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SUMMER 2019
Parks & Recreation Guide
Beyond the Oaks
CAMP BY THE CREEK
Spend your summer with us!
See page 11
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Kenny Walsh Patrick Murphy
Recreation Superintendent Recreation Specialist, Athletics
281-554-1185 281-554-1186
kenny.walsh@leaguecitytx.gov patrick.murphy@leaguecitytx.gov
Ashley Jackson Lydia Rodriguez
Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics Recreation Specialist, Senior Program
281-554-1195 281-554-1183
ashley.jackson@leaguecitytx.gov lydia.rodriguez@leaguecitytx.gov
Tara Dahl-Campbell Katrina Beecher
Recreation Supervisor, Athletics Recreation Specialist,
281-554-1191 Youth and Teen Recreation Programming
tara.dahl-campbell@leaguecitytx.gov 281-554-1184
katrina.beecher@leaguecitytx.gov
Pearl Barrett
Administrative Assistant Michelle Monzon
281-554-1188 Recreation Specialist, Cheerleading
pearl.barrett@leaguecitytx.gov 281-554-1180
michelle.monzon@leaguecitytx.gov
Kelsey Christeson
Office Support Specialist, Reservations
281-554-1180
kelsey.christeson@leaguecitytx.gov
REGISTRATION FAQs
How do I find the registration page? How can I search through activities?
Go to www.leaguecity.com/parks and click You can search activities by the type of activity,
on the Online Program Registration icon. the activity age, the activity name, or you can
scroll through the entire list of programs.
How do I register for a program?
New enrollees will need to set up an account Is there in-person registration?
in person at the Hometown Heroes Park Yes, in-person registration will start at
recreation office. A valid ID and League City designated dates listed in brochure at the
water bill will be required for League City Recreation Office. (Phone and mail-in
residents and valid ID required for registrations are not accepted. A $25 service
non-residents. charge will be assessed for all returned checks).
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Refund Policy Cancellation Policy
Request for refunds must be made in person If an activity is canceled by League City
prior to the first class, practice or activity. Recreation Department due to inclement
A 10% processing fee of the program cost weather, the department will try to reschedule
will be charged for all refunds. However, the activity. Additionally, any scheduled
100% refunds are given for medical reasons activity, class or program may be canceled if it
(medical documention is required). is unable to generate minimum interest.
Refunds are processed through the City Americans With Disabilities Act
of League City’s Finance Department and The Parks Recreation Department will make
refunds should be received approximately reasonable accommodations for people with
7 to 10 business days after the request has disabilities who are interested in the programs
been made. Refunds will not be given once a offered in this brochure. Contact the Parks
program has started. Recreation Department at least 48 hours in
advance if an accommodation needs to be
Waitlist Policy made.
Participants may be placed on a waitlist if
a program has met its maximum capacity. The City of League City does not discriminate
Payment is not required to be placed on on the basis of religion, race, color, national
waitlist. origin, gender, age, or handicap in admission
to, treatment in or employment in its program
If spots become available, participants will be activities.
notified by phone or email. Participants should
respond as soon as possible if notified of an Information in this publication is subject to
opening in a program. The next available change. Classes, activities or programs falling
person on the waitlist will be notified if on city holidays may be rescheduled.
confirmation is not recieved within 24 hours.
Register online at www.leaguecitytx.gov/
Photo Policy parks.
Photos taken during a City of League City
program, event, or activity may be used in
future department or City of League City
promotional material.
Hometown Heroes Park
1001 E. League City Pkwy.
League City, TX 77573
281-554-1180
Facilities Hours
Monday to Thursday.....7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday...........................7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday.........................8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday............................Noon to 6 p.m.
Mission Statement
Provide a diverse menu of quality recreation programs that address citizen needs,
encourage community health and wellness, and promote a lifelong recreational lifestyle. 2
CONTENTS RECREATION 10-14 Nature With Kristine Fencing Lil Hip Hoppers Ballet Tennis Kids Cardio Circuit Training Water Aerobics Karate POOL INFORMATION 6 CAMP BY THE CREEK 11 SWIM LESSONS 13 SPECIAL EVENTS 15-16 Family Fun Night National Trails Day Astronomy in the Park Fireworks Extravaganza Hewitt’s Heroes Citizen Appreciation Day ATHLETICS 17-18 Flag Football Volleyball T-ball/Rookie ball Cheerleading FALL PREVIEW 18 3
MEMBERSHIP & POOL PASSES Hometown Heroes Park membership includes full use of open gym and aerobic classes. Memberships are valid for one year from purchase date. League City offers a 25 percent discount on annual memberships to active military and veterans and their immediate family members. Annual membership prices Residents Non-residents Seniors (ages 55+) FREE $25 Adult (ages 18-54) $95 $145 Youth (ages 10-17) $65 $97.50 Child (ages 3 to 9) $45 $67.50 Hometown Heroes Park daily pass (open gym) Adult (ages 10+) $5 $8 Child (ages 3-9) $3 $5 Fitness classes Daily drop-in $8 $12 5 class punch card $35 $55 10 class punch card $60 $90 15 class punch card $75 $115 Ballroom Dance and Adaptive Recreation memberships are valid for specific programming. Adaptive Recreation Programming Annual membership $25 $37.50 Daily drop-in $1 $2.50 Ballroom Dance Annual membership $25 $37.50 Daily drop-in $3 $5 Hometown Heroes Pool Daily Pass 2 and under free with a paid adult pass Child (ages 3 to 9) $3 $5 Adult (ages 10 and up) $5 $8 Walker Street Pool Daily Pass 2 and under free with a paid adult pass Child (ages 3 to 9) $2 $3 Adult (ages 10 and up) $3 $5 Season Swim Pass (valid May 25-September 2) “Two Pool Pass” includes access to $25 $45 Hometown Heroes and Walker Pools Walker Pool Only $10 $25 4
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
What is the Recreation Scholarship program?
Recreation promotes physical, mental and social well-
being for our youth! The City of League City Recreation
Scholarship Program is designed to help children in families
with limited financial resources participate in recreation
programs and activities offered through the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Who qualifies?
