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The Fun-Time Calendar August 2012Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Aug 1 & 8 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am & 11:00am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts - limited to 35/session. Free tickets available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 1 & 8 • Chess Club • 3:00pm • Come play or learn chess with Dr. Van Pearcy. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Aug 1 & 8 • Teen Event: Old School Game Day • 4:30pm • Board and card games of days-gone-by! For teens and tweens to play. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 1 • Infant Gymboree • 2:00pm • Play and learn with this program designed to support your child’s growth at his/her own individual pace. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 1 • Claude Sims the Juggler • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • Limited to 100/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 1 • Drop-In Art Wednesdays at the Pearl • 3:00pm • Join us at the Pearl Fincher Museum (next door to the library) for an exciting art activity and/or program. Recommended for school aged children. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 2 & 9 • Spanish Story Time • 11:00am & 12:00pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 2 & 9 • Cool Kid Crafts • 2:00pm & 5:00pm • Limited to 36/summer session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 2 & 9 • Kids Movie Day • 3:00pm • Come and enjoy a movie. Popcorn is provided, and you may bring a drink with a lid. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Aug 2 & 9 • Board Games for Teens • 4:30pm • Free. Drop in. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 2 & 9 • Teen Movie Night • 5:30pm • Free. Drop in. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 2 - 8 • MindFest • Put your mind to the Fest! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Aug 2 - 4 • Jack & The Giant • Performances are Thurs-Sat 10am & 2pm. • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 2 • Toddler Gymboree • 10:30am • Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 2 • Para los Ninos/For the Children Story Time • 2:00pm • Fun-filled, family-friendly parent workshop. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 2 • Animal Safety Program • 3:00pm • Program includes animal safety tips for children both in the wild and at home. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 2 • Kids Game Night • 6:30pm • Limited to 40/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 2 • Teen Movie Night • 7:00pm • Tomball College

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Aug 3 - 5 • Lend Me a Tenor • Performances are Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 3pm & 8pm. • $10 • Houston Family

Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com •

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Aug 3 • Fractured Fairy Tales • 4:00pm • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 4 • Dominos Pizza Workshop • 2:00pm • Children will learn pizza skills and fun facts. At the end enjoy a slice and grab a goody bag. Limit 50 children. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

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Aug 6 • Baby Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 25/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 6 • Mondays at the Movies • 2:00pm • Limited to 80/summer session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 6 • Mystery Craft Bag Pick Up • 3:00pm • Pick up a craft to do at home. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 6 • Pizza Party • 3:00pm • Meet in the Children’s Area. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Aug 6 • Betwixt Book Club: Reader’s Choice • 3:30pm • This new book club will be operated by Ms. Terry & Ms. Rebecca and they look forward to seeing you there! Contact YA Librarian Rebecca for details. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 6 • Storybook Quilt Story Time • 5:00pm • The Children’s Librarian will read a quilt-themed book with a quilt especially made to complement the book then do a quilt craft with the help of the Tri-County Quilt Guild. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 6 • Teen Movie Night • 6:00pm • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 6 • Pajama Story Time • 6:30pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 7, 21 & 28 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs and craft. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 7 - 8 • Summer Movie Clubhouse- Yogi Bear • 10:00am • 10 Shows for $5 if purchased in advance or $1 Per • Cinemark Movies 12 & XD, 25720 Northwest Freeway, Cypress • cinemark.com • 800-326-3264

Aug 7 • Wii Games • 1:00pm • Free. Drop in. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 7 • Toddler Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am • Books, fingerplays, songs, movement and the occasional craft - limited to 35/session. Tickets for programs are free and available 1 hour prior to the program. • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 7 • Club Cr8: Paper Punch Art • 2:00pm • Teen Event - Create a fun wall decoration using bright colors and fun shapes. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 7 • Tween Tuesday Crafts • 2:00pm • Limited to 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 7 • Flat Stanley Come to Life • 3:00pm • Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy presents an exciting & entertaining musical program, which encourages audience participation. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 7 • Duct Tape Crafts • 3:00pm • Make something awesome out of colorful duct tape! Choose from roses, wallets, bracelets and more. All supplies provided. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Aug 7 • Tropical Family Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Fun for the family • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690

Aug 7 • Family Story Time • 6:30pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Free tickets are available 1 hour prior • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Aug 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs and craft. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 9 • Craft Buffet & End of Summer Program & Party • 3:00pm • Parents should stay to help younger children. Craft programs last about 1 hour and all necessary materials are provided. Community Center Activity Room. Celebratory refreshments to follow • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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Aug 9 • Teen Craft • 4:00pm • Paint a Piggy Bank. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 11- 12 • Lion King Ballet • Performances are Sat @ 10am & 2pm and Sun @ 3pm & 6pm. • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 11 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 11 • 2nd Saturday At The Depot • 6:00pm • The movie this month is “The Tooth Fairy.” It’s time for Tomball Football Cougar’s Kick-Off Rally. Music provided by the Tomball High School Band. Come out and support the local kids. The splash pad is open so don’t forget the towels. Games and more and concessions available. In case of rain the event will be at Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St • Historic Tomball Depot Plaza • ci.tomball.tx.us • 281-351-5484

Aug 12 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 14 • Opera to Go • 10:30am • Houston Grand Opera, Opera to go will present the story Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes. Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Aug 14 • The Lion King - Dance and Sing • 3:00pm • Houston Family Arts Center Actors Academy presents an exciting & entertaining musical program, which encourages audience participation. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Aug 14 • Dora & Diego Family Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Fun for the family • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690

Aug 16 - 19 • The Pirates of Penzance • Performances are Thurs 8pm, Fri & Sat 4pm and Sun 8pm. • $10 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 17 - Sep 9 • Our Town • Performances Fri & Sat @ 8pm and Sun @ 3pm. • $14-$18 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 18 • Public Train Ride • 9:00am • We have specially designed cars for the young and the young at heart who enjoy hearing the clickety-clack of the rails. • Zube Park, 17802 Roberts Rd (off Hwy 290 & Katy Hockley Cutoff) • hals.org

Aug 21 • Special Needs Family Night • 4:00pm-8:00pm • Special Needs Family Night sponsored by Family ATA Family Martial Arts~ Exclusively for those families and caregivers of special needs children and adults. Take time out to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with other parents and caregivers. Everyone MUST Wear Socks • Bouncin Bears • bouncinbearstexas.com • 281-257-9696

Aug 23 - 25 • Disney’s Jungle Book • Performances Thurs-Sat 10am & 2pm. • $5 • Houston Family Arts Center, 10760 Grant Rd • houstonfac.com • 281-685-6374

Aug 25 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 26 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 31 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Aug. 28. • $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Aug 31 - Sep 2 • LEGO KidsFest Texas • The LEGO KidsFest is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family! LEGO & DUPLO Construction Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature LEGO models and displays, LEGO Games, group builds, LEGO Master Builders, and much more! LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event. • Free 2 and under, 3-17 & 65+- $18, adults-$20 • Austin Convention Center • legokidsfest.com/austin/index.html • 860-953-4500

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MONDAY

Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-15 months. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Lapsit • 2:00pm • 0-15 months. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Teen Program • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Teen Game Night • 4:30pm • iPad and Playstation 2 Games • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Pokémon League • 6:00pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading card game. • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Preschool Storytime • 7:00pm • 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

TUESDAY

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Toddler Time • 10:30am • 16 months-3 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336

Preschool Storytime • 11:00am & 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Infant Storytime • 11:15am • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

WEDNESDAY

Toddler Time • 9:30am • 16 mths-3 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Time • 10:00am • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Toddler Storytime • 10:30am & 11am

• 18 months - 3 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Preschool Storytime • 11:00am• 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Baby Book Time • 2:00pm • Free tickets required and will be distributed beginning 30 min. before. • 0-18 months. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Family Movie Night • 4:00pm • Free tickets are required and will be distributed beginning 30 minutes before. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Tweeners • 5:00pm • Middle School aged Children • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

THURSDAY

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am •• 3-6 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Time • 11:00am • Features age appropriate stories. • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

AfterSchool Storytime • 4:30pm • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Spanish Storytime • 6:30pm • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

FRIDAY

Open Play • 11:00am- 1:00pm • Parent participation is required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or snack to enjoy in our lobby. • $5/child • Walking - 5 yrs. • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

SATURDAY

Pokémon League • 1:30pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading card game. • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

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