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Parents: Some Some programs programs require requiretickets ticketsand/or and/orreservations, reservations,always always contact event locations to confirm times requirements. contact event locations to confirm times andand requirements. Jul 1 - 2 • Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse • 10:00am • Turbo...$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show. • Cinemark 19 Katy & XD • cinemark.com Jul 1, 8, 11, 22, 25 & 29 • Parent’s Day Out • 9:00am • Students and non-students ages 3 (potty trained) - 14 yrs. It is four hours of fun including a warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register online for only $15, $20 at the door. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Jul 1, 15, 22 & 29 • SchoolAge Program • 3:00pm • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Jul 1 • Houston Young Artist’s Concert • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 1 • Preschool Monthly Playgroup - Grand Lakes Splash Pad • 9:30am • Circle time, prayer, planned craft and Bible lesson for the children along with conversation
and camaraderie for the adults. • 1 hour before the program, is required Jul 3 • Tween Cafe--Snacks & a Living Word Lutheran Church Katy • for admission. • 1st-5th Grades • Movie • 2:00pm • 6th Grade & up Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library familyfaithlife.org/playgoup.html fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Jul 1 • Summer Reading Program Jul 2 • Family Night • 5:00pm - Mad Scientist Movie • 2:30pm Jul 4 • La Centerra’s 4th of • (TICKETS REQUIRED and will be • Under the Big Top! Join us for July Celebration • 4:30pm circus fun with crafts, games handed out 1 hour before the event.) • Kids Patriotic Bike Parade, and giveaways. Plus, enjoy When criminal mastermind Gru uses live musical performance, a special performance by a a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a Ringling Bros. and Barnum interactive Kids Zone Find even more and food for purchase. grand scheme, he finds their love is & Bailey Clown starting profoundly changing him for the better. at 6pm! Kids dressed The event ends with family friendly Oh, and there are minions, many many as a circus performer an extraordinary events at minions. • Free • Katy Branch Library (ringmaster, lion tamer, fireworks display! • • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 La Centerra at Cinco acrobat, clown, etc.) will receive a FREE Nuggets Ranch • lacenterra.com Jul 2 • Preschool Playhouse • Kids Meal (4-count) • • 281-395-5533 9:30am • Under the Big Top! Join Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • us for circus fun with crafts, games chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • Jul 4 • Fulshear Freedom and giveaways. Plus, enjoy a special 281-395-1114 Fest & Fireworks Show • performance by a Ringling Bros. and 6:00pm-9:30pm • Music at 6pm, parade Barnum & Bailey Clown starting at Jul 3 • Zombeo & Juliet • at 7pm, children’s activities, fireworks Showtimes: 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm • Houston 10am! Kids dressed as a circus performer at 9:15pm, shopping, and food. • Family Arts Center • houstonfac.com • (ringmaster, lion tamer, acrobat, clown, $5 donation for admission • City of 281-685-6374 etc.) will receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Fulshear • fulsheartexas.gov Meal (4-count) • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Jul 3 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am Jul 4 • Fourth of July Music and Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • • Get ready to get dirty! Come and Fireworks • 7:00pm • Live music learn about the artistic process. This 281-395-1114 craft is for infants and their guardians! with 90s country tunes from Mustache Jul 2 • School-Age Program-- • 0-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra The Band and a fireworks spectacular Shake, Rattle & Roll • 2:00pm & Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net at 9:30pm. • City Centre Houston • citycentrehouston.com 3:00pm • A free hand stamp, available • 281-550-0885
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Jul 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Camp AD • 9:00am • Campers will board a bus and take an adventure to discover the world around them. Please bring a sack lunch in a large zip top bag. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirt. Registration is due the week before camp. • 1st5th Grades • $25 per camp • Bear Creek United Jul 8 • Summer Reading Program - Solids, Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Liquids and Slime! • 2:30pm • (TICKETS REQUIRED and will be handed out 1 hour before the event.) Jul 10 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • Toys What makes something a solid or a liquid? Where and developmental activities. • All Ages • Free does slime fit in? Discover the difference and make • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • your own slime. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Jul 4 • ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Night: Jul 8, 15, 22 & 29 • Camp BC • 9:00am A Star Spangled Salute • 8:30pm • Free • • Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com their camp T-shirt. Registration is due the week before Jul 4 • Katy Freedom Celebration • 9:00pm camp. • 4 yrs-5th Grade • $15 per camp • Bear • The fireworks display are launched between the Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org east side of the mall and Katy Fort Bend Rd. This • 281-463-2330 display can be viewed from several miles around the mall area. • Katy Mills Mall • cityofkaty.com
Jul 5 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Bug House. All kids keep their craft and receive a Free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 5 • Art in the Park • 7:00pm • Watch art come to life! You’ll enjoy a variety of culture from artist creating masterpieces on site from start to finish. • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com
