Cimarron May 2017

Libraries & Parks
Maud Marks Library
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.
We will be closed for Memorial Day May 29 th .
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, May 27 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 all at rock bottom prices! All proceeds will benefit the
library.
• MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU-ON THE 2 ND - Join us for an evening of
crafts and a movie on Tuesday, May 2 nd beginning at 4 PM. School-age
children and middle schoolers are invited to build their own lightsabers.
Arrive at 3:50 PM to get for the first session or at 4:30 PM for the second
session to get a ticket to become a Jedi Knight. Each session is limited
to only 35 participants. Then, at 5:30 PM, we open the doors to everyone
for the movie. Bring a blanket, your dinner and grab a spot on the floor
as we find out how the rebels REALLY got their hand on that first Death
Star’s plans.
• VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - Volunteer opportunities abound at the
library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more.
We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday, May
4 th at 4:30 PM. Students should be in high school and must be able to
commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please
contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.
• SUMMER VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities
abound at the library during the summer. Volunteers are needed to help
shelve, count patrons, coordinate summer programs, hand out certificates
and more. We will be taking applications beginning on Monday, May 1 st
at 1 PM. Students should be going into the 7 th grade or older and must
be able to commit to two hours twice a week. Please bring your summer
vacation plans with you when you come to apply. Applications will be due
back by Saturday, May 20 th at 5 PM. If you would like to help in any way,
please contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.
• TEENMAKERS - It’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month. This month we will be
celebrating at TeenMAKERS. Join us on Thursday, May 11 th at 3:30 PM as we
practice the art of origami. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available
at 3 PM the day of the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!
• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - 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, May 6 th at 10 AM and May 20 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.
• VETERAN’S FAIR - Are you a veteran or related to a veteran? The library
would like to thank you for your service and sacrifice. We would also like
to make sure you are well taken care of. There are dozens and dozens
of services and benefits provided by the Veterans Administration, which
go unused every year. On Saturday, May 6 th at 1 PM, the library will be
hosting a Veteran’s Fair. Come learn all about the many benefits veterans
and their families are eligible for.
• CITIZENSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP - Harris County Public Library
provides citizenship programs for adults at several of its branch libraries.
The next training for tutors in the west Houston area will be at the Spring
Branch Library (930 Corbindale, Houston Texas 77024) on Monday, May
8 th from 9 AM- 12:30 PM. There is no charge for attending this training
or materials. Those enrolling in the workshop are requested to actively
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