To qualify for a scholarship discount, residency and income
requirements must be met. Participants must reside in League
City and live in a household that fits within the guidelines listed.
To sponsor a child in any of our youth recreation programs/
activities or details regarding the application process, please
contact Kenny Walsh at kenny.walsh@leaguecitytx.gov.
ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Outfield Banner (6’ x 4’) The Beyond the Oaks brochure is printed in
- $500 per year plus sign production fee full color three times a year: Fall/Winter,
•Chester L. Davis Sportsplex consist of 7 Spring and Summer. The brochure can also
soccer fields, 4 softball fields, 6 volleyball be viewed at www.leaguecitytx.gov/parks
courts and a football field (street and www.ccisd.net (E-flyers).
visability)
•Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside consist 3. Teamsideline Website: www.teamsideline.
of 1 soccer and 2 softball fields com/leaguecity
(street visability) •Link on website - $125 per month
•Hometown Heroes Park consist of 4 •PDF flyer on website - $250 per month
soccer fields (street visibility) and an Game schedules for League City programs
outdoor pool. are posted on www.teamsideline.com/
Estimates indicate more than 100,000 leaguecity.
visitors frequent League City Parks Recreation
facilities. Coaches, parents and players consistently
rely on this useful website.
2. Beyond the Oaks seasonal brochure
•Full page ad - $1,000 The City of League City ranks 38th among
•Half page ad - $600 ‘Texas’ 50 Safest Cities in 2019’ by
•Quarter page ad - $350 SafeWise. League City has also made other
lists: ‘Best Cities for Young Families’ and
‘Fastest Growing City’. Advertising in League
5 City makes sense!
POOL INFORMATION
Please visit our aquatics website for the most Dates to remember:
up-to-date information on pool closures •May 25 to 27: Memorial Day holiday
and special event dates: leaguecity.com/ weekend. Free weekend! Open swim from
poolinformation. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
•May 28 to 31: Pools closed
Entry fee and membership prices listed on •June 1: Summer 2019 open swim schedule
pages 4. begins
•June 8: Hometown Heroes Pool closed
Hometown Heroes Pool hours •June 15: Hometown Heroes Pool closed
Pool features: Recreational open swim time; •June 29: Hometown Heroes Pool closed
lap swimming; kiddie pool (6 years and •July 4: Hometown Heroes Pool closed
under); pavilion rentals; whole pool rentals. Walker Pool open from 1p.m. to 6 p.m.
•August 19 to 23: Pools closed
Kiddie pool hours: Kiddie pool usage is •August 26 to 30: Pools closed
restricted to 6 years and younger with a parent •August 31 to September 2: Labor Day holiday
or guardian directly supervising them. Pool weekend. Open swim from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
varies in depth from a zero entry to 1 foot and
•September 3: Pools closed for 2019 season
has spray features. The main pool will be closed
or used for other programs during these times.
Monday to Thursday Walker Street Pool Hours
9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Pool features: Recreational open swim
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (open swim time) time; lap swimming; kiddie pool (6 years or
5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. younger); whole pool rentals.
Lap swim hours: The main pool may be closed Open swim hours: A time open to the public
or used for other programs during these times. for recreational swimming, use of the kiddie
lap swim hours are for guests swimming laps pool, and lap swimming.
in the lap lanes designated for use. There are Tuesday to Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
a minimum of two dedicated lap lanes for lap Monday: Closed
swim hours. Length will be set up for a short
course of 25 yards. Lap swimming is defined Lap swimming: The main pool will be open
as continuous swimming in a horizonal pattern. during these times. Lap swimming lane is
Lanes are not to be used for recreational for guests swimming laps in the lap lane
swimming or water aerobics. designated for use. There is a minimum of
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7p.m. one dedicated lap lane available during this
time. Length will be set up for long course, 50
Open swim hours: A time open to the public meters. Lap swimming is defined as continuous
for recreational swimming, use of the kiddie swimming in a horizonal pattern. Lanes are not
pool, and lap swimming. to be used for recreational swimming or water
Monday to Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. aerobics.
Friday: Closed Tuesday to Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday: Closed
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1. Lynn Gripon Park 5. City Pool
100 Alderwood 450 West Walker St.
This park consists of two softball fields, one Private parties are available at the Municipal
soccer/football field, basketball pavilion, Pool during designated times.
volleyball courts, numerous picnic areas, and
playgrounds along the nature/fitness trail. Park 6. League Park
may be reserved for company picnics, family 512 2nd St.
gatherings, tournaments, and team practices. With a turn of the century theme, League
Park features a band stand (gazebo), two
2. Rustic Oaks Park basketball courts, picnic areas, benches, a
5101 Orange Blossom Ct. boundless playground, and restrooms.
This park features a small pavilion, volleyball
court, tennis courts, practice field, fishing pond, 7. Helen’s Garden
trails, playground equipment, and bird viewing 701 E. Main St.
areas. This garden features seasonal flowers, picnic
benches.
3. Newport Park
2398 N. Colonial Ct. 8. Heritage Park
This park features a playground, picnic areas, 1220 Coryell St.
and basketball courts. Park features playground, hike and bike trail,
canoe/kayak launch, and fishing pond.
4. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
1251 Highway 96 9. Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek
This sports complex features a football field, Nature Center
volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball 1220 Egret Bay Blvd.
fields, softball fields, and three pavilions for This recently opened park offers numerous
organized events. opportunities for those who love to experience
nature. Walk along the nature trails and spend
some quiet time at the bird viewing areas. You
7 will experience wildlife in its own natural setting.
10. League City Boat Ramp 13. Ghirardi Family Watersmart Park
1500 N. Egret Bay Blvd. 1810 Louisiana Ave.
This park features a boat ramp and large A 3.75-acre passive park dedicated to
parking lot under the FM 270 bridge on Clear teaching citizens ways to conserve water use
Creek. at home. Park features include a green roof
pavilion, walking trails and a playground.