Jul 8 • School-Age Program--Wildlife on Wheels • 3:00pm & 4:00pm • A free hand stamp, available 1 hour before the program, is required for admission. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Jul 7 & 21 • Monday Night Movies @ the Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us Library • 5:00pm • Call the library for title and • 281-633-4675 rating. Complimentary popcorn and refreshments will Jul 8 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Cow Costume be served. Pick up a free ticket at the door for Prep: We’ll help get your herd ready for Cow a door-prize drawing. • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Appreciation Day by making a cow costume and Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 learning all the moooves to earn free chicken. Then Jul 7 • Summer Reading Program--Kyle on July 11th, wear your full costume to any Chick-fil-A Kazoo Show • 1:30pm • Hand stamping begins location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit the day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Branch cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free • Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch Jul 7 • Teens: Food Play! • 2:30pm • July • 281-395-1114 is ice cream month, make your own ice cream and try your hand at Oreo stacking. • 10+ yrs • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Jul 8 - 14 • Summer of Epic Adventure • Super Dogs to the Rescue...Get Your Gear On! Train Up! Put Your Powers to the Test! The World Series of Dog Shows will unleash talented pooches that can dance and catch Frisbees on July 10 and 12. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jul 8 - 9 • Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse • 10:00am • Smurfs 2...$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show. • Cinemark 19 Katy & XD • cinemark.com Jul 8, 15, 22 & 29 • Camp Wee Ones • 9:00am • Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirt. Registration is due the week before camp. • 18-36 months • $12 per camp • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
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Jul 10 • Tween Cafe--Duct-Tape Origami • 2:00pm • 6th Grade & up • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Jul 11 - Aug 3 • Les Miserables • Fri & Sat 7:30pm and Sun 3pm • Houston Family Arts Center • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374 Jul 11 - 12 • Pocahontas • Fri 7pm and Sat 2pm & 7pm • KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 11, 18, & 25 • Summer Movie Series • 12:30pm • Call the library for title and rating. Families may bring a picnic meal to enjoy while watching the movie • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Jul 11, 18, & 25 • Family Film Festival • 1:30pm • We will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn. Talk to a librarian to Jul 9 • Author Appearance - Story Time get a complete schedule. • Free • Maud Marks & Book Signing • 10:00am • The author will Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 read her children’s book, Bizz & Buzz Make Honey Buns. Songs! Simple Crafts! Autograph Session! Jul 11 & 25 • Live Music • 7:30pm • Blankets Get free fun sheets and read about the book at and lawn chairs are welcome. • Free • Central bizzandbuzz.weebly.com. • Free • Katy Budget Books, Green Park • centralgreenpark.com 2450 Fry Rd. • katybooks.com • 281-578-7770 Jul 11 & 18 • Parent’s Survival Night • Jul 9 • School-Age Program--Alligator 6:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members Expedition • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • A free hand and non-members. Register online or call. $26/ stamp, available 1 hour before the program, is members, $31/non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • required for admission. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • 281-859-3939 Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Jul 11 & 18 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free 281-395-1311 time for students and non-students to work on any Jul 10 - 27 • Ringling Bros. and Barnum skills or events they would like to have extra time on. & Bailey Circus • NRG Stadium • ringling.com Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or • 800-745-3000 just hanging out with friends. Parents...enjoy a night Jul 10 - 11 • Disney’s Aladdin Kids • out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $15, Showtimes: 11am & 4pm • Houston Family Arts at the door $20. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Center • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 11 • Cow Appreciation Day • For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire at Chick-fil-A restaurants all across the nation. FREE Meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of our restaurants fully dressed as a cow. A free entree is awarded for partial cow attire. • At Your Local Chick-fil-A Restaurant
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over and your kids will be back in school. Learn some simple ways to pack a healthy lunch for you at work that even your children will love! • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
• Faith United Methodist Church • faithumc.org • 281-341-8200
Jul 13 • FX Family Experience Concerts • 4:00pm • More than just another VBS, a concert for the whole family! Free family giveaway at every concert. For more information and to see a preview video, visit the website. • Free • Parkway Fellowship Jul 12 & 26 • Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic Westpark Campus • parkwayfellowship.com • Parkway • 10:00am • Turbo with pullback motor....Go online Fellowship North Campus • parkwayfellowship.com to register. • Free • At Your Local Lowes Store • Jul 14 • Summer Reading Program--Ice lowesbuildandgrow.com Cream in a Bag • 1:30pm • Hand stamping Jul 12 • Movie Night! Pirates of the begins the day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Caribbean & Costume Contest • Don’t forget to wear your favorite Pirates of the Caribbean costume Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Jul 15 • Special Needs Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • For those families and caregivers of special needs children and adults. Take time out to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with other parents and caregivers. Everyone MUST Wear Socks. • Bouncin’ Bears • bouncinbearstexas.com • 281-257-9696
Jul 11 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $28/members, $33/ non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com • 281-347-1400
and enter the contest to win a prize for the best costume before the movie starts! Movie starts at dusk. • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com
