library - Cinco Ranch Branch Library in Katy, Texas

Check out this fun holiday craft that is sure to bring on a smile as this project recycles old books into creative works of art. Cinco staff member Katie demonstrates how to take an old book and make a snowman by folding the pages. No cutting, gluing, or special equipment is needed for this simple craft project. The project is a fun way to re-use old books and give them a new purpose. The resulting piece of art can be a great gift for someone who loves to read. Enjoy! If you do try it, send us a picture of your snowman!

Here is a round up of some of our very popular YA titles! View the video to browse a few titles that we picked just for you! If you are interested in borrowing any of these titles, please click on this link to view their item records on our library catalog. http://catalog.fortbend.lib.tx.us/ContentXChan/Carousel//3 ... All you need is a library card and they are yours to keep you company!! Happy reading! Be sure to let us know if you have read any of these!

Looking for a great book to read? Four-Four-Two by Dean Hughes talks about the untold WWII story of the Nisei-1st Generation Japanese Americans-troops that fought to protect a country that did not want to accept them. From the author of Soldier Boys and Search and Destroy comes this "immersive and inspirational" ( Booklist , starred review) page-turner based on the little-known history of the Japanese Americans who fought with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during Wo...rld War II. Yuki Nakahara is an American aren't prepared for the experiences they'll encounter as members of the "Four-Four-Two, a segregated regiment made up entirely of Japanese-American soldiers. Before Yuki returns homeif he returns homehe'll come face to face with persistent prejudices, grueling combat he never imagined, and friendships deeper than he knew possible. If you like this recommendation, just click on the image to place a hold on the book. Happy reading!

There is nothing in the world so easy to explain as failure - it is, after all, what everybody does all the time. Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Barbara from Cinco Ranch Branch Library recommends Susanna Clarke’s "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell". Check out Barbara’s video to hear what she thinks about the book. We have this title in English and Spanish. If you would like to place a hold, Click on the link below to place a hold.... http://catalog.fortbend.lib.tx.us//sea/searchresults.aspx Have you already read it? Tell us what you think of the book!

Looking for a great book to read? Temper by Layne Fargo is a thriller that will get under your skin in the best possible way! After years of struggling in the Chicago theater scene, ambitious actress Kira Rascher finally lands the role of a lifetime. The catch? Starring in Temper means working with Malcolm Mercer, a mercurial director who's known for pushing his performers past their limits--onstage and off. ... An edgy, addictive, and fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deceit, and power, Temper is a timely, heart-in-your-throat psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. If you like this recommendation, just click on the image to place a hold on the book. Happy reading!

Looking for a great book to read? The Remorseful Day by Colin Dexter- The Last of the Inspector Morse Mysteries, is a keeper! If you are a huge fan of the television series starring John Thaw, then most likely you have read all the books in this series. The first Inspector Morse novel, Last Bus to Woodstock, appeared a quarter-century ago. This finale to a grand series is a touching ending to one of mystery fiction's most celebrated and popular characters.... If you like this recommendation, just click on the image to place a hold on the book. Happy reading!