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The Fun-Time Calendar Parents: Some programs require tickets Nov 1 & 15 • Tween Cafe • 4:30pm • Activity and snacks for Tweens. • Age: 6th-8th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Nov 1 - 2 • Dia de los Muertos • Get your skeletons, maracas, picnic bags and party dresses out as the Children’s Museum of Houston pays homage to ancestors during El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Nov 1 • 5th Annual Mistletoe Market • 10:00am-2:00pm • Handmade wares, jewelry, accessories, holiday decorations, fresh-baked food gifts and more! Bring your friends and family. Admission and parking are free. • The Audubon Clubhouse at Eagle’s Trace, 14703 Eagle Vista Dr. • ericksonliving.com • 281-249-7014 Nov 1 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • All materials are furnished.

• Age: 0-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Nov 1 • Cinco Ranch Holiday Gift Market • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Come shop your favorite local vendors showcasing a variety of new and handcrafted items including candles, handbags, jewelry, holiday and home

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and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. decor, wreaths, house wares, embellished Nov 3 & 17 • Saturday @ the Nov 3 • Maverick Holiday clothing, children and baby items, Movies • 2:00pm • Free • Katherine Market • 9:00am • Presented by custom menswear, and much more!

Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • Morton Ranch High School Project Gift-wrapping by Girl Scouts Cadette hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Prom. Start your holiday shopping Troop 3079. Complimentary appetizers early and help a great cause. and drinks courtesy of Taste Events. Nov 3 • 1st Annual Katy/ mrhs.craftshow@gmail.com Admission is FREE! • The Lake House West Houston Aggie • Morton Ranch High at Cinco Ranch • mycincoranch.com Mom’s Club Garage Find even more School, 21000 Franz Nov 2 - 3 • Celebrations Gift Sale • 7:00am • Rd. • katyisd.org Market • All proceeds from this event Come out early to family friendly will go directly to support Breath of get some really neat Nov 3 • Seven Life Childrens Clinic Katy, TX. Hours: “Aggie Family Stuff”! events at Meadows Fall Fri 10am-8pm & Sat 9am-4pm • Festival • 2:00pmWestland Baptist Church, 1407 W. All proceeds go to the KWHAMC scholarship 5:00pm • This promises Grand Pkwy • celebrationsgiftmarket.com fun. • Brookshire Brother’s to be a fun event for the Nov 2 • Preschool Playhouse • Grocery Store Parking entire family! Festival activities 9:30am • Explore Fall Leaves: Take Area, 5249 Franz Rd. • including Face Painters, Hay Rides, a closer look at leaves and use your katywesthoustonaggiemoms.com imagination to create a leaf rubbing Bungy Challenge, Bounce Houses, picture. Singing and dancing, storytime, Obstacle Course, Rockwall, Pony Rides, Nov 3 • Free Hands-On Workshop and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Trains, Food, Crafts, Games and more.

• 9:00am • Kids will learn to build Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch Halloween attire is encouraged (there a craft while learning tool safety. • • 281-395-1114 will be prizes awarded to the best Age: 5-12 yrs • At your local Home Nov 2 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pmdressed.) • Free • Seven Meadows Depot • homedepot.com 9:00pm • Students & Non-students Community • sevenmeadowslive.com ages 6 -18. A tumbling clinic that will Nov 3 • Bendwood 25th Annual • 281-394-2274 include a warm up, basic tumbling, cross Fall Bazaar • 9:00am • Over 100 tumbling, standing back-handsprings and booths with jewelry, clothing, handcrafts, Nov 4 • Target Free First back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, Sunday at the Children’s Museum gifts, and more.

Music, kids area and layouts, fulls and more. Come flip until of Houston • 12:00pm-6:00pm good food.