Jul 15 • Summer Reading Program - Mad Scientist Movie • 2:30pm • Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new Jul 12 • Free Workshops--Homemade Ice super criminal.....and minions! TICKETS REQUIRED and Cream! • 5:00pm-6:00pm • Free • Bass Pro Shop- will be handed out 1 hour before the event. • Free Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Jul 15 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Painted Masterpiece: Show your creative side as we use paint to create a wonderful masterpiece. Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey Jul 14 • Teens: Break Out Your Creativity the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • • 2:30pm • Get creative with Blackout Poetry and chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 designing you own puzzles. • 10+ yrs • Free • Jul 16 • Wonder Wednesdays--Snakes • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 9:00am • Pre K-5th Grade • $20 • Faith United
Jul 12 • Katy Youth Soccer Club Walk Up Registration • 10:00am-3:00pm • 4-18 yrs • Times Jul 15 - 16 • Cinemark Summer Movie Square Entertainment Center • katyyouthsoccer.com Clubhouse • 10:00am • Cloudy with a Chance Jul 12 • The Numberlys Story Time • of Meatballs 2...$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show. 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble, The Centre in • Cinemark 19 Katy & XD • cinemark.com Copperfield • barnesandnoble.com • 281-861-6842 Jul 15 • Children’s Play Days • 9:00am •
Methodist Church • faithumc.org • 281-341-8200
Jul 16 • School-Age Program--Bugs & Creepy Crawlies • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • A free hand stamp, available 1 hour before the program, is required for admission. • 1st-5th Grades • Free Jul 12 • Nutrition Basics: Packing Healthy Indoor and outdoor recreation, inflatables, games, • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us School Lunches • 2:00pm • Summer is almost crafts and storytelling! • Pre K-5th Grade • $35 • 281-395-1311
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 17 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Don’t be afraid of getting dirty with our Preschool Picassos! Come take part in unique crafts and art projects. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 17 • Mom’s Night Out - Painting @ Pinot’s Palette • 7:00pm • It’s a great time to care for yourself by gathering with some fun moms for conversation and a good meal! For more information email Emma at emmahaw@gmail.com or Amy at amyandvijay@gmail.com • Living Word Lutheran Church Katy • familyfaithlife.org/mno.html Jul 18 - 20 • The Foreigner • Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 2pm • KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 18 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $26/members, $31/ non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Jul 18 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pm • Warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back-handsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Pre-register $15, $20 at the door • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
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Dance and Fitness Center. Ages 3-7 start at 9am 1 hour before the program, is required for admission. and ages 7 & up start at 10am. • 3 yrs & up • • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Free • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 • 281-395-5533 Jul 23 • Summer Reading Program - Mark Jul 21 - 25 • Fun Fest 2014 • 5:30pm • Shelton • 4:00pm • (TICKETS REQUIRED and Games, crafts, music and nightly skits! Dinner is will be handed out 1 hour before the event.) Mark provided each evening. Register online. • Completed Shelton: performer, educator, innovator, composer, Kinder-5th Grade • $6 per child • The Fellowship producer, & high energy entertainer. Children’s music at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • and percussion program • Free • Katy Branch Library thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950 • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 21 • Summer Reading Program--Julian Jul 24 • Build It! • 10:30am • All ages of Franklin • 1:30pm & 3:00pm • Hand stamping children welcome. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch begins the day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 25 - 26 • Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jul 22 - 23 • Cinemark Summer Movie Kids • Houston Family Arts Center • houstonfac.com Clubhouse • 10:00am • Walking with Dinosaurs...$5 • 281-685-6374 for 10 movies or $1 per show. • Cinemark 19 Katy & XD • cinemark.com Jul 25 - 26 • Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Jul 22 • Summer Reading Program - Glider Kids • Fri 7pm and Sat 2pm & 7pm • KVPAC Races • 2:30pm • Who can make the best glider • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 and paper airplane? Join other mad scientists as we fill the air with airplanes. TICKETS REQUIRED and will be handed out 1 hour before the event. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Jul 25 • Live Music--Prophets and Outlaws (Pop/Rock) • 7:30pm • Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. • Free • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com
Jul 22 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Christmas in July: Celebrate Christmas early this year by cooling off in “snow” and enjoying winter themed games. Jul 19 • Movie Night at Central Green “Snow” brought to you by Foam Rox! Swim suit • Movie starts at dusk. • Central Green Park • and towel recommended. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco centralgreenpark.com Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Jul 26 • Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism • Planes: Fire & Rescue...Special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. Lights are up, the sound is down, and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC First Jul 19 • Move It with LaCenterra at Cinco Jul 23 • School-Age Program--Judo Fun • Colony 24 • amctheatres.com • 281-277-5858 AMC Ranch • 9:00am • Free dance class by Move 2:00pm & 3:00pm • A free hand stamp, available • Willowbrook 24 • amctheatre.com • 281-970-9604
