Raintree Village May 2018

• SMART-SIZING: LET’S START THE CONVERSATION - Senior citizens
and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the
library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss
various topics pertinent to senior living. On May 18 th at 10 AM, learn
how to manage all the stuff you or your loved one have accumulated
over the years and the benefits of examining the type of living space
you need at this stage of life. Come discover what kind of life is best
for you or your loved one. For more information, contact Linda Jordan
at 713-826-5145.
• 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 May 19 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about insects in
your garden. Seating is extremely limited for this class.
• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD -
Saturday, May 19 th at 1 PM. A hands-on multi-part workshop to learn
tips of the trade from expert writers from The Houston Writers Guild.
They will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Today’s topic
is Setting: The Forgotten Element. In this session, participants will
explore the element of setting. Essential for helping readers visualize
the story, setting can also help deepen characters, develop mood and
identify for the reader critical moments in the story. This is a hands-on
workshop. Bring your laptop, notebooks and any other materials you
need in order to apply the techniques.
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome
to bring your own.
• STOP DROWNING NOW - Summer is right around the corner. In
Houston, this means, heat, air conditioning, shorts and large bodies
of water. Unfortunately, those pools, lakes, rivers and oceans come
with the high risk of drowning. On Tuesday, May 29 th at 7 PM, national
organization, Stop Drowning Now, will be at the library to talk about
the dangers of children and the water. Learn what you can do to keep
your child safer this summer as we all use water to cool off from the
heat of the season.
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: RIENZI - Seniors 55+ are invited to join the
library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Rienzi, the Museum
of Fine Arts Houston house for European decorative arts, courtesy of
the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation.
Tuesday, May 1 st at 11 AM, the bus departs from the library for a funfilled
day. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required.
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of
the month at 1 PM.
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their
just desserts.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN
• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our bedtime
storytime. This storytime will meet on Tuesday, May 15 th at 6:30 PM.
We will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Children
are welcome to wear their pajamas.
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about
20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured.
This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers
are welcome.
Community Newsletter | May 2018
• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the
world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at
11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations
for science and sensory exploration.
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months,
are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will
be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required
for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day
of the event.
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations
soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On
Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for
ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary
materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are available
½ hour prior to the program.
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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1
PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10
AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by
in person and we’ll help you sign up!
Monthly Programs
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking
adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos
los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme
para más información.
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6
PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of
computer classes in English - please call for more information.
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a
group going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your
leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join
us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com
and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club
is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach
someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club!
Children
Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime
LOU'S PAINTING, Ltd.
• Interior - Exterior
• Power Washing
• Sheetrock & Texture
• HardiPlank ® Replacement
• Minor Repairs
Free Estimates
Your home is an expensive investment!
Painting beautifies & preserves that
investment!
Mike McKay
281-492-2643
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