Falcon Ranch April 2018

• FBC PRECINCT 3 LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & PARADE - Saturday,
April 28 th . The Literary & Fine Arts Festival & Parade will celebrate
the talent of young artists, performers and writers from public schools
in Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD that are located within Precinct
3. The event features a juried art exhibition, musical performances and
a literary-composition contest. Children in pre-K through 3 rd grade
may dress up as their favorite storybook character and participate in
a Character Parade through LaCenterra. Prizes will be awarded.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.
Computers 101: Monday, April 9 th , 12 Noon
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, April 10 th , 10 AM
MS Excel: Pivot Tables: Thursday, April 12 th , 10 AM
Introduction to Snapchat & Instagram: Monday, April 23 rd , 12 Noon
Google Docs: Wednesday, April 25 th , 10 AM
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, April 20 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab.
(reservations not required)
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES
Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, April 19 th , 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.
EVENTS
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, April 4 th , 12
Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Call the
Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy and Hard Times, written by Jennifer
Worth. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired.
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, April 19 th , beginning at
7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The Little Paris
Bookshop, a novel written by Nina George.
• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesday, April 3 rd , 6-8 PM,
Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from
beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share
tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment.
On the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a
fun, relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their
skills and share their love of this popular card game with others.
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, April 13 th and 27 th , 1-2 PM;
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for
individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English
language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” provide an
opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting
and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• HOMEWORK HUB - Mondays through Wednesdays, 3-5:30 PM,
Conference Classroom. High school students may join others looking
for a quiet place to study by themselves or with a group. Library staff
is available to assist with homework help.
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, April 11 th , 4-5 PM, Conference
Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet
with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively
discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked.
Those attending are invited to talk about the book Hate List, written
by Jennifer Brown.
• YA: HOUR OF CODE - Wednesday, April 18 th , 4-5:30 PM, Computer
Lab. The Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative created by Code.org for
Computer Science Education Week to introduce students to computer
science and programming. It is designed to demystify code and show
how easy and fun it can be to learn basic programming logic.
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, April 25 th , 4-5 PM,
Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12
are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest
new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at
the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while
helping to shape the future of library services for teens!
Falcon Ranch Community Newsletter | April 2018
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