Katy West April 2017

Cinco Ranch
Branch Library
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM,
Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.
To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and
find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at
281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
April 14 th -16 th : Easter
April 29 th : FBC Precinct 3 Literary & Fine Arts Festival & Parade
SPECIAL EVENTS
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE – Mondays thru April 17 th ,
1-5 PM, Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free
income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons
should bring the following information to the session if possible: photo
ID, Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents, last year’s
tax return, W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2016,
unemployment compensation statements and any other documents that
are necessary to complete your return. This service is free and open to the
public on a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms will no longer
be available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers
and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS website,
www.irs.gov, during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use
the printers and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.
• LEISURE TIME PROGRAM - Thursday, April 6 th , 6-8:30 PM, Meeting Room.
Take a little time out of your day to relax and recharge. Try your hand at
one of the board games, bring a favorite hobby to enjoy or discover a new
recreational pastime at this come-and-go activity period.
• EARTH-KIND® LANDSCAPING - Saturday, April 8 th , 2-3:30 PM, Meeting
Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener and Earth-Kind® Specialist
Peggy d’Hemecourt will provide an overview of Earth-Kind® gardening
practices. She will introduce the seven Earth-Kind® landscaping principles:
planning and design, practical turf areas, appropriate plant selection, soil
improvement, efficient irrigation and rainwater catchment, effective use
of mulches and appropriate maintenance. Gardeners and landscapers will
learn more about conserving resources and protecting the environment
while still maintaining beautiful lawns and gardens organically.
• FREE ACT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, April 22 nd , 10 AM-2 PM,
Meeting Room. A representative from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
will administer the practice test. Students will take a full-length practice
ACT test to gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test.
Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator if available. Students
may also bring a mobile device to generate instant test results, which will
be available online for 90 days. Registration required.
• FBC PRECINCT 3 LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & PARADE - Saturday,
April 29 th , 10 AM -2 PM. The Literary & Fine Arts Show & Parade will celebrate
the talent of young artists, performers and writers from public schools
in Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD that are located within Precinct
3. The event features a juried art exhibition, musical performances and a
literary-composition contest. Children in pre-K through 3 rd grade may dress
up as their favorite storybook character and participate in a Character
Parade through LaCenterra. Prizes will be awarded.
20 April 2017 | Katy West Community Newsletter