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The Fun-Time Calendar

August 2012

Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Aug 1 & 8 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am & 11:00am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts - limited to 35/ session. Free tickets available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 Aug 1 & 8 • Chess Club • 3:00pm • Come play or learn chess with Dr. Van Pearcy. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Aug 1 & 8 • Teen Event: Old School Game Day • 4:30pm • Board and card games of days-gone-by! For teens and tweens to play. • Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Aug 1 • Infant Gymboree • 2:00pm • Play and learn with this program designed to support your child’s growth at his/her own individual pace. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 2 - 8 • MindFest • Put your mind Aug 2 • Kids Game Night • 6:30pm to the Fest! • Childrens Museum of Houston • Limited to 40/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • Aug 2 - 4 • Jack & The Giant • 281-290-3210 Performances are Thurs-Sat 10am & 2pm.

Aug 2 • Teen Movie Night • $5 • Houston Family Arts • 7:00pm • Tomball College Center, 10760 Grant Rd • Aug 2 & 9 • Spanish Story Time & Community Library • houstonfac.com • • 11:00am & 12:00pm • Stories, songs, hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 281-685-6374 fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to Find even more 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour Aug 3 - 5 • Lend Me family friendly prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Aug 2 • Toddler a Tenor • Performances Gymboree • 10:30am events at Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 are Fri & Sat 8pm and • Children’s programs Sun 3pm & 8pm. • Aug 2 & 9 • Cool Kid Crafts • 2:00pm require a free ticket for $10 • Houston Family & 5:00pm • Limited to 36/summer session. admission. • Northwest Arts Center, 10760 Grant Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the Branch Library • hcpl.net • Rd • houstonfac.com • program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library 281-890-2665 281-685-6374 • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 Aug 1 • Drop-In Art Wednesdays at the Pearl • 3:00pm • Join us at the Pearl Fincher Museum (next door to the library) for an exciting art activity and/or program.

Recommended for school aged children.

• Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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Aug 2 & 9 • Kids Movie Day • 3:00pm • Come and enjoy a movie. Popcorn is provided, and you may bring a drink with a lid. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Aug 2 • Para los Ninos/For the Children Story Time • 2:00pm • Funfilled, family-friendly parent workshop.

Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 2 & 9 • Board Games for Teens • 4:30pm • Free. Drop in. • Cy-Fair College Aug 2 • Animal Safety Program • Aug 1 • Claude Sims the Juggler Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 3:00pm • Program includes animal safety • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • Limited to 100/ session. Free tickets are available 1 hour Aug 2 & 9 • Teen Movie Night • tips for children both in the wild and at prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College 5:30pm • Free. Drop in. • Cy-Fair College home. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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Aug 3 • Fractured Fairy Tales • 4:00pm • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374 Aug 4 • Dominos Pizza Workshop • 2:00pm • Children will learn pizza skills and fun facts. At the end enjoy a slice and grab a goody bag. Limit 50 children.

Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

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Aug 7 • Flat Stanley Come to Life • 3:00pm • Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy presents an exciting & entertaining musical program, which encourages audience participation. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 6 • Baby Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 25/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • CyFair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 6 • Pajama Story Time • 6:30pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/ session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 6 • Mondays at the Movies • 2:00pm • Limited to 80/summer session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 7, 21 & 28 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs and craft. Children’s programs require a Aug 7 • Duct Tape Crafts • 3:00pm • Make free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • something awesome out of colorful duct tape! Choose from roses, wallets, bracelets and more. All supplies provided. hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • Aug 7 - 8 • Summer Movie Clubhouse- Yogi Bear 832-559-4200 • 10:00am • 10 Shows for $5 if purchased in advance or $1 Per • Cinemark Movies 12 & XD, 25720 Northwest Aug 7 • Tropical Family Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Fun for the family • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • Freeway, Cypress • cinemark.com • 800-326-3264 cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690 Aug 7 • Wii Games • 1:00pm • Free. Drop in. • CyAug 7 • Family Story Time • 6:30pm • Stories, Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/ Aug 7 • Toddler Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am • session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair Books, fingerplays, songs, movement and the occasional College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 craft - limited to 35/session. Tickets for programs are free and available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair Aug 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs and craft. Children’s programs College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210 require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Aug 7 • Club Cr8: Paper Punch Art • 2:00pm Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 • Teen Event - Create a fun wall decoration using bright colors and fun shapes. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Aug 9 • Craft Buffet & End of Summer Program & Party • 3:00pm • Parents should stay to help younger Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 children. Craft programs last about 1 hour and all necessary Aug 7 • Tween Tuesday Crafts • 2:00pm • Limited materials are provided. Community Center Activity Room. to 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy- Celebratory refreshments to follow • Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 6 • Mystery Craft Bag Pick Up • 3:00pm • Pick up a craft to do at home. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 Aug 6 • Pizza Party • 3:00pm • Meet in the Children’s Area. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Aug 6 • Betwixt Book Club: Reader’s Choice • 3:30pm • This new book club will be operated by Ms. Terry & Ms. Rebecca and they look forward to seeing you there!