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Jul 26 • Movie Night! Jurassic Park • Movie Jul 29 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Safety Night: starts at dusk. • Central Green Park centralgreenpark.com Kids can have their fingerprints taken and create an ID kit while learning safety tips. Complimentary face Jul 26 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonFree • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch members. Register online or call. $28/members, $33/ • 281-395-1114 non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com Jul 30 • School-Age Program--Toons, Crafts, • 281-347-1400 & Snacks • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • A free hand Jul 28 • Summer Reading Program--Mick stamp, available 1 hour before the program, is Corely • 1:30pm • Hand stamping begins the required for admission. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 281-395-1311 Jul 28 • Teens: Duct Tape Extravaganza • Jul 31 - Aug 2 • Shakespeare’s Romeo & 2:30pm • Show off your Duct Tape skills with a Juliet • Houston Family Arts Center • houstonfac.com variety of craft projects. • 10+ yrs • Free • Katy • 281-685-6374 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 29 - 30 • Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse • 10:00am • The Lego Movie...$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show. • Cinemark 19 Katy & XD • cinemark.com
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Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo • The zoo is staying open late so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Cool Nights features a different theme each week, with games, music, and special Meet the Keeper Talks. • Houston Zoo Jul 29 • Summer Reading Program - Happy • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 the Clown • 2:30pm • (TICKETS REQUIRED and will be handed out 1 hour before the event.) The Free Family Activities • 12:00pm-5:00pm • Every summer reading program may be winding down, but Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday until July 13th. Happy the Clown will put a smile on your face! Bring the family for lots of fun crafts and activities. Join Happy for magic, songs and more. • Free • Check the website for details • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Jul 29 • What Do You Do With an Idea Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield • barnesandnoble.com • 281-861-6842
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Fish Feeding Frenzy • 1:00pm • Kids of all ages will have a chance to help us throw pellets in the pond to feed the Fish! This is always a BIG hit with the kids; the Fish love to splash around and excite the crowd! • Free • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200
MONDAY Summer Story Program • 10:00am • Check out books to read. Children log the books they read or have read to them to earn prizes. • 1 yrKindergarten • Free • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Summer Reading Program • 11:00am • Enjoy discussions, as well as music and sharing with others. Log the minutes you’ve read to earn prizes. • 1st6th Grades • Free • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Baby Time • 10:15am • Year-round story time for infants 3 months to non-walkers. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Genealogy Squad • 2:00pm • Learn how to do your own genealogy with other fellow researchers. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Summer Reading Program • 3:00pm • Hand stamping begins the day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Summer Movie Series • 6:00pm • Call the library for title and rating. Families may bring a picnic meal to enjoy while watching the movie. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
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July 2014
Cont’d
TUESDAY
Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives THURSDAY families an evening option for some activities presented Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and during the day time. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Infant Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • Free • Free • 0-12 months • Maud Marks Branch Library Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 WEDNESDAY • 281-633-4675 Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:30am • Activities, Mother Goose Time • 10:15am • Simple sign Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • language, folksongs and lullabies, and fingerplays. • songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • Free • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us 1-12 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • • 281-395-1311 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 281-395-1311 Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs 11:15am • Tickets are required and given to the and craft. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton • Free • Katy Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • first 30 toddlers the day of the event. Free • 18- Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 281-391-3509 36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 281-492-8592 • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • Toddler Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months • Free hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 • 281-550-0885 Preschool Story Time • 11:15am • Free • Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 • 281-550-0885 Preschool Story Time • 11:30am • Stories, Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Knotty & Nice Club • 1:00pm • Free • Katy Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • Free Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 ticket required. Tickets will be available for 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • Free • Katherine Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • 5+ yrs Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • 281-550-0885 hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Fizz Boom Craft • 3:30pm • For middle school and elementary aged children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Savvy Stitchers • 4:00pm • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
FRIDAY Family Movie Time • 1:30pm • Bring the whole family out to our family film festival this summer. Popcorn will be provided. Call library for title and rating. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Friday Movie • 3:00pm • Join us for a PG-rated family movie! Call the branch for title information. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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