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Summer Reading Program for Children 2019 - LSC-CyFair

A Universe of Stories! - ¡Un Universo de Historias! TM
Program Events until August 22, 2019!

Still Time to Register!

 Schedule for June | July | August
Printable Schedule

Recurring Activities
Please Note: Most Events Require Free Tickets Available in the Children's Library Starting One Hour in Advance of the Programs.

Baby Time is a year-round program on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and  11:30 a.m. (except August 26). For children up to 24 months old, it features stories, rhymes, and songs. Playtime after the stories may include parachutes, toys, or musical instruments. Limited to 25 children per session.

Monday at the Movies is a summer program on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. (except June 3). For all ages. Limited to 80 people - children and adults get tickets.

Toddler Time is a year-round program on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. (except August 27). For children 2 to 3 ½ years old, it features books, fingerplays, songs, movement and occasional crafts. Limited to 30 children per session.

Tween Craft is a summer program on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. For children 10-12 years old, it features creative summertime activities. Meet in the Kids' Corner. Limited to 35 tween children who are participating in the event.

Baby Pajama Boogie is a year-round program once each month on a designated Tuesday night - summer 2019 = June 4, July 2, July 30, and August 6 - at 6:00 p.m. For children up to 24 months old, it features stories, music, and movement to wiggle and giggle the way to bedtime. Limited to 25 children.

My First Book Club is a year-round program usually on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. except August 2019 (registration required starting at 12:00 p.m. at the children's reference desk starting on the previous month's meeting day). For children ages 7-9 years, the group discusses a selected book at each meeting. Limited to 39 children.

Family Story Time is a year-round program on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. except August 27 (limited to 35 children) and first Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. except June 1 (limited to 35 children). For all ages, it features stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional crafts. An age-appropriate activity or craft will be available for ticketed children.

Preschool Time is a year-round program on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m. (except August 28). For children 3-6 years old, it features stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. Limited to 35 children per session.

Tween STEM is a summer program of exciting STEM activities on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Kids' Corner. For children and teens 10-12 years old. Ticket distribution begins one hour before start time. Limited to 20 tweens.

Wednesday Activities is a summer program with a different activity every Wednesday afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m. with additional times as noted on the calendar. Pick up tickets and a map at the Kids' Corner, then meet in the Conference Center 152.

Tween Book Club is a year-round program usually on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. except August 2019 (registration required starting at 12:00 p.m. at the children's reference desk starting on the previous month's meeting day). For children ages 10-12 years, the group discusses a selected book at each meeting. Limited to 24 children.

Fun with Family is a summer program on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. except July 4. For all ages, it features stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft or activity. Limited to 30 children.

Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos en Español is a year-round program on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For children 2-6 years old, it features stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional crafts. Limited to 40 children per session. (Historias, rimas y canciones en Español (edades 2-6). Manualidad apropiada a la edad para los niños con ticket, o actividad después de las historias - límite: 40 boletos por sesión.)

Thursday Family Fun Activities are summer programs on Thursdays starting with Craft Time at 5:30 p.m. followed by Family Fun Night at 6:30 p.m. to cap the evening. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 tickets per session.

Wii Dance for Kids is a year-round program on the first Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. except June 1 with age-appropriate songs and movement. For children of all ages. Limited to 35 children.


More Details on Program Guidelines:

  • Tickets for programs are free and available 1 hour prior to the program at the children’s reference desk unless otherwise noted.
  • Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program as started.
  • Tickets are limited to the numbers listed and are available on a first-come basis. The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for the ticketed program.
  • We do require that 1 child per family be within the age range of the program in order to attend.
  • Tickets will be given out to the child(ren) within the age range of the program. Siblings can attend as a guest. Crafts will be given to the ticketed child only. 
  • Day care groups - Please call 281.290.3211 to schedule a visit. 
  • 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.

Más Acerca de Nuestros Programas:

  • Los boletos están disponibles 1 hora antes del comienzo de cada programa en el escritorio del Kids Corner.
  • Los boletos no estarán disponibles 10 minutos después de que haya comenzado cada programa.
  • Los boletos se repartirán a los niños cuya edad esté dentro del rango de edad del programa.
  • El niño deberá estar presente para recibir su boleto.
  • Hermanos del niño pueden entrar como invitados.
  • Las manualidades se repartirán solamente a los niños que entraron con boleto.
  • Información Para las Personas con Discapacidades: La Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Harris hará los ajustes razonables para las personas con discapacidades que estén interesador en asistir a los programas de la biblioteca. Para realizar una solicitud para usted o alguien que usted conoce, por favor notifique a la Bibliotecaria dos días antes del comienzo del programa.

Read Books. Do Activities. Earn Points. Win Prizes.

  1. Register online or visit the library and our staff can assist you with registration starting June 3.
  2. Earn 10 points for logging one book.
  3. Earn 10 points for logging 30 minutes of reading.
  4. Earn 5 points for writing a review.
  5. Earn 5 points for doing an activity.
  6. Reach levels of achievement and receive a prize (while supplies last)!
    • 100 points
    • 200 points
    • 300 points

Lee libros. Haz actividades. Gana puntos. Gana premios.

