Local Library Programs for May 2013
Map of library locations
Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)
Featured Program
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Annual Walt Whitman's Birthday Celebration!
Numerous regional poets will read and discuss their favorite Whitman poems as well as their own original works.
LSC-Montgomery College Library
Building F
3200 College Park Dr.
Conroe, TX 77384
936.273.7390
Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Thursday, May 9, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading City of Tranquil Light by Bo Caldwell. If you enjoy reading Christian fiction, come join us. Newcomers are always welcome! For further information, contact the library at 832-559-4200. Light refreshments will be served.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Book Clubs
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Evening Book Club
Join in with our discussion of The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan. Copies are available at the library.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320Book Clubs
Monday, May 13, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Paranormal Book Club
Please join us on May 13th in the second floor conference room for this month's book selection, Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman. Newcomers are welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Book lovers of all ages are welcome, but some books will contain material inappropriate for a younger audience.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Book Clubs
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Evening Book Club
Persons who love to read and discuss what they have read join in informal conversation. Everyone is welcome. "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Book Clubs
Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "Short Girls" by Bich Minh Nguyen.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804Book Clubs
Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a discussion of I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith. The meeting will be held May 20th at 7:00pm in the second floor conference room. Newcomers are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Book Clubs
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Aprenda PowerPoint V
Venga y aprenda todo sobre Microsoft Office PowerPoint: Cree su propia presentacion con diferentes disenos, animacion y musica.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Book Clubs
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
History Book Club
The History Book club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Friends of the Library room from 7-9 PM. Books will be mainly on American history, with the every third month covering world history. This month's book is 1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance by Gavin Menzies.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Computer Classes
Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT - B
A presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Exciting slides with animations
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Landscape Photography
In this session you will see what to do to capture the landscape you want to place on your wall from that dream vacation. Please self-register online or by calling 281-360-6804.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Word: The Basics II
This class is designed for the person who has completed the introductory word processing class and wants to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Word 2007. Topics include using templates, using Clip Art from the Internet, file management, and using the help system.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - D
Family budget, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:15 PM - 12:15 PM
Word: The Basics I
This class is designed for the person who has basic keyboarding skills and wants to know more about creating simple documents in Microsoft Word 2007. Topics will include how to correct errors, work with fonts, align text, and use pictures and Clip Art.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint: The Basics III
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the PowerPoint II class. Topics covered will include:planning a presentation - changing views - outlining - Word Art - autoshapes.Word 2007. Topics will include how to correct errors, work with fonts, align text, and use pictures and Clip Art.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Library to Go
Learn how to download eBooks, audio books, and videos for free from the library. Bring your library card, Amazon account password (for Kindle users), and your mobile device for hands-on experience.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705Computer Classes
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PowerPoint Part 2
Discover how you can bring your presentations alive with transitions, animations, videos, and music.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - F
Tracking changes, editing forwarded emails, tables to make forms
Protecting a document, calendars, Macros.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Beyond the Essentials
Learn advanced formatting, layout, and application-specific skills. Time for questions & answers is included.
Library: Cy-Fair College Branch Library
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint : The Basics 2007 IV
This class is designed for the person who has completed the Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 presentation program III. Topics covered will include: planning a presentation and working with advanced topics.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - A
Editing : Copy/Cut/Paste; Using internet content; Online Resumes
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Word: The Basics IV
This class is designed for people who expand on the subjects covered in the first three classes of the series.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - A
Editing, formatting cells, the add ( SUM function ) formula
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:15 PM - 12:15 PM
Word: The Basics III
This class is designed for the person who has completed the intermediate word processing class and wants to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Word 2007. Topics include search and replace, bulleted lists, numbered lists, tables, headers and footers.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PowerPoint Part 3
Learn how to insert action buttons, make a presentation portable, add comments, import slides from other presentations, and configure master templates.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - B
Sorting, searching, worksheet password protection
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced PowerPoint I
This class is designed for the person who has completed the PowerPoint: The Basics series of classes and wants to expand on the concepts covered. Topics covered will include: slide master, rehearse timings and comments.
