Raintree Village March 2017

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY
LIBRARY
NEWS
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10
AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sun. closed.
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website
(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.
ADULTS
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their
next book sale on Saturday, March 25 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There
is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as
children’s books and paperbacks. Come see all our insane bargains.
All proceeds will benefit the library.
• FREE FAMILY FILMS - Bring the whole family out to our family
film festival this spring break. The week school is out, on Monday,
March 13 th , Thursday, March 16 th and Friday March 17 th , at 3 PM
we will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn.
Unfortunately, we cannot print the titles here, but call the library or
stop by for a complete list.
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound
at the Maud Marks Library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve,
count patrons and more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation
on Thursday, March 2 nd at 4:30 PM. Students should be in
high school and must be able to commit to two hours twice a week.
If you would like to help in any way, please contact Lauren Richards
at 281-492-8592.
• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Every Monday and Friday through April
18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly and low-income
individuals from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• YOGA CLASSES - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts classes
twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise
program. Join us on Saturdays, March 4 th at 10 AM and March 18 th
at 3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga.
Join us as we exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required.
• GENEALOGY - Are you interested in learning more about your family’s
past? The library is offering one-on-one instruction on how to
use the FamilySearch.org website. These classes will take place every
Wednesday at 10 AM. Learn more about how to get started looking
into your family’s past and find out where you came from. Seating is
extremely limited for this class.
• TEEN TIME: SCRATCH CODING - Do you enjoy playing video games?
Using the computer? Downloading apps? There’s a code for that!
Join us Thursday, March 2 nd at 2:45 PM while we learn the basics
of coding and computer programming using the Scratch Project
developed by MIT.
• TEEN TECH WEEK - You ready to make some robots? Join us on
Thursday, March 9 th at 4:30 PM during Teen Tech Week when we work
with Lego Mindstorms. Make and program your own Lego Mindstorm
robot! This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available at 4 PM
the day of the program.
• DIY CRAFTS: GLUE GUN DRAWING - This month we will be drawing…
with glue! Join us on Tuesday, March 14 th at 2 PM as we make
3D drawings using cardboard, hot glue and paint. Seating for this is
extremely limited.
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very
own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for
creators and inventors at the library on Tuesday, March 14 th at 7 PM.
Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy Maker-
Space and all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are
encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace
has to offer.
• POWER OF ATTORNEY & DESIGNATION OF GUARDIANSHIP - Senior
citizens and their family members are invited to join us for a new
series at the library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be
here to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living. On March 17 th
at 3 PM, we will be discussing power of attorney and designation of
guardianship. Learn what happens when you are incapacitated and
why it is important to have power of attorney and guardianship in
place ahead of time. Come discover what kind of life is best for you
or your loved one.
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Is your Master Gardeners of Harris
County will once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once
a month where they will discuss various topics unique to gardening
in the Houston area. This month, on March 18 th at 10 AM, learn all
about planting, growing and the upkeep of roses. Seating is extremely
limited for this class.
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring
hour on the 4 th Tuesday of every month at 2 PM. We color, chat,
have a snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of
pages for coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than
welcome to bring your own.
• FIRE SAFETY FOR ADULTS - Even adults need fire safety reminders
once in a while. Tom Petty with the Harris County Fire Marshall’s office
will be at the library on Tuesday, March 21 st at 3 PM to remind us
what to do if a fire happens to us. This seminar, designed for older
adults covers electrical and cooking safety, precautions when sleeping
as well as slip and fall hazards, the importance of working smoke
alarms, having and practicing a fire exit plan and more. Come meet
Cinder, a trained K-9 dog who specializes in helping teach fire safety.
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: NOAA OCEAN DISCOVERY DAY - Seniors 55+
are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers for a FREE trip to
the NOAA lab in Galveston for Ocean Discovery Day, courtesy of the
Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation.
The bus departs the library on Saturday, March 25 th at 8 AM. Seating
is extremely limited. Registration begins March 3 rd .
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet
monthly. The Evening Book Club normally meets on the second
Monday of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on
the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM.
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their
just desserts.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click
on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN
•WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Let imaginations soar as you explore the
world around you with crafts and activities on Wednesdays at 4:45
PM, for ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All
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