Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Local Library Programs for January 2010


Featured Program:

MCMLS - R.B. Tullis Library
History of the West Lecture Series.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 9:30-10:30a.m.
Join popular Lonestar College-Kingwood history instructor, Link Hullar, as he makes the American West come alive. Program #1, OUTLAWS! Frederick Jackson Turner, Louis L’Amour, & the West, will explore the "frontier thesis" of Turner and visit the West as presented by western author, L’Amour.
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705


Education / Test Prep:

HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
Princeton Review SAT Prep.
Saturday January 16 and January 23 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
** REGISTRATION REQUIRED** ** ATTENDANCE AT BOTH SESSIONS REQYURED** Princeton Review hosts this TWO-PART SAT Prep. Course. In the first session (01/16/10 from 10am-2:15pm) teens take a practice test, in session two (01/23/10 from 10am-12:15pm) teens get their results and troubleshoot problem areas. For more information contact: Rebecca Denham, 281-376-4610
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


Book Clubs:

MCMLS - R.B. Tullis Library
"Wednesday at 10:00 Monthly Book Club"
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM in the 2nd floor Conference Room. New participants are always encouraged to join !
January 13 - Our January book club selection is DEEP SOUTH by Nevada Barr. Anna Pigeon’s new assignment is the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. Nevada Barr paints a wonderful picture of the Mississippi geography and has her usual cast of interesting, believeable characters. Please join us!
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

MCMLS-Meador Branch
MBBC: Meador Branch Book Club.
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2:00 PM
MBBC is moving to a new day in 2010! Join us on Thursday, January 28 at 2:00 to discuss Audrey Niffenegger’s book, ’The Time Traveler’s Wife.’
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
Afternoon Book Discussion
Friday, January 29, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Adults who enjoy reading and talking about what they have read gather for informal discussion. This month's selection: "The Ha-ha: a Novel" by Dave King.
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
Baldwin Boettcher Mystery Book Club.
Wednesday, January 20, 2:00 PM.
Please join us for a discussion of Lou Jane Temple's Death du Jour and enjoy a crepe a la martine.
Library: Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320


Computer Classes:

HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL – A (Editing, formatting cells, the add formula)
Tuesday, January 26, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


HCPL - Northwest Branch
Computer Class Comedy Hour
Thursday, January 21, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM
The perfect class for adults to come and learn more about computers. We have found that laughing and learning go hand in hand when learning the computer! Come and meet new friends and pick up new computing skills. Topics vary from week to week, so pick up a schedule at the library. No experience required... And as with all library programs, they are free to the public! Registration is NOT required.
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665


Special Programs:

MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
GUITAR HERO for GEEZERS!
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Free program for adults. If you have no idea what Guitar Hero is or, if you KNOW who your favorite Beatle is or, if you still play air guitar with Santana and Clapton come and find out what all the fuss is about. Experience Guitar Hero, with a genuine teenager, Austin Chandler, as your guide!
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314


HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
Beginning ESL
Thursday, January 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Weekly class for adults who want to learn English. Class size limited. Call library service desk for information at 281-821-1320.
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
Knowledge Exchange
Friday, January 29 2:30 – 4:30 PM
For Ages 5-99 years. This is an intergenerational program allowing children and adults to gather, exchange ideas and share information while learning to knit and crochet.
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

HCPL – Kingwood Branch
Opera Preview with Ann Thompson
Wednesday, January 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 pm Start Time: 7:00 PM
This evening Ann Thompson previews Puccini's "Tosca" and Benjamin Britten's "Turn of the Screw"
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804