11. Bayridge Park Special conservation and educational features
2913 Mariner Dr. include rain gardens, outdoor classrooms,
This park features a softball field, basketball cisterns, and watersmart landscapes. The park
courts, picnic areas, and a playground. is home to the over 100-year-old Compton
Oak tree.
12. Hometown Heroes Park
1001 E. League City Pkwy. 14. Big League Dreams Skate Park
Facility consists of a pool, three soccer fields, 1150 Big League Dreams Pkwy.
two basketball gyms, and a multi-use room;
along the park grounds are walking trails and
playground area. Gymnasiums and multi-use
room can be reserved for private parties,
business functions and sporting events.
KEEP YOUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL
•Report graffiti and vandalism. We need •Watch out for those delicate shrubs and
your help to keep your parks safe and flowers
beautiful. Call 281-332-2566 for non- •Avoid playing on wet turf
emergency reporting. •Playing on wet, pliable fields may ruin grass
•Pick up after Spot and Rover. No one likes •Glass containers are prohibited in the park,
those unexpected surprises stuck to the they can break easily and pose a danger
bottom of a clean shoe. to other park patrons.
•Please keep pets on a leash •Please place used charcoal in
•Put litter in its place designated areas. Hot coals may damage
•Respect foliage garbage cans and grass.
•Recycle bottles and cans
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LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
(Not affiliated with the League City Parks and Recreation Department)
FOOTBALL LACROSSE
LC 49ers Gulf Coast Girls Lacrosse
DiNona McCray Daphne Peoples
832-646-4046 713-503-3546
dinona04@gmail.com daphnepeoples@me.com
Bay Area Panthers Texas Bay Area Lacrosse
Christina Dunn Kevin McConnell
832-455-8642 713-480-6810
christian.dunn@lcpanthers.com President@txbayarealax.org
BASEBALL JAZZERCISE
LC Little League Joyce Snyder
Philicia Stem (281) 480-1550
281-794-4697
prstem14@comcast.net SWIM
LC Barracudas
LC Pony Colt Michelle Kapfer
Brad Harris 832-563-5463
281-794-0107 thekapfers@gmail.com
bharris066@comcast.net
SS Sails
VOLLEYBALL Kevin Duke
Gulf Coast Volleyball Association 281-455-2938
Michael Miksich kevinduke@southshorefitness.com
play.vb.mike@juno.com
Space City Aquatics Team
SOFTBALL Patricia Edwards
LC Girls Softball 409-789-1293
Monica Cossin Patricia.r.edwards@gmail.com
409-457-4548
leaguecitysoftball@gmail.com Philipp Davydotchkin
706-271-5000
SOCCER CoachPhilipp@swimscat.com
Space City Futbol Club
Darren King ASTRONOMY
832-385-2371 Johnson Space Center Astronomy Association
dking023@comcast.net David Haviland
starhopper457@gmail.com
Daniel Roy
9 danroy@stpp.comRECREATION
H2K CLASSES
Registration begins
Residents: April 24
Nature with Kristine Non-residents: May 8
9 to 11 a.m., free event
Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Dates: Saturdays
Nature Center Session 1: June 8 to July 13
June 8: Nature BINGO! Session 2: July 27 to August 31
Find out how lucky you are in this fun,
nature-based BINGO game while Registration fee: $78
walking the trails in the Nature Center.
We’ll have prizes for everyone! Kids Cardio Circuit Training
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
July 13: Nature Arts & Crafts: Spiders Our Kids Cardio Circuit Training class
Join us at the Nature Center to learn is a fun and interactive class which
cool facts about spiders, and then make includes a combination of strength
your very own to take home with you. All training, cardio circuit training, and an
materials provided. obstacle course. We will have several
stations set up with different activities
August 10: Fun with Color! for students to rotate through in a short
Nature is full of beautiful colors! We’ll period of time. We will end each class
each choose a color card, and then walk with meditation and healthy goals.
the trails to see how many things we can
find that match. How many will you find? Lil Hip Hoppers
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
BEYOND THE OAKS
Lil’ Hip Hoppers is a fun, upbeat, high
energy Hip Hop dance class for young
dancers. Students will be introduced
to basic choreography and acrobatic
movements to promote coordination and
agility. Class will also incorporate dance
games, stretching, and relaxation.
Each class will end with meditation and
healthy goals with our very own H2K
Bu-Dog.
10RECREATION Camp by the Creek Session 4: Water, Water Everywhere
Spend your summer with us! Our July 8 to 19
energetic and talented camp staff It’s all about water! During these two
entertains the children with different weeks, we will turn our traditional camp
programs, arts and crafts, games, field games into water games. What better
trips, and outdoor activities. Camp by the way to beat the heat then to play in the
Creek continues to remain as one of our water?
most popular programs. The Parks and
Recreation Department is proud to provide Session 5: Sports Camp
quality programming while continually July 22 to August 2
promoting a positive environment. It’s a traditional sports camp, but with a
twist. Join us this session while we try our
Ages hand at a variety of sports and go root on
6 to 8 the Astros!
9 to 12
Counselor-in-Training: Ages 13 to 15 Session 6: Endless Summer
August 5 to 16
Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. One last hoorah before school starts! Join
Hometown Heroes Park us while we play all our favorite games
(1001 E. League City Pkwy.) from this summer and learn a few new
ones too!
Registration begins(until slots are filled):
Residents: April 17 Cost: $50 deposit secures a slot for your
Non-residents: May 1 camper. All deposits are non-refundable
and non-transferable. A $10 discount is
Session 1: Summer Has Just Begun given for additional campers.
June 3 to 14
Summer is finally here which means it’s Session 1-2 and 4-6 (2 week sessions)
time for some fun camp games, swimming, Residents: $235
and outside play. Non-residents: $352.50
Session 2: Mix it Up Session 3 (1 week sessions)
June 17 to 28 Residents: $94
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Time to mix it up! Every two days the Non-residents: $141
theme will change. Campers will get to
experience a variety of activities from Camp Swim Lessons
science to sports. We are going to be offering swim lessons
this summer during each session. This
Session 3: Under the Big Top will be offered at an additional charge
July 1 to 5 (no camp on July 4) and will consist of 4 lessons per session.
