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.
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.