecos Bill” At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites students in grades 1 through 5 to a fun, interactive performance of “The Adventures of the Real Pecos Bill” on Wednesday, July 13, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The performance will be repeated at 3:00 pm. Many children are familiar with the tall tales of the lovable cowboy character […]
Library Hosts Children’s Program On Ancient Art Of Puppetry
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a special children’s program, “Sharing the Secrets of Puppetry,” on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. This program is for students entering grades K through 5. Professional puppeteer Greg Ruhe, founder of Puppet Pizzazz, will share the ancient art of puppetry by demonstrating a […]
Newborns Born June 5-11 Receive Special Welcome From Libraries For Children’s Book Week
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week — June 5 through 11, 2022 — may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. […]
Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge For Kids, Teens, & Adults Starts May 30
Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Online registration for the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, which takes place at all Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) locations, will begin on Monday, May 30, and continue through August 31. Library activities for children begin during the week of […]
Libraries Feature Special Online Family Programs In May
In preparation for the Summer Reading Club, which begins May 31, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will have special online family programs for children of all ages each week rather than the regular virtual story-time activities. Because of the COVID-19 social-distancing recommendations, FBCL is continuing to offer children’s programming virtually, so that families can participate from the comfort and safety of home. Videos of the family programs will be posted on the online Virtual calendar […]