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A Tie Belt!

Submitted by Jennifer Finch on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 1:45pm

Come to Tweeners this Wednesday, April 17 at 5 pm to create your very own Tie Belt. We will have some ties here, but you are welcome to bring your own to match your favorite outfit!

Make Beautiful Decorations for this Spring

Submitted by Naomi H. on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 10:28am

Are you ready to spruce up your house this spring? Maybe some bright fun decorations you made yourself would be just the ticket. We'll help you out with that. Next Tuesday, at our Senior Moments we will be decorating decoupage eggs and boxes. All adults are invited for a relaxing time of talking, eating, and crafting beautiful knickknacks for the spring. Click here to sign up for this program and see what else we offer here at Maud Marks.

Rodeo Craft for Magical Monday and Plans for Spring Break

Submitted by Jane H on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:39pm

Magical Monday, March 4, at 4 pm will be a rodeo craft for kids. Come and check it out.

For Spring Break we have a lot of plans. Magical Monday, March 11, at 4 pm will be another great gardening craft presented by the Kingwood Garden Club. They will show kids how to make a fairy garden. Tuesday, March 12 at 10 am in the Kingwood Meeting Room just off the lobby on the right, we have the Carranza Puppets performing. On Friday, March 15, at 2:15 pm, we have a movie with free popcorn.

Thursday 10:30 AM Gumdrop & Toothpick Structures

Submitted by Anna G on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:12pm

Picture of gumdrop and toothpick bridge holding up rail road ties. Join us 10:30 AM Thursday, February 28 for a tasty bit of building. We are building with gumdrops and toothpicks. You can get serious and build bridges and buildings or just make funny looking creatures with your materials. Just come and have fun. This program is intended for children 3 +.

"Magical Monday" - Kingwood Garden Club - Planting Seeds and Trees

Submitted by Jane H on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 2:20pm

The Kingwood Garden Club is coming again to the Children's Activity Room Monday, February 18, at 4 pm with a program and craft for kids. The members of this wonderful group will be talking about tree planting in our community. There will be a craft involving seeds. We always look forward to see what the kids make.

Remember we have family story time on Saturdays at 10:30 am.

Clipart @2012 Jupiterimages

Happy Valentine's Day!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 3:56pm

Nest week, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day during our storytimes. These programs are free for children and their families. We look forward to seeing you!

Monday, Feb. 11th @ 7:00 pm, Family Storytime

Wednesday, Feb. 13th @ 1:30 pm, Toddler Storytime

Thursday, Feb. 14th @ 10:00 am, Pre-School Storytime

If you are unable to attend storytime or would like to extend your experience you can checkout these books.

Friendship Bracelets

Submitted by Jennifer Finch on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 1:35pm

This Monday, November 12 at 4pm the teens are invited to come and make friendship bracelets. We'll be watching something while we work and as always snacks will be provided. All teens ages 12-18 are welcome.

Art From Panama

Submitted by Jason V on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 9:12am

The Panamanian children's art exhibit is currently on display. If you have time, stop by the book drop windows and take a moment to look at the colorful landscapes, still life, portraits, and other artistic works. Don't forget, on November 17th at 2:00 pm, we will have a very special guest here to discuss Panamanian culture. There will also be coloring pages and other activities available at the end of the program. See you there!

Fun for Everyone @ The Winter Open House

Submitted by Christine Turner on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 3:27pm

Schedule

1:30 Eagle Springs Choir
2:00 Cozy Storytime & Photo Op
2:30 - 4:00
Winter Wonderland Photo Op Continued
Winter Craft
Treasure Hunt with Prizes
Face Painting
Hot Coco and Cider
4:00 - 4:30
A very special "Snowman" movie shown on the BIG screen!

A special thanks to our teen advisory board (B.O.L.T.) for creating the winter wonderland.

Make a Holiday Gift

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 3:29pm

chalk board Make a mini chalkboard and a card as a holiday gift for your teacher. Thursday, November 8, 3:30 pm. Ages 5 and up. Limit 40. Presented by "The Scrapbook Lady" from Creative Memories.