Nottingham February 2018

Libraries and 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.
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.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next
book sale on Saturday, February 24 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 proceeds will benefit the library.
• NASA DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY - Have you ever wondered what it was like
to spend time in space? The library would like to help you realize your
dream! On Saturday, February 3 rd at 1 PM, a representative of NASA’s
Johnson Space Center will be at the library to tell us all about living and
working in outer space. Also, join us for other space experiments such
as antigravity drops, microgravity experiments, space food, rockets
and more! Learn what it is like to work in small work areas such as the
International Space Station. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given
out the day of the event beginning at noon.
• THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE & THE AFRICAN IN AMERICA - Come
celebrate Black History Month in style! On Monday, February 19 th at 1:30
PM, come to the library to celebrate the contributions of African Americans
to our nation’s culture. We’ll be listening to music that celebrates the
historic contribution and achievements of great Americans. Afterwards,
join us for some African crafts as we learn all about the African American
culture. We will also learn the history of food in the African American
culture and feast on some unique foods.
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which
will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This
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month, on Thursday, February 1 st at 3:30, we will be making rockets.
This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to
the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - 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,
February 1 st at 5 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.
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited
to join us on Thursday, February 15 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the book
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us,
extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.
• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Beginning February 3 rd and every Monday
and Friday through April 18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance
to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance runs from 10 AM
to 2 PM.
• 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, February 3 rd at 10 AM and February 17 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.
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - 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 February 10 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about spring
vegetable gardening. Seating is extremely limited for this class.
• DIY WORKSHOP: CROSS-STITCH - It’s Valentine’s Day and at the
library we will be learning the art of cross-stitch as we make beautiful
needlework to decorate our homes. Join us on Tuesday, February 13 th
at 2 PM as we make cut scenes in hearts for our sweethearts.
• 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, February 13 th at 7 PM. Harry
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace 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.
• SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS - Senior citizens and their family members
February 2018 | Nottingham Country