Lions, Tigers, and Bears! Oh My! Join us This class is designed for campers who
for a fun and wacky week as we take part don’t know how to swim. We will take 6
in our own carnival. Campers will learn campers at each session. Swim lessons
magic tricks, play carnival games and will be offered during Sessions 1-2 and
participate in theme days. (Daily theme 4-5.
days tbd.)
Residents: $37.50
11 Non-residents: $56.25Counselor-in-Training (CITs) Tennis
RECREATION
Due to popular demand, the City will be Ages 6 to 14
making some changes to the CIT program Monday to Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
to accommodate more youth interested in Weekly fee: $59
participating in this volunteer experience. June fee (3 weeks): $149
CITs will submit an application with their July fee (3 weeks): $149
preferred session dates. All applications All summer fee(6 weeks): $249
will be reviewed, and CITs will be
selected based on an interview and past Dates
experience. We will do everything we can Week 1: June 10 to 13
to give CITs their top preference, but we Week 2: June 17 to 20
can’t make any guarantees. Up to 12 CITs Week 3: June 24 to 27
will be selected per session. Week 4: July 8 to 11
The CIT program will also include a Week 5: July 15 to 18
separate field trip this year for just the CITs Week 6: July 22 to 25
as part of a bonding and team building
program. The application deadline is Registration begins
April 24. Please email your completed Residents: April 24
application to Katrina Beecher at Katrina. Non-residents: May 8
beecher@leaguecitytx.gov. Notification
will be made by May 1. Karate
Sessions: June 5 to August 14 on
Session 1-2 and 4-6 Wednesdays, no class on July 4
Residents: $117.50
Non-Residents: $176.50 Class fee: $55 for a 9-week session
Uniform fee: $30, paid directly to
Session 3 instructor (cash only)
Residents: $47
Non-Residents: $70.50 Registration begins
Residents: April 24
Ballet Classes Non-residents: May 8
Pre-ballet (ages 4 to 5)
Mondays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Session 2: April 8 to May 13 Ages 12 to 70: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BEYOND THE OAKS
Session 3: June 3 to July 8
Fencing
Registration fee Intro: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (ages 7 to12)
Residents: $25 Intermediate: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (ages 12+)
Non-residents: $37.50 Fee: $65
Ballet (ages 6 and older) Dates: Thursday evenings
Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 to 27
Session 2: May 8 to July 24 July 11 to August 1
August 8 to 29
Registration fee
Residents: $50 Registration begins
Non-residents: $75 Residents: April 24
Registration: OPEN Non-residents: May 8 12RECREATION SWIM LESSONS
Registration begins
Residents: May 1
Non-residents: May 15
Registration ends when classes have
reached capacity or on Friday at noon
before the session begins.
Youth Swim Lessons
For ages 3 to14
On the first day of class, each student will
be placed in the appropriate swim level
by one of our trained staff, based on the
swimming ability of the student. When
registering, simply register for one of the
allotted spots during the time you wish to
attend. Each student will need to bring a
towel and swimsuit each day for class.
We will provide any other swimming
materials needed.
Session dates
Session 1: June 3 to 13
BEYOND THE OAKS
Session 2: June 17 to 27
Session 3: July 8 to 18
Session 4: July 22 to August 1
Session 5: August 5 to 15
Times
Mornings:
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Evenings:
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
6:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
13 6:50 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.Parent-Tot Swim Lessons WATER AEROBICS
RECREATION
For ages 6 months to 3 years All classes take place at Hometown
Our Parent-Tot Swimming Lessons are for Heroes Park Pool and require the
parents and their child that is between purchase of a membership, daily pass,
the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. season pass or punch card. Please see
Parents will be guided through instruction page 4 for pricing information.
on how to help their child be safe in and
around the water. Students will be guided Traditional Water Aerobics
through basic swimming skills such as For ages 14 years and up
water comfort; submerging the mouth, Join us for an aerobics workout that will
nose and eyes; floating; and basic arm elevate your heart rate and keep you
and leg actions that will get them ready moving!
for swimming strokes in more advanced
stages. Morning classes
You do not need to sign up for the class,
Session dates it is come and go as you are able. Class
Session 1: June 3 to 13 takes place Monday through Thursday.
Session 2: June 17 to 27
Session 3: July 8 to 18 Session dates: June 3 to August 15
Session 4: July 22 to August 1 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Session 5: August 5 to 15
Evening classes
Times You must sign up for a spot at the
Morning: 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Hometown Heroes front desk. You can
Evening: 6:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. sign up 24 hours in advance for this
class. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Adult Swim Class Class takes place every Monday and
For ages 15 and up Wednesday.
This class is designed for adults, ages
15 and up, who have little to no swim Session dates: June 3 to August 14
experience. This is a basic swimming class, Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
and will focus on water comfort, flotation
and basic swimming skills. Adaptive Water Aerobics
For ages 8 and up
BEYOND THE OAKS
Every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A water exercise class designed for those
with special needs, this class will have
Session dates more repetition and easier transitions
June 5 to 26 to follow, all while still getting a great
July 10 to 31 aerobic workout! Class takes place every
Monday evening.
Session dates: June 3 to August 12
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
14EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS
Astronomy in the Park National Trails Day
Join us every month around the full moon Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek
for a fun evening of amateur astronomy. Nature Center
1220 Egret Bay Blvd.
Location: Rustic Oaks Park, Saturday, June 1
5101 Orange Blossom Ct. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Viewing schedule: April to November
7 to 10 p.m., first Saturday of each month This park features a 1.3-mile birding and
multi-purpose observation trail, complete
with bird blinds Come join the fun, we’ll
have plenty of fun activities for the kids and
family, including games, inflatable water
slide and giveaways.
Light snacks and water will be provided.
Parking is limited. We will provide
shuttle service from and to Clear Creek
Community Church, 999 FM 270.