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• you flop! • Westwood Gym, 23333 • Childrens Museum of Houston • Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com Bendwood Elementary, 12750 Kimberley cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Lane • 713-251-5200 • 281-347-2000

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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 5 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • I Can Be A Good Friend: Create Indian headbands with friends and join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Nov 5 • Monday’s with Mommy: A Magical, Musical Adventure • 10:00am • Take tots on an educational journey utilizing the world-renowned child-centered music and movement program, Kindermusik. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 Nov 6 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Nov 6 • Family Night • 5:00pm8:00pm • The Little Gym: Forward roll into family night with free activities and giveaways by The Little Gym of Katy! Plus, free face painting and balloon animals

by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

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giveaways by The Little Gym of Katy! Plus, free face painting and balloon animals

by Cinnamon the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Nov 8 & 15 • Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Thursday • 6:00am • Receive one FREE Chick-n-Minis (3 count) at participating Houston area Chick-fil-A restaurants. • Participating Houston Area Chick-fil-A’s Nov 8 • Free Play For All • 10:30am • Age: All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Nov 8 • Moms@Second • 7:00pm • Cultivating relationships between moms with children of any age. Each month we enjoy food, friendship, and inspiring speakers. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081 Nov 9 - Dec 24 • Santa Arrival at Katy Mills Mall •He will be in his winter wonderland Mon-Sat 10am-9pm (60 min. break at 1pm and 45 min. break at 5:15pm) and Sun Noon-6pm (60 min. break at 2pm) • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com

$30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • Age: 13+ yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Nov 9 & 30 • Friday Night Lights • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Drop your children off while you enjoy an evening free!

Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration required-no last minute Drop Offs permitted. Minimum number of participants required, class cancellations communicated by KVPAC

by Friday Noon. • Age: 3+ yrs • $24 per Child, Sibling $20each • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Nov 9 & 30 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14!

It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre register for discounts, $15 or register at the door $17-$20! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Nov 9 - 10 • The Wind in the Willows • 6:30pm-8:30pm • What begins as a peaceful summer on the river is soon disrupted by Toad and his obsession with motorcars. Performs Fri

Nov 7 • Family Night • 5:00pm8:00pm • The Little Gym: Forward roll into family night with free activities and

Nov 9 & 23 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings.

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7pm & Sat 2pm & 7pm. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Nov 9 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • I Can Be A Good Friend: Create Indian headbands with friends and join us for singing and dancing, story time, and play dough. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Nov 9 • Family Film Festival • 1:00pm • Come watch a debonair swashbuckling cat purr his way into everyone’s hearts. Popcorn will be provided. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Nov 10 - Dec 24 • A Classic Christmas at Bass Pro Shop • Enjoy the Magic of Christmas inside every Bass pro Shops store! Photos with Santa, games, crafts and activities everyday starting November 10th. • Free • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Nov 10 • Mommy Swagger Expo • To empower mom-prenuers in the Katy and Houston area that are either SAHM or are employed outside the home who are handcrafting goods. This is a chance for these motivated women to showcase and sell in a fabulous venue. • Cross Creek Ranch, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln. • facebook.com/mommyswagger

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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 10 • 23rd Annual Heartwarming Christmas Craft Show • 9:00am • Over 68 booths filled with hair bows, jewelry, purses, wreaths, quilted items and more. Our famous Tea Room with homemade goodies, Sandwich Shoppe and Silent Auction baskets round out a wonderful day. Santa will visit during the day • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200 Nov 10 • Holiday Hop • 9:00am • Experience one stop shopping this holiday season. Your favorite direct sales representatives and homemade gift items will be there! The first 100 shoppers receive a free swag bag with great holiday coupons and gifts! We will be holding a raffle with proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots. You do not have to be present to win. • Church of the Holy Apostles • cotha.org Nov 11 • COTHA Fall Fest • 12:00pm • Events and food for the whole family. Car show, bounce house, paint wars, hay rides, food. and crafts • Free • Church of the Holy Apostles • cotha.org • 281-392-3310 Nov 12 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! Info at bonniebates99@gmail.com • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Nov 12 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

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Nov 12 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Celebrate Thanksgiving: Kids will make an adorable foot print turkey and learn about Thanksgiving. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow.

• Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460

Nov 15 • Teaching Language to Children • 5:00pm-7:30pm • Teaching Language to Children: Where do we start? What are mands, tacts, and intraverbals? Signs: PECS? Voice output devices • Age: Any • Free • Texana Children’s Center for Autism • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435

Nov 13 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Gobble Gobble! Wobble on over to family night and enjoy a fun turkey sticker activity. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown.

• Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Nov 16 - 18 • Home for the Holidays Gift Market • Shop ‘til you drop! This holiday market features more than 100 of the region’s most unique gift vendors will be offering distinctive home decor, candles, craft foods, accessories, and much more for an extraordinary holiday shopping experience.

The Market is open Friday 5-9 Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-4 Admission is just $5.00. • Merrell Center in Katy • homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

Nov 14 & 28 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Kindergartners enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Nov 14 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! All necessary materials are provided. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Nov 14 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Gobble Gobble! Wobble on over to family night and enjoy a fun turkey sticker activity. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Cinnamon the Clown.

• Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Nov 15 - 18 • Seasons of Sharing-Ramadan • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Nov 15 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • All materials are furnished. • Age: 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Nov 16 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A day of pampering that will include dress-up, hair & make-up, a tea party, fashion show, story time, games and much more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register $15/students; Non-registered $17/ students; Day of $20/everyone • Age: 3 (potty trained) -5 yrs • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Nov 16 • Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.org Nov 16 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Celebrate Thanksgiving: Kids will make an adorable foot print turkey and learn about Thanksgiving. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow.

• Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 16 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • Age: 5-12 yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Nov 16 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $28 members, non-members $33 • The Little Gym Katy • thelittlegym.com/katytx • 281-347-1400 Nov 17 - 18 • Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival • 10:00am-6:00pm •. • Hermann Square at City Hall • centerhearingandspeech.org Nov 17 • City of Katy City Wide Garage Sale • City Annex, 5718 Second St. • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800 Nov 17 • CrossPoint Community Church 5K and Outdoor Market• 8:00am • CrossPoint will utilize their property as well as the adjacent Mason Creek running trails and Rick Rice Park to make up the 3.1 mile route for the race. The Outdoor Market that features vendors, craftsmen, household items, children’s activities and concessions. Proceeds from both events will be donated to Christ Clinic of Katy • Age: 12+ yrs • $25 • Cross Point Community Church - Westgreen • 5kdifferentway.com Nov 17 • 2nd Annual Katy Rocks Winterfest • 10:00am-3:00pm • Music, vendors, food, GameKraze and more. Come out and enjoy the day. • Brookshire Brothers • katyrocks.org • 832-768-0508

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Nov 17 • Build and Grow-North’s Sleigh • 10:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • lowesbuildandgrow.com Nov 17 • Home for the Holidays Festival and Tree Lighting • 3:00pm-6:00pm • A Katy tradition that features free children’s activities including cookie decorating, Holiday Express train rides, the very merry Jingle Bounce and an exclusive meet and greet with the Big Guy himself! The celebration will include the annual “Bears & Blankets” drive, a one-day drive benefiting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. Bring new teddy bears and stuffed animals, along with new blankets and cold-weather wear. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 Nov 17 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out.

Please call to register. $26 members, non-members $31 • The Little Gym Houston-Copperfield • thelittlegym.com/houstoncopperfieldtx • 281-859-3939 Nov 17 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $30 members, nonmembers $35 • The Little Gym Houston-Memorial • thelittlegym.com/houstonmemorialtx • 281-558-9500 Nov 21 • After-School Break-Fall Festival • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories and more for 1st - 5th Grades. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Nov 22 • Katy YMCA Turkey Dash • In honor of our 10th anniversary event, we’ve added a competitive 10K. The Turkey Dash features a 10K,

5K, 1 Mile Kids Race and a 1 Mile Walk/Run, so there’s something for everyone! Race day highlights include awards in age categories, door prizes, complimentary refreshments and a kids fun zone.

