At the Barbara Bush Branch Library in Spring, locals can check out books, music, movies, and other types of media using only a library card. This large, modern library is a community staple that people of all ages love, as it offers thousands of different titles for children, teens, and adults. You’ll find the best in fiction and nonfiction from throughout history, as well as new releases, periodicals, and children’s books that will teach the little ones how to read.

In addition to its book selection, the Barbara Bush Branch Library hosts a variety of different community clubs and events, from its job search seminars to its arts and crafts classes and preschool story times. Whether you want to check out a book or simply get to know others in your neighborhood, visiting the Barbara Bush Branch Library is a great way to do both.

Barbara Bush Branch Library
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-4610
www.hcpl.net/location/barbara-bush-branch-library-cypress-creek

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Located in the H-E-B shopping center on Rayford Road, Bao’s Café in Spring opened in early 2016 and is a convenient choice for those who live in the area.

Bao’s Café is constantly praised for its cleanliness, fresh ingredients, and friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant’s atmosphere is modern, with dark wooden tables and booths dispersed throughout the dining room. Some menu highlights are the shrimp with lobster sauce and the General Tso's chicken. Daily lunch specials start at $6.95 and include a variety of traditional Chinese fare options with a spring roll, soup, and rice.

Bao’s Café also serves beer and wine. To-go orders are available for pickup, as well as home delivery. There is also a kids’ menu and a selection of healthy options for those watching their waistlines.

Bao’s Cafe
3530 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 288-0060
www.yelp.com/biz/baos-cafe-spring-5

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If your child was just invited to his or her first sleepover, there’s likely a whole list of concerns that will run through your head beforehand. Sleepovers are a rite of passage for little ones, and it’s important to make your little one feel comfortable and confident before the big day. Here are some simple ways to prepare your child for his or her first slumber party—or just a night away from home.

1. Consider how important routine is. If your child usually eats the same things for dinner and goes to bed at the same time, be sure that you check with the slumber party host beforehand to see if their routine is drastically different. If it is, mention a few foods that your child particularly dislikes, or politely request that kids are in bed before a certain time.
2. Send a piece of home off with your child. It’s important for kids to learn how other people do things, but you can always tuck a favorite snack or a trusty blanket into his or her duffel bag just in case a bout of homesickness should strike.
3. Prepare for the worst. If your child does get too scared to spend the night, he or she might give you a call in the middle of the night. In this case, don’t ask too many questions. Come by quickly to offer a ride home, and encourage him or her to try it again in a few months.

7 Steps to Prepare Your Child for a First Sleepover [Parents.com]
Preparing Your Child for a First Sleepover [Carolina Parent]
How to Prepare Your Kid (and Yourself) For Her First Sleepover [Today’s Parent]
How can I prepare my child for her first sleepover? [Fisher-Price.com]
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Kid’s First Sleepover [Education.com]

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