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Cinco Ranch Branch Library to Host Fun Kids Activities this April
March 27 2023
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs -- Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and After-School Breaks – in April.
During Family Story Time and Pajama Night Story Time, families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy.
Family Story Time
Takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. The schedule of Family Story Time activities is as follows:
| April 5 and 6 | Bunnies |
| April 12 and 13 | Rainbows & Flowers |
| April 19 and 20 | Favorites |
| April 26 and 27 | Dance Party |
Pajama Night Story Time
An evening alternative for families unable to attend during the day. Will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. Program dates are April 4 and 18, and the themes will be “Bunnies” and “Favorites.”
Stretches & Stories
For families with children of all ages. Will take place on Thursdays, April 13 and 27, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Families will enjoy stories, participating in gentle yoga and dance, and learn calming breathing techniques. Families may bring yoga mats.
Family Game Night
Will take place on Monday, April 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to play a variety of strategy and classic board games. Hear tips and tricks to help advance skill levels.
Family Build Night
Will take place on Monday, April 24, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy a fun-filled building challenge using LEGOs and other mixed materials during this free-play time.
In addition to the family activities for all ages, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library also offers age-specific programs, with activities specially designed for different ages and stages of development.
Mother Goose Time
For pre-walking infants from age 1 month to 12 months. Takes place on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 10:45 am. This activity provides caregiver/infant multisensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical development through rhythm and music. Attendance is limited and registration is required.
“Kinder Korner: Volcanos"
Will take place on Wednesday, April 12, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Kinder Korner is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts, and other activities. This month, students will participate in a science experiment, using plastic eggs to make glow creatures.
“After-School Break: DIY Bird Feeders”
Will take place on Wednesday, April 19, from 4:30 to 5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2. This activity is for students in grades 1 through 5. Students will be challenged to use items they can find to build a tool to retrieve a lost item.
Creative Connections
Activities for school-aged children in grades 4 through 8. Will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The schedule of activities is as follows:
- April 6 – Typing Class. This class will take place in the Computer Lab.
- April 20 – Foil Art
These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to register for Mother Goose Time, see the online calendar of “Classes & Events” on Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