Family Fun Night
Hometown Heroes Pool
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dates: June 21, July 12, and July 26
Bring the entire family for Family Fun Night!
We will have open swim, concession
stand food, and a Dive-In Movie.
Movie details will be released in May
2019 on our aquatics website at www.
leaguecity.com/poolinformation.
BEYOND THE OAKS
Entry fee (no pre-registration)
Residents: $6
Non-residents: $10
Activities and open swim time from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Movies will begin at sunset. Hewitt’s Heroes
Hewitt’s Heroes, named after long-time
Volunteer Fire Fighter Arthur Hewitt,
provides individuals with special needs an
opportunity to perform community services
and learn fire and safety skills.
Contact Kenny Walsh at kenny.walsh@
leaguecitytx.gov for meeting dates and
15 further information.Citizen Appreciation Day
EVENTS
Thursday, July 4
Location: TBD
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come share your patriotic spirit with us as
we celebrate Fourth of July, League City
style! Enjoy fun activities such as a petting
zoo, face-painting, moonwalks, free food,
snow cones and cotton candy!
Would you like to promote your business
at this well attended event?
Sponsor booth fees
Business/Resident: $200
Business/Non-resident: $300
Contact info: Kenny Walsh at kenny.
walsh@leaguecitytx.gov
Fireworks Extravaganza
Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
1251 SH 96
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3
This family-friendly event is free and open
to the public and includes a fireworks
display, live-music, inflatables, and food
trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket
to enjoy an evening with family and
friends as part of your Independence Day
BEYOND THE OAKS
celebration. Talent Search
Would you like to sing the National
Fireworks will begin at sundown. Limited Anthem at the 2019 Citizen Appreciation
booth space available during event. Day event? Send your 30 second to 1
minute video clip to Katrina.beecher@
Booth fees leaguecitytx.gov. The deadline is May 10.
Outside booth/Resident: $60
Outside booth/Non-resident: $90 Finalists will be contacted by email for
an audition slot. Auditions will be held in
Pavilion booth/Resident: $90 May. Open to League City residents only.
Pavilion booth/Non-Resident: $112.50 Contact Katrina Beecher at katrina.
beecher@leaguecitytx.gov for additional
Contact info: Kenny Walsh at kenny. information.
walsh@leaguecitytx.gov 16ATHLETICS ATHLETICS
Flag Football
Registration begins
Residents: April 3
Non-residents: April 17
Registration fee
Residents: $75
Non-residents: $112.50
Open to boys and girls ages 5 to 12.
League season Parks and Recreation rain-out line:
June 3 to August 3 281-554-1155
T-ball/Rookie ball Coach Pitch
Registration begins Open to boys and girls ages 7 to 9.
Residents: April 3
Non-residents: April 17
Registration fee
Registration fee Residents: $75
Residents: $70 Non-residents: $112.50
Non-residents: $105
League season
June 3 to August 2
League divisions
T-ball: Ages 3 to 4
Rookieball: Ages 5 to 6
BEYOND THE OAKS
Sand Volleyball League divisions
Registration begins 10U: Ages 9 to 10 14U: Ages 13 to 14
Residents: April 3 12U: Ages 11 to 12 17U: Ages 15 to 17
Non-residents: April 17
Registration fee
Residents: $75
Non-residents: $112.50
League season
June 3 to August 3
17 Open to boys and girls ages 9 to 17.Cheerleading
Registration begins
Residents: April 3
Non-residents: April 17
Registration fee
Residents: $75
Non-residents: $112.50
League season
June 3 to August 2
FALL PREVIEW
SPORTS EVENTS
T-ball/Rookie ball/Coach Pitch Paddle Boat Race
Registration begins August 17
Residents: July 24 Lynn Gripon Park
Non-residents: August 7
Astronomy in the Park
7 p.m. to 8 p.m., first Saturday of the month
Rustic Oaks Park
League City Community Health Fair
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 14
Hometown Heroes Park
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 19
League Park
Soccer
Registration begins Hewitt’s Heroes
Residents: July 24 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., third Friday of the month
Non-residents: August 7
RECREATION
Volleyball
Registration begins Thanksgiving Break Camp
Residents: July 24 Registration begins
Non-residents: August 7 Residents: July 24
Non-residents: August 7
Basketball/Cheerleading
Registration begins Winter Break Camp
Residents: October 2 Registration begins
Non-residents: October 16 Residents: July 24
Non-residents: August 7 18CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING Saturday Special
Read to the Dogs! 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For grades 1 to 3 (Registration required) All ages are welcome.
Does your child need extra reading We will serve popcorn and watch these
support? R.E.A.D.® (Reading Education family-friendly movies together. Feel
Assistance Dogs) and TDI® (Therapy free to wear costumes! Children must be
Dogs International) are national volunteer accompanied by a parent/guardian.
programs that partner therapy-trained
dogs with children who need to build June 29: Muppets From Space (G)
reading skills. To register for this special
program, call 281-554-1113. July 27: WALL-E (G)
Resources for Children
Two additional resources for children can
be found at www.leaguecitylibrary.org by
clicking on Children and then clicking on
Databases for Youth:
•Early World of Learning is a World
Book site for children with games,
information, and stories.
•Tumble Books Library offers read-along
stories, language learning, puzzles,
and games.
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12OLDER CHILDREN (TWEENS) STEAM for Tweens
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Chess, Backgammon and Other Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Board Games 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ages 8 to 13
in the Library Board Room No parents are admitted.
Ages 8 to 13
The chess program is capped at 10 June 5 and 19: Tween Writers Club:
participants. Practice and polish your skills while Share your stories and sharpen your skills
competing at these original brain games. with writing prompts and group discussion.
June 5 and 19: Chess June 11: Tween Anime Club: Come in
(capped at 10 participants) to watch and discuss some good anime
June 12 and 26: Backgammon and shows while eating snacks! Please note:
Other Board Games Anime shows selected are rated PG and
July 3 and 17: Chess TV-PG.
