The Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, offers a variety of free children’s programs each month. ------ PROGRAMS ------ A) Storytime Programs - Family Story Time Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM in the Meeting Room. Description: This 30-minute program includes stories, songs, and action rhymes suitable for families with children of all ages. Take-home craft packets are provided at the end of each session, courtesy of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch - Pajama Night Story Time Schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Meeting Room. Description: An evening option for families, featuring stories, songs, action rhymes, and sometimes a movie. Pajamas and blankets are welcome, and take-home craft packets are provided. This program is ideal for families unable to attend daytime sessions. - After-School Breaks Schedule: Varies; check the library’s calendar for specific dates and times. Description: These programs offer engaging activities such as games, building challenges, or crafts for children of all ages. Craft packets are distributed for kids to enjoy at home. B) Reading Program Summer Reading Challenge Schedule: Typically runs from late May through August (e.g., May 30 to August in past years). Description: Encourages kids to read as many books as possible, earning rewards based on the number of books read or hours spent reading. Mother Goose Time and Toddler Time: Aimed at infants and toddlers, these sessions include age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities. Take-home crafts are often included. - Special Events: The library occasionally hosts unique events, such as cultural performances (e.g., West African djembe drumming) or game days with board games and puzzles for kids and caregivers. ------ SCHEDULE ------ - Library Calendar: For the most current schedule, visit the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), select “Classes & Events,” and filter for Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
Read MoreRegistration: Some programs may require registration. You can register online at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us under “Classes & Events,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library,” or call 281-395-1311.
- Availability: All programs are free and open to the public, but the library may not accommodate daycare or school groups due to space constraints.
- Summer Programming: Weekly children’s programs may pause in May to prepare for the Summer Reading Challenge.