Contact YA Librarian Rebecca for details. • Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Aug 6 • Storybook Quilt Story Time • 5:00pm • The Children’s Librarian will read a quilt-themed book with a quilt especially made to complement the book then do a quilt craft with the help of the Tri-County Quilt Guild.

• Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 Aug 6 • Teen Movie Night • 6:00pm • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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Aug 9 • Teen Craft • 4:00pm • Paint a Aug 14 • Opera to Go • 10:30am • Piggy Bank. • Northwest Branch Library • Houston Grand Opera, Opera to go will present the story Kitten’s First Full Moon by hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 Kevin Henkes. Children’s programs require Aug 11- 12 • Lion King Ballet • a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Performances are Sat @ 10am & 2pm Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 18 • Public Train Ride • 9:00am • We have specially designed cars for the young and the young at heart who enjoy hearing the clickety-clack of the rails. • Zube Park, 17802 Roberts Rd (off Hwy 290 & Katy Hockley Cutoff) • hals.org

and Sun @ 3pm & 6pm. • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • Aug 14 • The Lion King - Dance and Sing • 3:00pm • Houston Family houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374 Arts Center Actors Academy presents an exciting & entertaining musical program, Aug 11 • Build and Grow-Shrek which encourages audience participation.

Dragon Ride • 10:00am • At your local • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Aug 11 • 2nd Saturday At The Depot • 6:00pm • The movie this month is “The Tooth Fairy.” It’s time for Tomball Football Cougar’s Kick-Off Rally. Music provided by the Tomball High School Band.

Come out and support the local kids. The splash pad is open so don’t forget the towels. Games and more and concessions available. In case of rain the event will be at Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St • Historic Tomball Depot Plaza • ci.tomball.tx.us • 281-351-5484 Aug 12 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

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Aug 21 • Special Needs Family Night • 4:00pm-8:00pm • Special Needs Family Night sponsored by Family ATA Family Martial Arts~ Exclusively for those families and caregivers of special needs children and adults. Take time out to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with Aug 14 • Dora & Diego Family other parents and caregivers. Everyone Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Fun for the MUST Wear Socks • Bouncin Bears • family • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • bouncinbearstexas.com • 281-257-9696 cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • Aug 23 - 25 • Disney’s Jungle 281-374-6690 Book • Performances Thurs-Sat 10am & Aug 16 - 19 • The Pirates of 2pm. • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, Penzance • Performances are Thurs 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 8pm, Fri & Sat 4pm and Sun 8pm. • $10 281-685-6374 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Aug 25 • Build and Grow-Shrek Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374 Onion Carriage • 10:00am • At your Aug 17 - Sep 9 • Our Town • local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Performances Fri & Sat @ 8pm and Sun @ 3pm. • $14-$18 • Houston Family Arts Aug 26 • Build and Grow-Shrek Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com Onion Carriage • 2:00pm • At your • 281-685-6374 local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

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Aug 31 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat.

Registration deadline is Aug. 28. • $15/ child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Aug 31 - Sep 2 • LEGO KidsFest Texas • The LEGO KidsFest is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family! LEGO & DUPLO Construction Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature LEGO models and displays, LEGO Games, group builds, LEGO Master Builders, and much more! LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative handson, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event. • Free 2 and under, 3-17 & 65+- $18, adults-$20 • Austin Convention Center • legokidsfest.com/austin/index.html • 860-953-4500

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The Fun-Time Calendar MONDAY Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-15 months.

• Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Lapsit • 2:00pm • 0-15 months. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Teen Program • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-5 • 18 months - 3 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Toddler Time • 11:00am • Features yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • age appropriate stories. • 15 mths-3 yrs.

281-550-0885 Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Toddler Time • 10:30am • 16 months-3 Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs.

• Tomball College & Community Library yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library AfterSchool Storytime • 4:30pm • • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Preschool Storytime • 11:00am• 3-6 Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 Spanish Storytime • 6:30pm • All ages discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 • Tomball College & Community Library • Baby Book Time • 2:00pm • Free tickets Preschool Storytime • 11:00am & required and will be distributed beginning hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @ 30 min. before. • 0-18 months. • Northwest Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 FRIDAY 281-376-4610

Teen Game Night • 4:30pm • iPad and Playstation 2 Games • Northwest Branch Infant Storytime • 11:15am • 0-18 Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Pokémon League • 6:00pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading WEDNESDAY card game. • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • Toddler Time • 9:30am • 16 mths-3 yrs.

832-559-4200 • Tomball College & Community Library •

Family Movie Night • 4:00pm • Free Open Play • 11:00am- 1:00pm • Parent tickets are required and will be distributed participation is required. Please feel free to beginning 30 minutes before. • Northwest bring your lunch or snack to enjoy in our Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665 lobby. • $5/child • Walking - 5 yrs. • K2 Tweeners • 5:00pm • Middle School Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com aged Children • Katherine Tyra Branch • 281-655-7272 Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 SATURDAY

hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Preschool Storytime • 7:00pm • 3-6 THURSDAY yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Toddler Time • 10:00am • 15 mths-3 Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Preschool Storytime • 10:30am •• 3-6 Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library TUESDAY • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Toddler Storytime • 10:30am & 11am

Pokémon League • 1:30pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading card game. • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

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