Register to participate or volunteer in Katy’s largest fun run today. ymcaturkeydash.org. 281-392-5055 • Katy YMCA Nov 22 • 63rd Annual Holiday Parade presented by H-E-B • 9:00am • Free • Downtown Houston • holidayparade2012.eventbrite.com Nov 22 • 27th Holiday Lighting an appearance by up the skies over Oak at Westheimer 713-621-2504

Annual Uptown Houston • 4:00pm •Live entertainment, Santa and fireworks to light the Galleria. • Free • Post Blvd • uptown-houston.com •

Nov 26 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Nov 26 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • The Gingerbread Man: Make a Gingerbread Man holiday decoration and learn how working together helps everyone. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Nov 27 • After-School Break-Orange & Clove Pomanders • 4:30pm • Create seasonal air-fresheners using oranges, cloves and ribbons.

• Age: Grades 1-5 • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 27 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Decorate a personalized ornament to hang on the Chick-fil-A Christmas tree. Plus, get your picture taken with Santa Cow as we light the tree to begin the season! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Nov 28 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Kindergartners enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Nov 28 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Decorate a personalized ornament to hang on the Chick-fil-A Christmas tree. Plus, get your picture taken with Santa Cow as we light the tree to begin the season! • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Nov 28 • Katy Library Anime Club • 6:00pm • Please join us for fun, snacks, and an anime showing. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Nov 29 - 30 • Seasons of Sharing-Diwali • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Nov 29 - 30 • Spartan Showcase of Holiday Homes • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Tour a variety of stately home beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $12 in advance beginning Nov 14th and $15 at the door. • Cobblestone Cottage & Seven Lakes High School • sevenlakesptsa.com Nov 29 • Ensenando Lenguaje a los ninos • 5:00pm-7:30pm • Ensenando Lenguaje a los ninos. Donde empezamos? Que son mands, tacts,

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intraverbals? Lenguaje de senas? PECS? Voz dispositivo de entrada? • Age: Any • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435 Nov 29 • 40th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting • 5:00pm • Lighting of the City Christmas tree, photos with Santa are available for $5, Childrens activity booths, and local entertainment from church and school choirs to dance teams and Katy Tiger Mascot. • Harvest Plaza, 5701 Third St. • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800 Nov 30 - Dec 1 • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs • Performances Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Nov 30 • Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.org Nov 30 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • The Gingerbread Man: Make a Gingerbread Man holiday decoration and learn how working together helps everyone. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Nov 30 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Sept. 25. Fee: $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Age: Birth-5 yrs • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Ongoing Nov 16 - Jan 5 • *Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens • As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. In addition, you can skate around on the areas only outdoor ice skating rink, take pictures with Santa or watch holiday films in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX or Ridefilm theaters. Admission $6.95 Open Fri & Sat 6pm-10pm Nov 16-24; Open Thurs-Sat Nov 29-Dec 14; Open daily Dec 15-Jan 5; New this year: SNOW TUBING! Dates: Open Saturdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 and daily Dec 22-Jan 5 Hours: Noon-10pm Admission: $12.00 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 Nov 23 - Jan 5 • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo • 6:00pm • For this special nighttime spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. During Zoo Lights, the Zoo will close at 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. The Zoo will reopen for Zoo Lights at 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 9pm, and the event ending at 10pm. $8 members, $10 nonmembers No Zoo Lights on Dec 24th. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

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Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • An exclusive installation of more than 100 children’s pedal cars on display. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

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Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies• 12-36 months • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • Grades 7-12.

The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

Toddler Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

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Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • 1-12 months• Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Baby Bounce • 10:15am • 3-18 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • 18-36 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Teen Programs • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Ages 3-Kindergarten. . The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

Infant Storytime • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Grades 1-6.

The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

WEDNESDAY Toddler Storytime • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies •.12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Toddler Storytime • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Pre-school Storytime • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592

Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. •3-6 yrs • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm •Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • 5+ yrs• Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

November 2012 THURSDAY Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, and craft. •3-6 yrs • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Bear Creek Knitting Club • 4:00pm • Share ideas, learn new knitting techniques or teach someone else a new knitting skill. Bring your needles and yarn. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

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