Library: Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200Computer Classes
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
English registration is recommended for this class either online or by calling the library where you will be attending. Customers who register will be seated first as long as they arrive prior to the beginning of class. Walk-in customers will be seated, if seats are available at class start time. Spanish Se recomienda inscribirse para esta clase. A los usuarios inscritos se les ofrecerá los asientos disponibles primero, pero se requiere llegar antes de que comience la clase. Si quedan asientos disponibles se le permitirá entrada a los usuarios que no se inscribieron, pero se requiere llegar a la hora en que comience la clase.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Formulas
Learn how to create and use excel formulas with mathematical operators (+, -, *, /).
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced PowerPoint II
This class is designed for the person who has completed the PowerPoint: The Basics series of classes and wants to expand on the concepts covered. Topics covered will include: handout master, notes master and hide slide.
Library: Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Special Programs
Special Programs
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Job Skills Lab
omplete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700Special Programs
Monday, May 6, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Soldering: A Hands-On Introduction
Are you looking to be a bit handier in life, but don't know where to start? How about soldering? By taking the library's introductory soldering class, you'll be taking the first steps in learning a skill that could come in handy. The class is free and will be taught by members of the Northwest Amateur Radio Society. Participants fifteen years of age and older are invited to join. We will meet in the Earl Elliot Room.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Special Programs
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Sale
Used book sale inside the library – Saturday only. Fiction sorted by author, nonfiction sorted by subject. Children’s and young adult books available as well as music, audios, and videos. Some books bundled together for better value. Most adult books are $1 for hardbacks and 50c for paperbacks. Most children’s books are 50c for hardbacks and 25c for paperbacks. Silent auction on specialty books including signed editions, coffee-table type books, and other select editions. $2/bag sale beginning at 1:00pm. Great variety of books (thousands!) with something in nearly every genre; come early for the best selection.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740Special Programs
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Houston Sightseeing for Families
Make the most this summer and tour your local surroundings! A representative of Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau will share tips for local sightseeing on a budget. Program intended for families; all ages welcome. No registration is required.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804Special Programs
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Anime Club
Come talk about anime with others who love it! Teens welcome too.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320Special Programs
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Writer’s Group
Whether you want to write the Great American Novel, have a collection of short stories, or keep a drawer-full of poems, join us! We’ll be meeting once a month to talk about and share creative writing.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705Special Programs
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glass Bluebonnet Suncatcher
Adult join us for an evening of fun! Create your own glass bluebonnet suncatcher. No personal experience or supplies are needed. Space is limited so register today!
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110Special Programs
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Word Crafters
Love to write? So do we! Join us for a friendly critique and sharing session for all types of creative writing.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320Special Programs
Thursday, May 16, 2013, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stewart - Spring Book Sale
Friends of Charles B. Stewart will be hosting their annual Book Sale.
MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314Special Programs
Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Estates, Probate, Wills, and Family Law
Kingwood Attorney Steven Byers will be giving a discussion on Estates, Probate, Wills, and Family Law. If you have questions about different types of Wills, Power of Attorney, divorce, alimony, etc., this is a program you will want to attend!
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705Special Programs
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sushi Presentation (Asian Pacific American Heritage Month)
As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, various aspects of making Sushi will be demonstrated. No registration required.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804Special Programs
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Peggy Boone: Shadow Boxing: Siblings of the Disabled
Discussion of her book on the siblings of the disabled.
Peggy Boone's new book is based on 5 years of interviews, in-depth search of disablility literature and personal experience. She was an educator in Spring ISD. Peggy and her husband live in the Spring area.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610Special Programs
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Henna Tattooing Workshop
Learn about the art and history of this traditional Indian art form.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665Special Programs
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Book Talk: Jean Baker
In her book, Jean Baker tells her son Brian's story through his own words, notes and poetry as well as her observations. Come and hear her life experience as the mother of a son diagnosed with a schizoaffective disorder.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610