(capped at 10 participants)
July 10 and 24: Backgammon and Other June 26: Sweet Science by Sub Zero
Board Games Nitrogen Ice Cream: Learn about liquid
nitrogen through Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice
Cream’s cool experiments and test out one
of their tasty concoctions in the Library The-
ater. Please note: Attendance is first come,
first serve with a max of 25 participants.
Snapology: Real World Robotics
June 21 (2 sessions)
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Ages 7 to 12
Registration required:
https://embed.snapology.com/ July 9: Tween Anime Club: Come in to
licensee/54/events/34789 watch and discuss some good anime
In Snapology’s Real World Robotics shows while eating snacks! Please note:
class, students interested in technology Anime shows selected are rated PG and
will create robotic models inspired by TV-PG.
real life robotic technologies. Students will
learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple July 10 and 24: Tween Writers Club:
machines, and programming as they build Share your stories and sharpen your skills
alarm devices, earthquake detectors, with writing prompts and group discussion.
robotic arms, and much more. Your child
will have a blast exploring the world of July 31: Tween Build It: Work in teams
robotic technologies as they build, learn, and construct 3D projects with magnetic
and play. blocks. 11CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS July 3 and 5 Preschool Story Times
Ages 4 to 11 June 4 to July 23
Living in Space: Imagine your house in Tuesdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m.
space. How would life be different than Ages 2 1/2 to 5
here on Earth? From wake-up to bedtime,
discover what astronauts do onboard the Pajama Time
International Space Station to overcome June 6 to July 25
the everyday “hassles” of life. Hands-on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
activity included. Ages 2 1/2 to 5
You may wear your ‘jammies’.
July 10
10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lego® Build
(Program runs in 25-minute intervals) 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Ages 5 to 11 Try your skills with the library’s Lego®
Starlab: Astronaut: What does it take materials.
to become an astronaut? Experience a
rocket launch from inside the body of an
astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds
of inner and outer space, from floating
around the International Space Station to
maneuvering through microscopic regions
of the human body (Narrated by Ewan
McGregor).
July 17 and 19 Bedtime Story
Ages 4 to 11 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Yes, it is Rocket Science: Explore the Listen to a story to get ready for sweet
history of rockets. Find out how rockets dreams.
work and what it takes to get them into
space. Hands-on activity included. Craftivity!
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
July 24 Ages 0 to 5
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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This event is for children of all ages and June 14
will take place in the Johnnie Arolfo Civic What’s Your Sign?: Create your personal
Center. constellation!
Living in Space: Imagine your house in
space. How would life be different than June 28
here on Earth? From wake-up to bedtime, Star Streamers: Design and create a
discover what astronauts do onboard the unique comet!
International Space Station to overcome
the everyday “hassles” of life. July 12
Planet Masks: Make a mask about your
Toddler Story Times favorite planet in our solar system.
June 10 to July 22
Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. July 26
Ages 0 to 2 The Milky Way: Hold a galaxy in your
10 hand by assembling your own pinwheel.CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
A Universe of Stories: Summer June 5 and 7
Reading 2019 Ages 4 to 11
June 3 to July 26 Suiting Up: Have you ever wondered
The children’s summer reading program how astronauts get dressed for a space
begins Monday, June 3, when logs will be walk or why they need a special suit?
available both online or at the library. Four Children will explore “pressure” and how
reading logs and four levels of prizes total the harsh environment of space affects the
are available. Children from birth through human body. Hands-on activity included.
5th grade are encouraged to participate
in our space themed program. Young June 12
readers must listen to and/or read 20 10:15 am – 1:15 pm
books while older readers must read for (Program runs in 25-minute intervals)
5 hours. The last day to turn in completed Ages 4 to 11
logs is Friday, July 26. The summer reading Starlab: Stars: Journey to the furthest
program is part of the national reading reaches of our galaxy and experience
initiative of the Collaborative Summer both the awesome beauty and destructive
Library Program and facilitated by the power of STARS. This dramatic program
Texas State Library. features the voice talent of Mark
Hamill and is presented in a portable
These activities and programs are for planetarium.
individuals, not groups or day cares.
Free tickets are passed out 15 minutes June 19
before the event, unless registration is 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
required. Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center
Ages 0 to 9
YOUNGER CHILDREN Lost in the Solar System: Space Center
Performers and Special Events Houston instructors will take children on
June 3 an immersive journey into the wonders of
10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. the solar system and space with a puppet
(unless stated otherwise) show!
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Ages 0 to 5 years
Julian Franklin presents Take Me to Your June 26
Readers: A hilariously engaging program 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
about how we can all use our creativity, (Program runs in 25-minute intervals)
artistic talents, and intelligence to solve Ages 4 to 11
every day problems. The show involves Starlab: Space and Time Traveler: Take
maker space concepts, robots, puppets, a guided tour of the night sky, the solar
magic tricks, books. and having fun while system, the galaxy and deep into the
we try, fail, and then try again; just like observable universe. This unique show is a
every successful creator, inventor, or live and interactive trip through a real-time
builder. computer-animated model of the universe.
Take a 100 million light-years trip, without
leaving your seat.
9TEEN PROGRAMS Black Hole Binge
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Library Theater
For 6th to 12th graders
Come in to catch up on some good anime
shows!
Tuesday, June 25: My Hero Academia
(rated TV-14)
Tuesday, July 23: Mob Psycho 100
(rated TV-14)
Sweet Science by Sub Zero
Nitrogen Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 30
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Library Theater
For 6th to 12th graders
Taste one of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice
Cream’s tasty concoctions and encounter
cool liquid nitrogen experiments!
Please note: Ice cream is limited to the first
25 participants.
Teen Late Night: Humans vs.
Aliens
Friday, June 28
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For 7th to 12th graders
(must be at least age 13)
Humans are invited after hours to escape
aliens in a themed game of tag!
Please note: Teens must be in the library a
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few minutes before 6 pm due to the library
being closed exactly at that time. Program
admittance will be closed once the library
doors are closed. Teens must have a ride
home when the program ends.
Galaxy Glow Party
Friday, July 26
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For 6th to 12th graders
Party with glow-in-the-dark accessories
that are out of this world!
8TEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS
A Universe of Stories: Summer Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Reading 2019 Wednesdays: June 5, June 19,
June 3 to July 26 July 3, and July 17
For 6th to 12th graders 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Library Theater
Turn in a log for every 10 hours of reading For 6th to 12th graders
and get interstellar prizes! Pick up or Become an ambassador for your library
print your first log starting Monday, June and gain leadership experience! Help
3. There are four logs, and all logs can plan teen activities, assist with library
be picked up/dropped off at the Adult events, and more. Snacks are served, and
Reference Desk upstairs in the library. participation counts as service hours. New
Please note: Prizes are available while members are always welcome!
supplies last. Only official Helen Hall Please Note: Applications are required.
Library reading logs will be accepted. Please apply at: https://helenhall.
libguides.com/Volunteering/TAB
Game On
Mondays: June 24 and July 29 Teen Writers Club
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library Theater Tuesdays: June 4 and July 2
For 6th to 12th graders 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Library Theater
Drop in to play Nintendo Switch games, For 6th to 12th graders
Apples to Apples, Jenga, and more! Share your stories and sharpen your skills
with writing prompts and group discussion.
Cosmic Crafternoon
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library Theater
For 6th to 12th graders
Let your creativity shine through astral art!
Monday, June 10: Galaxy in a Jar
Monday, July 8: Space Rocks
Teen Anime Club
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Mondays: June 3, June 17, July 1,
and July 15
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Theater
For 6th to 12th graders
Come in to watch and discuss some good
anime shows while eating snacks!
Please note: Anime shows selected are
rated PG-13 and TV-14.
7ADULT PROGRAMS Writers Club Antiques Round Table
Second and fourth Wednesdays First Monday of the month
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Library Board Room 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the Board Room
Come share your writing with us! Writing May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5
prompts will be available and attendees
are able to share what they have
written or hope to write in an open and
welcoming setting.
May 8 and 22
June 12 and 26
July 10 and 24
August 14 and 28
Writers’ Works in Progress Night
Third Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
in the Library Board Room
May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15
and September 19
A new program for adult writers. This ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
group is separate from Writers’ Club in Helen Hall Library:
that the Writers’ Club members bring new
Behind the Scenes
stories every week, while the Works in
June 6, June 20, and July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Progress group members might share the
same project at every meeting for years—
Do you ever wonder what happens in
depending on their progress.
your library that you don’t see? This is your
chance to find out! Take a tour of Helen
During Works in Progress Night,
Hall Library behind the scenes and find
participants will share long-term projects
out what happens to make each section
with their peers, either for feedback,
work; don’t miss out on this opportunity!
motivation, or accountability purposes.
This program series is for adults and their
Work may be shared electronically
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families.
through email, or writers may bring printed
copies to the meeting.
For more information, email City
Librarian Jenny Brewer at jenny.brewer@
leaguecitytx.gov
6League City Book Club July 15: In the President’s Secret Service:
ADULT PROGRAMS
The League City Book Club meets on Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line
the third Monday of each month (4th of Fire and the Presidents They Protect,
Monday in January) in the Library Theater. by Ronald Kessler (nonfiction)
New members are always welcome! “Never before has a journalist penetrated
Reading the book is not required for the wall of secrecy that surrounds the U.S.
attendance. Secret Service, that elite corps of agents
who pledge to take a bullet to protect the
April 15: The Miniaturist, president and his family. Kessler portrays
by Jessie Burton (fiction) the dangers that agents face and how they
“Jessie Burton nimbly transports carry out their missions--from how they
contemporary social issues to the 17th are trained to how they spot and assess
century where a costume drama rich potential threats.”
in historical detail is embellished with
supernatural intrigue…The Miniaturist is a August 19: Infomocracy: Book One of
late-harvest summer delight.” the Centenal Cycle, by Malka Older
— New York Daily News (science fiction)
“Older’s universe is fascinating, with its
May 20: 1493: Uncovering the New believable if cynical view of how politics
World Columbus Created, by Charles might evolve in the information age. The
C. Mann (nonfiction) pace is brisk with enough action for fans
“Engaging... Mann deftly illuminates of political thrillers, but with plenty of
contradictions on a human scale: the futuristic touches for sf lovers.”
blind violence and terror at Jamestown, — Library Journal
the cruel exploitation of labor in the
silver mines of Bolivia, the awe felt by September 16: Varina, by Charles
Europeans upon first seeing a rubber ball Frazier (fiction)
bounce.” “Beautifully rendered…Frazier in this,
— The New Yorker his fourth novel, lyrically resurrects the
blasted but hauntingly beautiful Southern
June 17: Unsheltered, by Barbara landscape just after the war...Varina Davis
Kingsolver (fiction) becomes a marvelously fallible character,
“Utterly captivating… keenly observed and complicated enough to stand on her
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thought-provoking… Kingsolver’s much- compromised own.”
demonstrated talent for developing truly — The New York Times
believable characters is, once again, on
full display…Perhaps, more importantly,
it’s the characters’ hardscrabble
circumstances—especially in the modern
story—that resonate right down to the
bone.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
5ADULT PROGRAMS The History Club June 15: Space History Field Trip
Last Thursday of the month (On Saturday at 11 a.m. participants will
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Library Theater meet at Alfred R. Neumann Library on
The League City Historical Society and campus)
Helen Hall Library are teaming up to The archivist at The University of Houston-
present The History Club. The History Club Clear Lake Archives & Special Collections
will have one speaker per month discuss will provide a tour of the Johnson Space
local history, Texas history, or American Center (JSC) History Collection and
history topics that cover a wide range of the Human Space Flight Collection.
interests. Attendees will have the unique opportunity
to see and touch artifacts, documents,
April 25: The Galveston Giant: The first photographs, and other records from
African American World Heavyweight the history of the United States Space
Boxing Champion Program.
