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Featured Program
Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience
Ends August 27
“Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience” tells the story of black baseball players in the U.S. over the past century and a half. LSC-CyFair Library is one of only 25 libraries across the country to host this traveling exhibit from the American Library Association. The exhibit is on display from July 14-August 27.
August 10, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Teen Baseball Book Club
Dropping the Ball: Baseball's Troubles and How We Can and Must Solve Them by Dave Winfield for ages 11-18. During the last half hour of the book club, teens can join the "Players Day at the Exhibition" event. (LRNC 131)
August 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Players Day at the Exhibition
Visit with Houston Astros player, Jason Bourgeois and other players from all levels of competition who will talk about baseball and the exhibition in a meet and greet format. (Library)
August 10, 12:00-1:30 p.m. - Baseball History Mystery Revealed
See if your guess matches the right answer when the culprit from the Baseball History Mystery is revealed! Earn a chance to win door prizes! Step up to the plate and grab a light lunch. Learn more about the historical figures from African-American baseball mentioned in the story. Enjoy a baseball in popular culture quiz. On hand for the festivities will be baseball historians, Lawrence Hogan and Robert Cvornyek to share real-life tales of baseball memorabilia. (LRNC 131)
August 11, 10:00-11:00 a.m. - LIFE Program
If It Ain't Got That Swing: Black Baseball and Music in the Jim Crow Era with Lawrence Hogan, author of Shades of Glory and Robert Cvornyek, Rhode Island College Professor of History and sports history specialist. (LRNC 131)
August 11, 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Sports Page Book Club
Hank Aaron and the Home Run that Changed America by Tom Stanton (LRNC 131)
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214
Book Clubs
Book ClubsTuesday, August 24, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMI Love a Mystery Book ClubThe club meets the last Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in library meeting room 215. We discuss a different theme each month. Theme for August: any mystery set in the world during the 16th century (e.g., Renaissance or Tudor England).LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Book ClubsThursday, August 19, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM3rd Thursday Readers Group3rd Thursday Readers Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 in the community room at the Stewart West Branch Library. Our selection for August is Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Book ClubsSaturday, January 00, 1900, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMFiction Book ClubThe Fiction Book Club for adults will discuss The People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Join us at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room downstairs at Mitchell Library. To sign up for this Book Club meeting please call Emily Osburn @ 936-442-7728, ext. 313 or e-mail Emily.Osburn@countylibrary.org .The first 10 people to register may pick up a free book upstairs at the Reference Desk. The books have been generously donated by Friends of the Library.MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library8125 Ashlane WayThe Woodlands, TX77382936-442-7728Book ClubsMonday, August 9, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMClassic Book Discussion ClubThe Classic Book Discussion Club for Teens (ages 13-16) will be discussing Arthurian legends during the summer session. Join us from 2-3pm in the Mitchell Library's 2nd floor Conference Room to discuss The Once and Future King, by T. H. White. Refreshments will be served!MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library8125 Ashlane WayThe Woodlands, TX77382936-442-7728Book ClubsThursday, August 19, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMMitchell Library Nonfiction Book ClubThe Nonfiction Book Club will meet in the Community Room to discuss The Forger’s Spell by Edward Dolnick. Light refreshments will be served. Any adult is welcome to attend.MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library8125 Ashlane WayThe Woodlands, TX77382936-442-7728Book ClubsMonday, August 9, 2010, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMMagnolia ReadersBook discussion for adult readers.August selection: The Good Earth by Pearl S. BuckMCMLS - Malcom Purvis Branch510 Melton StMagnolia, TX 77354(936)442-7704Book ClubsThursday, August 26, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMMBBC: Meador Branch Book ClubJoin us to discuss Kathryn Stockett’s "The Help." Ask a librarian for help requesting a copy!MCMLS - Meador Branch709 West MontgomeryWillis, TX 77318(936) 442-7740
Computer Classes
Computer ClassesWednesday, August 4, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMMS Common Features & CommandsThis course explains the common features and commands of various types of productivity programs. Students will also learn about the main components of the user interface, keyboard shortcuts, and various key combinations. Adults and Teens.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesSaturday, August 7, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMIntro to MS Word 2007Introduction to basic word processor tasks such as text, tables, and pictures.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesWednesday, August 11, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMIntro to MS Excel 2007Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesSaturday, August 14, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMIntro to MS PowerPoint 2007Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesWednesday, August 18, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMIntro to MS Access 2007This course explains the basic tasks that you can perform by using a database program. Students will learn how to create and use a database. In addition, students will learn how to generate various types of reports by using queries.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesSaturday, August 21, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMInternet Basics 1This course explains the purpose of the Internet, what is needed to connect to it, and important terms related to the Internet. It also explains the World Wide Web and how to perform searches and transactions. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, 2.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesWednesday, August 25, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMInternet Basics 2This course explains what email is and how to use it. It also explains the features of online communities and how instant messaging works. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, 2HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesSaturday, August 28, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMIntro to MS Excel 2007Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030Computer ClassesTuesday, August 3, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMComputer Workshop - PowerPoint: EssentialsComputer workshops are held Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, and Saturday mornings, 10-12pm. All workshops are free and no registration is required. Sessions are held in the library computer lab 203. Participants will be using Microsoft Office 2007.LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Computer ClassesSaturday, August 7, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMComputer Workshop - PowerPoint: EssentialsComputer workshops are held Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, and Saturday mornings, 10-12pm. All workshops are free and no registration is required. Sessions are held in the library computer lab 203. Participants will be using Microsoft Office 2007.LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Computer ClassesTuesday, August 10, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMComputer Workshop - PowerPoint: Beyond the EssentialsComputer workshops are held Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, and Saturday mornings, 10-12pm. All workshops are free and no registration is required. Sessions are held in the library computer lab 203. Participants will be using Microsoft Office 2007.LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214