The Points March 2018

Library News
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
March 30 th & 31 st : Easter
SPECIAL EVENTS
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 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 2017; 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 are not
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.
• CRAFT MONTH DEMONSTRATIONS - Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM,
Multi-purpose Room. In recognition of National Craft Month in March,
the library will host a series of hands-on craft activities throughout
the month for adults and youth aged 12 and above. The series is designed
to introduce people to fun, new crafts and hobbies. Materials
for these programs are made possible through the generous support
of the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Seating is limited and
reservations are encouraged.
March 1 st : Crochet Basics with Alex Marriott.
March 8 th : Cross-Stitch Basics.
March 15 th : Arm-Knitting Basics.
March 22 nd : Basic Watercolor Painting with Zineb Sjahsan.
March 29 th : Introduction to Origami with Shellene Wilson.
• INTRODUCTION TO GROWING HERBS - Saturday, March 10 th , 10:30-
11:30 AM, Multi-purpose Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener
Tricia Bradbury will provide an overview and general information on
growing herbs on the Texas Gulf Coast. Learn how to preserve herbs
for later use by drying or freezing them or by using them to flavor oil
and vinegar. Bradbury will also share tips on cooking with fresh and
dried herbs.
• RESUMÉ-BUILDER WORKSHOP - Monday, March 12 th , 12 Noon,
Computer Lab. Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those
attending this informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting
a resumé. For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a
digital copy available on a usb flashdrive, saved to the cloud or have
access to it via email. Registration required.
• PLAN YOUR GARDEN WITH CONFIDENCE - Saturday, March 17 th , 10-
11 AM, Meeting Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Catherine
Pennington and Janize Guzman will talk about proven plant selections
that will thrive in this area and that will also attract butterflies and
birds. Get tips on how to plan for a successful, low-maintenance landscape
garden with native plants and Texas Superstars.
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, March 17 th , 10:30 AM-2:30
PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners
to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited
to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed,
stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this
come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide
tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided,
but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well.
• ANCIENT EMPIRES-ROME - Saturday, March 17 th , 1-3 PM, Multi-purpose
Room. In this third of three programs on Ancient Empires, former
architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the Roman Republic
and the assassination of Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire and Augustus
Caesar and Emperor Constantine and the rise of Christianity. Learn
about different Roman achievements, such as city-planning and government,
art and literature, engineering and architecture and military
and cultural conquests.
• SENIOR RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE’S “SMARTSIZING-LET’S
START THE CONVERSATION” - Saturday, March 24 th , 10:30-11:30 AM,
Meeting Room. Linda Jordan, founder of Senior Resources Collaborative,
will provide tips on simplifying one’s lifestyle, downsizing one’s
home and reducing responsibilities. Learn about different housing
options that are available. This program is intended for senior citizens
and their families, as well as anyone who is considering economizing
and living a simpler lifestyle.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, March 6 th , 10 AM
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, March 8 th , 10 AM
MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, March 13 th , 10 AM
Introduction to LinkedIn: Monday, March 26 th , 12 Noon
MS PowerPoint Intermediate: Wednesday, March 28 th , 10 AM
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, March 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab.
(reservations not required)
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES
Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, March 22 nd , 10 AM. Library staff
will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons can print
their own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about
free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to create their own
3D designs.
22 March 2018 | Community Newsletter