Heavyweight Sign-up is required. Contact Local History
boxing champion Librarian Caris Brown at 281-554-1105.
and Galveston
native, Jack June 27: Virginia Point: The Forgotten Town
Johnson, was Melodey Mozeley Hauch, an award-
one of the most winning local historian and author,
famous African- will tell the story of three families who
Americans in the settled in Virginia point from the 1830s
world at the height of the Jim Crow era. to the 1850s. Due to its location on the
Beyond his undisputed boxing prowess, mainland across the bay from Galveston
Johnson’s legacy had been tainted by Island, the area was vital in the changing
a racially motivated criminal conviction. face of transportation from ferryboats
Given recent headlines of Johnson’s to steamboats to railroad bridges to
posthumous Presidential pardon, join causeways. Today the area is part of a
2015 Galveston County Citizen of the huge preservation effort spearheaded by
year Sam Collins III for backstory on the Scenic Galveston, Inc.
life, career and legend of the Galveston
Giant. July 25: Apollo Mission Control
Restoration
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May 30: Juneteenth at the 1867 Sandra J. Tetley, a Historic Preservation
Settlement in Galveston County Officer at NASA Johnson Space Center,
Amanda Vance, curator of the Texas City will speak about the Apollo Mission
museum, will speak about the museum’s Control Restoration Project. The Historic
Juneteenth exhibit, which focuses on how Mission Control at NASA was named
and why Juneteenth was celebrated to the U.S. National Register of Historic
at The Settlement in Galveston County. Places in 1985 in recognition of its
The Settlement was an independent historical significance. Mission Control
community of African Americans monitored nine Gemini, all Apollo Moon
established after the end of the Civil War missions and 21 space shuttle missions.
that was located near the Galveston, These missions included the flight of Apollo
Houston, and Henderson (GH&H) 11 that first landed men on the Moon,
railroad. Many of the initial settlers the Apollo 13 mission that famously
worked as cowboys on the Chisholm experienced an in-flight emergency and
4 Trail. 40 other space missions.ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
A Universe of Stories: Summer English Conversation Practice
Reading 2019 Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
June 3 to July 26 Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Adults, why should kids have all the fun? in the Board Room
Become a member of the Adult Summer
Reading Club. The entry form will be Practice your English conversation skills
posted on Helen Hall Library’s website with other students from all over the
beginning on Monday, June 3. Weekly world. We will learn through casual
drawings will be held for your chance to conversation, grammar lessons, games
win a fun prize. Check the library calendar and activities. All skill levels are welcome,
online at leaguecity.com or pick up a and there is no test to take or paperwork
printed copy in the library for program to fill out. Students may begin at any time
updates and more information. during the year. We look forward to your
participation!
Every Stitch Way
Every second Wednesday Happy Hour Book Club
1 to 3 p.m. in the Library Theater First Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.
May 1, 15, 29 at the Craft 96 Draught House + Kitchen
June 12 and 26
July 10 and 24 Reading selections:
August 1, 15 and 29 May
Thursday, May 2
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery Life After Life,
and any other type of needlework craft by Kate Atkinson
with others. Share project ideas and what
you’re working on! It’s a great way to June
meet new people in a casual, crafting Thursday, June 6
activity. All skill levels are welcome, but The Radium Girls: The Dark
classes are not offered during this time. Story of America’s Shining
Women, by Kate Moore
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July
Thursday, July 11
Everything I Never Told
You: A Novel,
by Celeste Ng
August
Thursday, August 1
Five Days at Memorial:
Life and Death in a
Storm-Ravaged Hospital,
by Sheri Fink
3VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Teen Volunteer Program Volunteer Service Nights
Whether you need service hours or just Not ready to commit to a weekly
want to give back to the community, you schedule? No problem! Join us for
can join our Teen Volunteer Program. Volunteer Service Nights where you
Our volunteer positions provide a job-like can work with a volunteer team to
experience through our special task teams: help the library and gain service hours.
they are limited and assigned a weekly Applications will be available at the Adult
schedule of service hours. Reference Desk upstairs or can be filled
upon arrival at service nights.
Applications for teen volunteers will
be available at the Adult Reference The FIRST & THIRD Wednesday of every
Desk upstairs. Individuals who turn in month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Library
applications will be reviewed and Boardroom. Please note: Individuals must
considered and approved volunteers will turn in applications before participating.
be notified via email regarding mandatory
training. May 1, May 15, June 5, June 19, July 3,
July 17, August 7, and August 21
For 7th to 12th graders only
Ages 13 and over
Adult Volunteer Program
Calling all adults! The library is always
actively seeking committed adult
volunteers to help mentor and spear
head upcoming projects. Applications
are available at the Adult Reference
Desk upstairs. Once applications are
completed they will be reviewed and if
considered, approved volunteers will be
notified via email regarding Mandatory
training.
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Scholastic Summer Tutoring
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
June 4, June 25, July 23, and July 30
For 1st to12th graders
Free walk in tutoring pilot program. No
appointment necessary in math, reading,
language art, science and history! Give
your child the advantage. Help them
achieve academic excellence with our
summer tutoring program.
2LIBRARY STAFF
City Librarian Children’s Librarians
Jenny Brewer Ziba Cyrus
281-554-1108 281-554-1132
Assistant City Librarian, Sarah Hultman
Access Services 281-554-1115
Teresa Potter-Reyes
281-554-1106 Technical Services Librarian
Meredith Layton
Assistant City Librarian, 281-554-1127
Public Services
Darla Rance Circulation Desk Supervisor
281-554-1102 Kelsea Meza
281-554-1123
Adult Services Librarian
Joanne Turner Electronic Services Librarian
281-554-1103 Amelia Chau
281-554-1104
Teen Services Librarian
Sheldon Stevens Local History Librarian
281-554-1133 Caris Brown
281-554-1105
Children’s Services Librarian
Lisa Socha Volunteer Coordinator
281-554-1112 London Lawrence
281-554-1116
CONTENTS
ADULT PROGRAMS 3-6
TEEN PROGRAMS 7-8
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 9 - 12
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m
Holiday Closures
May 25, 26, 27: Closed (Memorial Day)
July 4: Closed (Independence Day) 1SUMMER 2019
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