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and parents or guardians. Learn about educational opportunities<br />

available at the colleges, as well as admission requirements, financial<br />

aid, student housing and more. For a list of colleges that will be here,<br />

check with the library.<br />

• GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th , 10-11 AM,<br />

Meeting Room. Jessica Ford from Greyhound Pets of America/Houston<br />

will discuss the history of greyhounds. She will also talk about their<br />

care, their suitability as pets and the adoption process. Learn more<br />

about this breed of dog, their needs, energy levels and personalities.<br />

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in<br />

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.<br />

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th , 10 AM<br />

MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th , 10 AM<br />

MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , 10 AM<br />

MS Excel: Charts: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 22 nd , 10 AM<br />

Introduction to Facebook: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 26 th , 12 Noon<br />

MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 10 AM<br />

Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning<br />

Lab. (reservations not required)<br />

EVENTS<br />

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th ,<br />

12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is News of<br />

the World, written by Paulette Jiles. Those attending are invited to<br />

bring a lunch, if desired.<br />

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , beginning<br />

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is At the Water’s<br />

Edge, written by Sara Gruen.<br />

• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, <strong>February</strong> 6 th and 20 th , 6-8<br />

PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from<br />

beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share<br />

tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. On<br />

the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a fun,<br />

relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills<br />

and share their love of this popular card game with others.<br />

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, <strong>February</strong> 9 th and 23 rd ,<br />

1-2 PM; Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a<br />

program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to<br />

practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation<br />

Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people<br />

to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing<br />

while practicing their English skills.<br />

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12<br />

• YA: VALENTINE CARDS - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th , 4-5 PM, Conference<br />

Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will create custom Valentine’s<br />

Day cards for friends and family.<br />

• FREE SAT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th , 10:30<br />

AM-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. A representative from Princeton Review will<br />

administer a practice test to college-bound students in grades 9 through<br />

12. This practice test will prepare students for the actual SAT test. The<br />

scores on this practice test will only be shared with the student; they will<br />

not be sent to any educational institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a<br />

non-graphing calculator if available. Registration is required.<br />

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 14 th , 4-5 PM,<br />

Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to<br />

meet with others who share the same love for great books and have a<br />

lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or<br />

disliked. Those attending are invited to talk about Every Day, written<br />

by David Levithan.<br />

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 4-5<br />

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades<br />

9-12 are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and<br />

suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to young<br />

adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends<br />

while helping to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups<br />

at these activities.)<br />

28 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter

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