KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
July 7, 2019
By Veronica Miko
Stories, movies, crafts and special guests!!! Bring the kids to the Katy-area libraries to squash summer boredom. Each location offers fun activities for young people to explore stories. These special library events are free and have limited availability.
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Maud Smith Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
832-927-7860
Closed on Sunday
Monday
Afternoon Adventures
Crocodile Encounters
July 8 at 1:30 pm
Meet the fearless crocodile at Crocodile Encounters
Science Tellers
July 15 at 1:30 pm
Experience an action-packed performance complete with alien adventures and science experiments.
Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes before the program.
Zoofari Adventures
July 22 at 1:30 pm
Encounter different furry animals at Zoofari Adventures.
Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes before the event.
Magical Balloon Guy Robb Holladay
July 29 at 1:30 pm
Prepare to laugh with Robb, his wacky puppets, and his balloons.
Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes before the performance.
Tuesday
Infant Time
10:15 am and 11:15 am
Ages 3 to 17 months
This session lasts 20 minutes and features nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.
Wednesday
Preschool Storytime
10:15 am
Preschool-aged children can participate in this program which helps promote reading through stories and songs.
Thursday
Totally Toddler
10:15 am and 11:15 am
Ages 18 – 36 months
Toddlers and their caregivers can participate in songs, games, and hear stories.
Cinco Ranch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
281-395-1311
Closed on Sunday
May 27th to August 31st
“A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program
The program welcomes Katy residents and divides them into age-appropriate groups: young readers, middle school students, and high school age and above. The reading challenge offers prizes ranging from bookmarks to the chance to win a 16 GB Fire HD 7 tablet.
Monday
Stories and Play
2:00 pm
One to two years old
Toddlers can participate in stories, classic rhymes, songs, and play time.
Tuesday
Mother Goose
10:15 am
0 – 18 months
Non-walking babies can participate in this multi-sensory class that helps stimulate babies' social, emotional and physical development through rhythm and music.
Wednesday
Story Time
11:30 am
Children will watch a movie, make crafts, and hear stories.
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
281-391-3509
Closed on Sunday
Weekdays
Kid’s Café
11:30 am
Children and caretakers can pop in for a light lunch provided by the Houston Food Bank.
Monday
Baby Time
10:15 am
0 -18 months
Storytime for non-walking babies.
Monday
Teen Summer Programs
Minute to Win It!
July 8 at 2:30 pm
Race the clock to try and win fun challenges in under a minute.
NASA Ambassador
July 15 at 2:30 pm
Blast off in this presentation by a speaker from NASA.
Cricut
July 22 at 2:30 pm
Learn how to make stickers on a Cricut.
Galaxy Craft
July 29 at 2:30
Teens can make their own liquid galaxy in a bottle.
Tuesday
Toddler Time
10:30 am
18 months – 3 years
Toddlers will listen to stories and songs.
Anime Club
4:30 pm
Members of the club can find out the latest news in the anime world, discuss their favorite manga, and watch different anime’s.
Thursday
Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
3 – 6 years
Children can listen to stories, hear songs, and even make crafts.