  1. Regístrese en línea ó visite su sucursal local y el personal de la biblioteca lo puede asistir con el registro (comenzando el 3 de junio).
  2. Gana 10 puntos por registrar un libro.
  3. Gana 10 puntos por registrar 30 minutos de lectura.
  4. Gana 5 puntos por envíar una reseña.
  5. Gana 5 puntos por hacer una actividad.
  6. Gana premios. Todos los premios
    se darán mientras duren las reservas.
    • 100 puntos
    • 200 puntos
    • 300 puntos

June 2019 Events
  • Monday, June 3 - Summer Reading Program Sign-Up Begins!
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Summer Reading Program Registration Assistance at 2:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 4
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Baby Pajama Boogie at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 5
    • Preschool Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • "Me First" Books Alive at 2:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 200 children)
  • Thursday, June 6
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m. 
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Lego® at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 10
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies: Jetsons: The Movie -  © Universal Pictures [rated G] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 11
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 12
    • Preschool Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Kids Zumba at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 200 children - note: bring water and wear comfortable clothes)
  • Thursday, June 13
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Games at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 17
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Home - © DreamWorks [rated PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 18
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • My First Book Club at 6:30 p.m. (registration required at the children's reference desk starting May 21 @ 12:00 p.m. - ages 7-9, limit 39)
  • Wednesday, June 19
    • Preschool Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Art and Cosmic Connections at 2:00 p.m. (ages 4 years and up, limit 200 children & parents)
    • Tween Book Club at 6:30 p.m. (registration required at the children's reference desk starting May 15 @ 6:00 p.m. - ages 10-12, limit 24)
  • Thursday, June 20
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Straws and Connectors at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 24
    • Baby Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Lego Star Wars Double Feature: The Empire Strikes Out and The Padawan Menace - © Lucasfilm Ltd. [rated G] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 25
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 26
    • Preschool Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • John's Got Magic at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 200 children at each session)
    • Name That Book: Delicious Words Book Tasting at 6:30 p.m. (geared for children entering grades 3-5 - all ages welcome - limit 30)
  • Thursday, June 27
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Game Night at 6:30 p.m.

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July 2019 Events

  • Monday, July 1
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Muppets from Space - © Columbia Pictures [rated G] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 2
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Baby Pajama Boogie at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 3
    Note: Children's Library Hours for July 3: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    • Preschool Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, July 4 - Library Closed for Independence Day Holiday
  • Saturday, July 6
    • Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m.
    • Wii Dance for Kids at 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, July 8
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Lilo and Stitch - © Walt Disney Studios [rated PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 9
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 10
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Crocodile Encounter at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 200 children at each session)
  • Thursday, July 11
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Lego® at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 15
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Robots - © 20th Century Fox [PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • My First Book Club at 6:30 p.m. (registration required at the children's reference desk starting June 18 - ages 7-9, limit 39)
  • Wednesday, July 17
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Origami Fun at 2:00 p.m. (ages 4 years and up, limit 200 children)
    • Tween Book Club at 6:30 p.m. (registration required at the children's reference desk starting June 19 at 6:00 p.m. - ages 10-12, limit 24)
  • Thursday, July 18
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m. 
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m.
    • Family Fun Games at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 22
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30  a.m./11:30  a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Space Jam - © Warner Brothers [rated PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 23
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 24
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Ballet Center of Houston at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 200 children at each session)
    • Name That Book: Story Hour at 6:30 p.m. (geared for children entering grades 3-5 - all ages welcome - limit 30)
  • Thursday, July 25
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m. 
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Straws and Connectors at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 29
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30  a.m./11:30  a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Lego Star Wars: The Phantom Clone and Menace of the Sith - © Lucasfilm Ltd. [rated G] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 30
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween Craft at 2:00 p.m.
    • Bonus! Baby Pajama Boogie at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 31
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Tween STEM at 1:00 p.m.
    • Jedi Boot Camp at 2:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (ages 4 years and up, limit 50 children per session - note: bring water and wear comfortable clothes/costumes)

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August 2019 Events

  • Thursday, August 1
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m. 
    • Family Fun Craft at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Family Fun Lego® at 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 3
    • Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m.
    • Wii Dance for Kids at 11:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, August 4 - Summer Reading Program Ends
  • Monday, August 5
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30  a.m./11:30  a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Treasure Planet - © Walt Disney Studios [rated PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Baby Pajama Boogie at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Variety Show: Magician Julian Franklin at 2:00 p.m. (ages 3 years and up, limit 250 children)
  • Thursday, August 8
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Games at 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 11 - Last Day to Pick Up Summer Reading Program Prizes
  • Monday, August 12
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30  a.m./11:30  a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - Zathura - © Columbia Pictures [rated PG] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 13
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
    • Family Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 14
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 15
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Straws and Connectors at 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, August 19
    • Baby Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30  a.m./11:30  a.m.
    • Monday at the Movies - WALL-E - © Walt Disney Studios [rated G] at 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 20
    • Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 21
    • Preschool Story Time at 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 22
    • Fun with Family at 9:30 a.m.
    • Spanish Story Time/Sesión de Cuentos at 10:30 a.m.
    • Family Fun Games at 6:30 p.m.

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Please Note: To Allow for Summer Clean Up and Fall Event Preparation, Kids' Corner Programs Will Be on Hiatus, August 26-September 4.

Thanks to the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Friends of the Library for their generous support of Summer Reading Program 2019!


Contact the LSC-CyFair Library: chat | e-mail | 281.290.3211
Maintained by: P. Gonzales-Assistant Director for Children's Services
paula.m.gonzales@lonestar.edu

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