Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)
Featured Program:
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fall Festival at South Regional Library
ome celebrate the fall season and your love of reading at South Regional Library’s Fall Festival! The festival will feature a moonwalk, kettle corn, a scarecrow photo-op, decorate your own mini pumpkin, a costume parade and contest, and much more! October 30th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Costume Contest will begin at 11:30 AM. Prizes will be given out for the Scariest, Most Unique, and Funniest Costumes! This is a free event.
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Book Clubs
Book ClubsMonday, October 11, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMBookless Wonders Book ClubDo you love the idea of a book club, but hate the restrictions of having to read a certain book by a certain time? Well... there are others just like you! So, yes we are a bookless book club. Chat it up withbibliophiles that enjoy the company of other bibliophiles!HCPL - Northwest Branch11355 Regency Green DriveCypress, TX 77429281-890-2665Book ClubsWednesday, October 27, 2010, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMREAD IT AND EAT IT BOOK CLUBOur book club is unique; we celebrate both books and food! Each book has a recipe (which we sample) related to the story itself, the region, or the time period of the book. PLEASE JOIN US! - Come to the Library and sign-up, and check out a copy of the book.THE BLACK DAHLIA - by James Ellroy: A young woman's mutilated body is found in a Los Angeles vacant lot. The story is seen through the eyes of Bucky Bleichert, ex-prize fighter and something of a boy wonder on the police force. Ellroy's powerful rendering of the long-reaching effects of murder gives the case new meaning.HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch1503 South HoustonHumble, TX 77338281-446-3377Book ClubsThursday, October 28, 2010, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMMystery Book ClubPlease join our mystery book club. We will discuss Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen. We meet at 1 pm in the Friends of the Library room on the 1st floor of the Library.LSC-Tomball College Community Library(a joint-use public/academic facility)30555 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375832-559-4200
Computer Classes
Computer ClassesThursday, October 14, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAdult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - ECreating a Personal checkbook ledger; MACROSHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesSaturday, October 30, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMAdult Computer Class - Microsoft POWERPOINT - AA presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Show family photos, vacations, etc.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesMonday, October 25, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMClase de Computadora - Email y InternetClases de Comutadora en EspaƱolLSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Computer ClassesTuesday, October 12, 2010, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWorking with Digital Photos IThis free class is designed for the participant who has no experience working with a digital camera. Topics covered will include a how digital photography differs from print photography, how to choose a digital camera, how a digital camera works and getting started taking digital pictures.LSC-Tomball College Community Library(a joint-use public/academic facility)30555 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375832-559-4200Computer ClassesWednesday, October 20, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAccess 2007 IVThis class is designed for the person who has completed Access 2007 III and wants to learn more about creating databases using Microsoft Access 2007. Advanced topics will be explored.LSC-Tomball College Community Library(a joint-use public/academic facility)30555 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375832-559-4200Computer ClassesMonday, October 18, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMAltering Digital Pictures for Personal & Business ApplicationsDo you have a picture that you want to use for a personal or business application but don’t know how to crop it or adjust it or how to add a personalized embellishment? Join us as we explore some features of Microsoft Paint and Publisher that can give your newsletter, poster, advertisement, scrapbook or email pictures a professional look. Arlene Holmes will be our instructor.MCMLS - R. B. Tullis21569 US Hwy. 59New Caney TX 77357(936)-442-7705
Special Programs
Special ProgramsWednesday, October 20, 2010, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMEARLY VOTINGThe Harris County Clerk's office strongly encourages voters to cast their ballot during Early Voting period beginning Monday, October 18 and ending Friday, October 29 or through ballot by mail.HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch1503 South HoustonHumble, TX 77338281-446-3377Special ProgramsFriday, October 29, 2010, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PMYoga with Rosaoluteer-led Yoga classes. Just bring your mat and come.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Special ProgramsWednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AMBusiness Success SeminarsLearn everything from the newest web resources to nuts-and-bolts market research in 60 minutes for free.Learn everything from the newest web resources to nuts-and-bolts market research in 60 minutes for free. Presenter: Karen Cavallaro, Small Business Development Center and Professor of Business, LSC-CyFair.LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Special ProgramsWednesday, October 20, 2010, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AMBusiness Success SeminarsMarketing using YouTube: Learn everything from the newest web resources to nuts-and-bolts market research in 60 minutes for free. Presenter: Karen Cavallaro, Small Business Development Center and Professor of Business, LSC-CyFair.LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Special ProgramsWednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMExplore Second LifeJoin the LSC-Kingwood''s librarians in Second Life as they explore different topics weekly. Students, staff and faculty should meet in the Library or from their home/office computer at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kingwood Island/125/128/26 from 2-3 p.m. Reference assistance in Second Life is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Peggy Whitley at 281-312-1493 or PWhitley@LoneStar.edu.LSC-Kingwood Library20000 Kingwood Dr.Kingwood, TX 77339281.312.1693Special ProgramsThursday, October 14, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMGenealogy using HeritageQuest.comGenealogy using HeritageQuest.com Free Adult Program With Jean Huot Smoorenburg and Phyllis Stehm Find Your Ancestors in Records & Databases. Heritage Quest Online packs in an intutitive interface, fast downloads, and crisp census images. Your library subscribes and use is free with your library card. If you’re not using it you’re missing out!MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Special ProgramsThursday, October 21, 2010, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWILLS & PROBATE - free adult programWILLS & PROBATE - free adult program Attorney Diana D. Perez from the Houston Bar Association will speak and answer questions about Wills and Probate.MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Special ProgramsMonday, October 25, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMStarting a Small Business in Texas: Your Road Map for Success!Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Join Kerry Woodson with the Small Business Development Center at Lone Star College - Kingwood, as he highlights the fundamental aspects of launching a new business.MCMLS - R. B. Tullis21569 US Hwy. 59New Caney TX 77357(936)-442-7705