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Friends of First Colony Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

Special Youth Program - Shimmer Flute Choir "Critters & Trolls"

10:15am–11:15am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Music, Performances
Description:

Families and children are invited to join us for a special story time program with flautists! Two stories will be told with narration and music, presented by The Shimmer Flute Choir:

Three Crotchety Cats by Sonny Burnette

Everyday Essentials: Budgeting Basics

10:30am–11:30am
Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Unsure about where to begin when it comes to budgeting? Stress no more, join us and learn about the basics of budgeting presenting by Janelle Johnson of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services.

Chess Day at Cinco Ranch

11:00am–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

Back-to-School Fair

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn about library resources that can help you with homework, test prep, and research while you make back-to-school crafts.  For families with children in grades K-12.

College Camp

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for information ranging from what to pack for school, how to shop deals, and preparing for your first days on campus or online!

Get WILD for Raptors!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Hawks and kites and eagles, or my!  Soar into the world of raptors and discover their key role as top predators.  Wild Bird Adventures provides a home and habitat to birds that can no longer live in the wild.

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