South Montgomery County Regional Library in The Woodlands Announces Events for January 2020

THE WOODLANDS, TX - The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in December 2019 at South Regional Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX.

All events take place at the South Regional Library:

Computer Classes
Mondays, January 6th, and 27th from 9:30am to 11:30am – Open Lab
Mondays, January 13th, from 9:30am to 11:30am – Introduction to Smartphones
Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm – Microsoft® Excel
Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Microsoft® Excel

Monthly and Bi-Monthly Events at the Library
Monday, January 6th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm – Family Game Night

Thursday, January 9th at 4:00pm – Story Book Club – Elementary students, age 5 to 8 years old
Story Book Club is a cross between a storytime for preschoolers and a book club for older readers. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade will hear a different book read aloud each month, followed by themed activities and refreshments. Registration is required. Sign up using the library’s online calendar: www.countylibrary.org/calendar.htm

Thursday, January 16th at 4:30pm – Preteen Book Club – Age 9 to 12 years old
At each meeting of the Preteen Book Club, preteens aged 9 through 12 discuss the month’s book with each other and the Children’s Librarian. December’s genre is mystery. Preteens will be reading and discussing Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce. The first 15 preteens to sign up receive a free copy of that month’s book (one book per family). To register, please call South Regional Library’s Children’s Desk at 936-442-7727 ext 6363.

Saturday, January 11th from 10:30am to 11:30am - R.E.A.D.® to the Dogs – Readers age 5 to 12 years old
R.E.A.D.® to the Dogs encourages children to practice their reading skills by reading to specially
trained therapy dogs. Children who read 5 books to a dog receive a free book. This activity is
provided through a partnership with Pets with a Mission. A ticket is now required for this program.
Tickets will be handed out in the lobby beginning at 10:20AM.

Wednesday, January 15th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm – Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will present a program in regards to personal safety.

Tuesday, January 21st from 2:00pm to 3:00pm – Gardening with Bob Dailey – discusses spring gardening.

Wednesday, January 22nd at 10:00am – Walking Book Club – Ages 18 and up - Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins

Thursday, January 23rd at 4:00am – Young Makers STEAM Challenge – Age 6 to 12 years old
Take our monthly STEAM Challenge! Each month features a different challenge that will encourage children to use their science, technology, engineering, arts and math skills to complete. No signup required.

Wednesday, January 29th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm – The Asia Society of Texas will present a program on how to write your name in Japanese.

Weekly Events at the Library
Mondays, January 6th, 13th, and 27th at 9:15am and 10:00am – Toddler Storytime – 18 months to 3 years old
Introduces children to books with simple language and predictable plots. This program also introduces toddlers to storytime manners by helping them build listening skills and practice the self- control needed to be a good audience. Toddler Time is most appropriate for children that are not yet ready to sit for long periods of time and listen to more complex stories. Each Toddler Time is about 20 minutes long and concludes with a coloring activity. This program takes place in the Lobby Meeting Room and does not require a ticket or registration. 

Tuesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 10:00am and 10:30am – Preschooler Storytime – 3 years old and up
Provides a place for children to practice the storytime manners they have learned in Toddler Storytime. Children in Preschooler Storytime are expected to sit or stand still, listen to the storyteller, and practice self-control for longer periods of time than required during Toddler Storytime. Stories are longer and activities are more complex. Children may practice their independence by attending Preschooler Storytime without their caregiver (caregiver must remain on the first floor of the library at all times). Preschool Storytime lasts about 30 minutes. This program takes place in the Lobby Meeting Room and does not require a ticket or registration.

Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 9:15am and 9:45am – Baby & Me – Birth to 18 months
Focuses on nursery rhymes and movement and is geared toward infants up to age 18 months. Parents and caregivers should be prepared to be actively involved in this storytime. Each Baby & Me Storytime is about 20 minutes long and concludes with time for babies to explore books and toys. This program takes place in the Lobby Meeting Room and does not require a ticket or registration.

Library Holiday Closings
New Year’s Day- January 1st -all MCMLS branches closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20th – all MCMLS branches closed

All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - www.countylibrary.org

**All events are free and open to the public**
**All events are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the library to confirm the day and time of the events**