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<strong>August</strong> 14 th at 2 PM, we will be making soap. We’ll provide all kinds<br />
of supplies to create a one-of-a-kind smelling soap.<br />
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own<br />
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 14 th at 7 PM. Harry<br />
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and<br />
all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged<br />
to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />
• ESL TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP - Harris County Public Library<br />
provides English as a Second Language classes for adults at several<br />
of its branch libraries. The next training here at the library will be on<br />
<strong>August</strong> 11 th at 10 AM-1 PM. There is no charge for training attendance<br />
or materials. Those enrolling in the workshop are requested to actively<br />
support the ESL program for at least five months. Tutors are needed<br />
throughout the Katy area. If you are interested in becoming a tutor,<br />
please call the library to register.<br />
• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL - Do you have legal questions but don’t even<br />
know where to start? On Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 11 th at 2 PM, the library is<br />
pleased to host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar<br />
Association. Come get answers to all your legal questions.<br />
• OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS & DON’T GET NAILED! - Senior citizens<br />
and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the<br />
library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss<br />
various topics pertinent to senior living. On <strong>August</strong> 17 th at 10 AM, we<br />
will be discussing current scams in Texas. Learn how to spot certain<br />
red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources you can<br />
turn to in the event you or a loved one is targeted and steps you can<br />
take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones. Come discover<br />
what kind of life is best for you or your loved one.<br />
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />
once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />
they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston<br />
area. This month, on <strong>August</strong> 18 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about fall vegetables.<br />
Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and<br />
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour<br />
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a<br />
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for<br />
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome<br />
to bring your own.<br />
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of<br />
the month at 1 PM.<br />
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third Wednesday<br />
of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert<br />
to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes<br />
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on<br />
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• SPECIAL STORYTIME - Please join us for a special Preschool Storytime<br />
on Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 8 th at 10:15 AM. Fire Marshall Tom Petty and<br />
his dog Cinder will be here to talk about fire safety. Pet Cinder and<br />
tell her all about how you plan on staying safe during an emergency.<br />
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,<br />
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about<br />
20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday<br />
at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal<br />
for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome.<br />
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months,<br />
are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will<br />
be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required<br />
for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day<br />
of the event.<br />
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<strong>August</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter