Fort Bend County Libraries will kick off the season’s festivities with a special Family Holiday Event and Winter Celebration at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Saturday, November 16, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library, this special event features live entertainment for children, as well as a Holiday Market and Friends of the Library Book Sale. In addition, raffle tickets for the “Love Your Library” quilt will be available for sale.
At 10:00 am, children will be treated to a special “Winter Celebrations” show by the energetic duo of Lisa Jastram and Mick Corley with Oasis for Children. The musical performance highlights winter holiday traditions from around the world. With festive song and dance, Jastram and Corley will open packages from different countries representing cultural festivals and celebrations such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Santa Lucia, New Year’s Day, and more. Countries highlighted in the program will include India, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Japan. The performance will take place in the Meeting Room.
Handmade holiday crafts and book-art creations will be available for sale in the Holiday Market by the Friends of the George Memorial Library throughout the event. The Friends of the Library Book Sale will also take place throughout the event.
Raffle tickets for a handmade quilt, created by Lillian Shaver, will be available during the event. The quilt, titled “Love Your Library,” will be on display in the lobby of the library throughout the month of November. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and they may be purchased at the library beginning November 1 through December 7, when the winning ticket will be drawn at the library’s Winterfest. Participants do not need to be present to win.
Proceeds from the Holiday Market, Book Sale, and quilt raffle, go toward helping the Friends of the Library continue to advocate for the libraries and underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events that are enjoyed by children, adults, and families at the library throughout the year. The Friends of the Library also provide needed funds for materials, equipment, and beautification projects not funded by the library’s budget.
Families and individuals who enjoy the programs and events at the libraries are encouraged to become a Friend of the Library to help ensure that these activities will continue to be available to the public. There are numerous ways to support the library, including volunteering with ongoing book sales or simply paying annual membership dues. Membership forms for the Friends of the Library will be available.
For more information, call George Memorial Library (281-342-4455) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).