Westlake Forest February 2018
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MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM,<br />
Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM,<br />
Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />
Library<br />
News<br />
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website<br />
(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their<br />
next book sale on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There<br />
is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as<br />
children’s books and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library.<br />
• NASA DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY - Have you ever wondered what it was<br />
like to spend time in space? The library would like to help you realize<br />
your dream! On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 1 PM, a representative<br />
of NASA’s Johnson Space Center will be at the library to tell us all<br />
about living and working in outer space. Also, join us for other space<br />
experiments such as antigravity drops, microgravity experiments,<br />
space food, rockets and more! Learn what it is like to work in small<br />
work areas such as the International Space Station. This is a ticketed<br />
event. Tickets will be given out the day of the event beginning at<br />
noon.<br />
• THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE & THE AFRICAN IN AMERICA - Come<br />
celebrate Black History Month in style! On Monday, <strong>February</strong> 19 th<br />
at 1:30 PM, come to the library to celebrate the contributions of<br />
African Americans to our nation’s culture. We’ll be listening to music<br />
that celebrates the historic contribution and achievements of great<br />
Americans. Afterwards, join us for some African crafts as we learn all<br />
about the African American culture. We will also learn the history of<br />
food in the African American culture and feast on some unique foods.<br />
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to<br />
come MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program,<br />
which will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and<br />
more! This month, on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 1 st at 3:30, we will be<br />
making rockets. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30<br />
minutes prior to the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at<br />
the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and<br />
more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 1 st at 5 PM. Students should be in high school and must be<br />
able to commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any<br />
way, please contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.<br />
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are<br />
invited to join us on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss<br />
the book Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in<br />
joining us, extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.<br />
• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Beginning <strong>February</strong> 3 rd and every Monday<br />
and Friday through April 18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance<br />
to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance runs from 10<br />
AM to 2 PM.<br />
• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library<br />
hosts classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and<br />
centering exercise program. Join us on Saturdays, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 10<br />
AM and <strong>February</strong> 17 th at 3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and<br />
basic how-to of yoga. Join us as we exercise our minds and bodies.<br />
Registration required.<br />
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />
once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />
they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston<br />
area. This month, on <strong>February</strong> 10 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about spring<br />
vegetable gardening. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />
• DIY WORKSHOP: CROSS-STITCH - It’s Valentine’s Day and at the<br />
library we will be learning the art of cross-stitch as we make beautiful<br />
needlework to decorate our homes. Join us on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong><br />
13 th at 2 PM as we make cut scenes in hearts for our sweethearts.<br />
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very<br />
own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place<br />
for creators and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th<br />
at 7 PM. Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to<br />
Katy MakerSpace and all you can do there. Makers of all ages and<br />
disciplines are encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new<br />
MakerSpace has to offer.<br />
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