All HCPL branches will be CLOSED Monday, May 27. Cy-Fair will also be CLOSED Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
Every year for the past five years we have made gingerbread houses and this year we are adding some festive touches. We will start with some milk and cookies, while you listen to the story ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. Then, make your craft while you enjoy holiday classics played by the Music Lady, Tracy Pace on piano. Finally, sometime during each session Santa will join us for a sing-a-long, photo opportunity and every child will receive a special gift. It happens one day only! Thursday, December 22nd there are two gingerbread house craft sessions. The first one will start at 2:00pm and the second at 3:00pm. 
We will have two special Spring Break crafts for kids. The first one is Tuesday March 15th
at 2:00pm. The children will make a tissue paper kite. Welcome Spring with a fun to make kite and a high flying way to decorate their rooms for Spring. While making the kites the Music Lady will get everyone in the Springtime mood with playful piano melodies. The next craft is Thursday March 17th at 2:00pm. 
Join me for a Mardi Gras Storytime Tuesday, March 8th at 10:30 am in the meeting room. All the stories will be about Louisiana. We will make Mardi Gras parade wands, parade to jazz music, the children can collect bead necklaces, coins and candy and everyone can enjoy a delicious King cake. Come and celebrate with us! Come 30 minutes early to get a ticket at the Information Desk because space is limited.
Join me for a Dr. Seuss Read Across America Storytime, Tuesday March 1st at 10:30 am in the meeting room. Listen to Dr. Seuss stories, sing songs, make a cat in the hat puzzle and get a pencil craft party favor. 
Para los Ninos, For the Children Bi-lingual Storytime will be starting on Thursday, January 6th at 3:00 pm. The program will be every 1st Thursday of the month. It is designed to introduce families to the library and give parents tips on how to help thier children learn at home. The program is for parents and their children three to six year olds. The topics we will be learning about are family communication, healthy minds, healthy bodies, how your child learns, loving limits, math at home, raise a reader, self esteem and taking time and taking turns. We will read a story then participate in a learning activity. 
What's the Big Idea? Math & Science Storytime will be back for the 2011 Summer Reading Program. It is designed to introduce math and 
science concepts to three to six year olds. We will be learning about same & different, comparing & measuring, collecting & sorting, number patterns, sequences, building, sound & shadow and movement patterns. We will read a story then participate in a learning activity. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes in advance to pick up your tickets at the Information Desk. It is sure to be fun and educational.
Information for Persons with Disabilities: Harris County Public Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who are interested in attending library programs. To make a request for yourself or someone you know, please notify the Branch Librarian two working days in advance of the program.
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