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New to Katy?

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 12:18pm

Katy cabooseWe have free resources to help you find what you need and settle in as quick as you can.  Stop by and pick up a map of Katy, the Newcomers Visitors Guide, and Katy Magazine’s Newcomer and Relocation Guide.  Also, pick up the latest issues of Katy Magazine and Katy Parent – completely free.  Welcome home, and don’t forget: You’ll LOVE Katy!

 

The Stars at Night

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 01/14/2011 - 12:38pm

Knack Night SkyTexas is a great place for stargazing.  They’re big and bright…deep in the heart….  Well, if you’ve wanted to give it a try but don’t know where to start, take a look at Knack Night Sky: Decoding the Solar System, from Constellations to Black Holes by Nicholas Nigro.  It’s an excellent start for a beginner like me.

I’m a Jackie

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 2:25pm

Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn?I admit it.  Quizzes in women’s magazines always get me.  I simply must find out if I’m too sloppy – or too clothes-crazy – or too “whatever”.  That’s why I was drawn to Pamela Keogh’s latest book Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn?: Timeless Lessons on Love, Power,

Puzzling, Isn’t It?

Submitted by Angel Hill on Mon, 12/20/2010 - 12:01pm

Jigsaw puzzleIf you have extra time over the next month, come help us finish our 1000-piece Winter jigsaw puzzle, located near the Reference Desk.  As of today, the sides are connected plus a few sections of the picture.  For the little ones, we also have an easier puzzle on a table nearby. 

Santa and You

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 6:25pm

Santa at the Katy LibrarySanta had a blast visiting the Katy Library last Saturday.  If you had your picture taken with him, click here to find your picture. 

Is True Crime for You?

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 1:04pm

A Date with DeathDid you know there’s a whole genre of books called “True Crime”?  How do you know if this genre’s for you?  Take this true/false pop quiz:

City-wide Garage Sales This Saturday

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:37am

Garage SaleIf you love Katy (and you know you do!), participate in the Keep Katy Beautiful event this Saturday, November 20th.  Have a garage sale, or visit them around town.  And be sure to visit the Old Town Market Days downtown for more garage sales and “trunk sales”. 

5 Minutes a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Submitted by Angel Hill on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 11:43am

5-minute Health FixesWhat can you do in 5 minutes?  Try taking just 5 minutes a day to improve your health.  The Doctors with Mariska van Aalst have a new book out called 5-minute Health Fixes: the Prescription for a Lifetime of Great Health.  How can it help?

Family Night at the Library - Noche de Familia

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 11/11/2010 - 10:51am

Family NightBring out the family and have some fun!  This month's Family Night features balloon animals.  Come see how it's done, have a snack, listen to music, and visit with your neighbors.

What Am I Eating?

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 10:33am

Read It Before You Eat ItFood labeled “organic” isn’t necessarily healthy.  “Zero grams of trans fat” could still contain trans fat.  “Natural”?  Don’t even go there.  Bonnie Taub-Dix recently penned Read It Before You Eat It – a book to help us decode food labels and make informed, healthy choices. 

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