Monday, December 6, 2010

Local Library Programs for December 2010

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, December 9, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Star Party
North Houston Astronomy Club is hosting a STAR PARTY at the library, to start in the large meeting room at 6:30pm. View objects through telescopes with the help of knowledgeable guides. Observe - Learn - Share. Bring warm clothing. Children must be accompanied by adults.
MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion
The Afternoon Book Club meets monthly in the 2nd floor Conference Room, L212. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 7th at 3:00pm. The group will review Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Newcomers are welcome! For further information, contact the library at 832-559-4213. Light refreshments will be served.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sports Page Book Club
On the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. in LRNC 215, join your hosts, Anthony McMillan and Mick Stafford for sports talk and books. Call Mick Stafford at 281-290-5276 for more information.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Thursday, December 9, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
he Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 9th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be discussing The Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber and enjoying holiday refreshments and a cookie exchange. If you enjoy reading Christian fiction, come join us. Newcomers are always welcome! For further information, contact the library at 832-559-4213. Light refreshments will be served.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Friday, December 10, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Friday Book Club
Friday Book Club is for intermediate through advanced non-native speakers. The club will meet at 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays in library room 102. No registration is required. We are currently reading Travel as a Political Act by Rick Steves.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Monday, December 13, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a film and party. 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
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Explore Women of the World Book Club
The Girls: A Novel by Lori Lansens
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
I Love a Mystery Book Club
Reader's Choice (a good book you read this year)
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Friday, December 17, 2010, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion
Adults who like to read gather for informal conversation about what they have read. This month's selection: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Monday, December 20, 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. December selection is "Hell Screen" by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
READ IT AND EAT IT BOOK CLUB
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CLUB - by Ann Pearlman. Our 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.
Every year at Christmastime, Marnie and her twelve closest girlfriends gather in the evening with batches of beautifully wrapped homemade cookies. Everyone has to bring a dessert and a bottle of wine, but this year, it's their stories that are especially important. Marnie's oldest daughter has a risky pregnancy. Jeannie's father is having an affair with her best friend. Taylor's life is in financial freefall. Rosie's husband doesn't want children, and she has to decide, very soon, the fate of her marriage.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377


Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - D
Family budget, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, December 30, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - E
Creating a Personal checkbook ledger; MACROS
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Word 2007 Basic
Learn how to create, edit, format, and save documents.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - 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
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Windows 7 Basics
Explore new ways to help you speed through everyday tasks. Learn how to find and manage your files using Windows 7.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Thursday, December 9, 2010, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Stress Free Computer Class
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.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665


Special Programs

Special Programs
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 3:30 PM - 4:30 AM
Read to the Dogs
2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3:30-4:30 pm
We invite children (ages 4-12) to come and practice their reading skills with the Montgomery Pet Partners (MPP) therapy dog teams. Please observe these guidelines: Keep your voices low. Choose a book you wish to read to the dogs. Take a seat or stand & wait for a free dog. Respect other children & dog’s reading time together. Limit of 1 book per child if there are others waiting. This is a one-on-one reading experience for the child and MPP team. Parents wait outside the story time room for the child to finish reading. FREE BOOK - The library provides 1 free book for every 6 books read with the MPP dogs.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Thursday, December 9, 2010, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WeCan Works Job Search Seminar: Creating a Resume/Completing the Application
Workshop conducted by Workforce Solutions with key tips on creating a resume and completing a job application
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Open House
Join us for seasonal refreshments and holiday fun, featuring a trio of strolling carolers in nineteenth century dress, an appearance by the Snowflake Princess, and a photo opportunity with Santa (bring your cameras!). Snowflake Princess: 3 - 5 pm Santa Photo Opportunity: 4 - 6 pm Dickens Trio: 5 - 7 pm For more information, please call the Mitchell Reference Department @ 936-442-7728 ext 333
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Open House
Join us for seasonal refreshments and holiday fun, featuring a trio of strolling carolers in nineteenth century dress, an appearance by the Snowflake Princess, and a photo opportunity with Santa (bring your cameras!). •Snowflake Princess: 3 - 5 pm •Santa Photo Opportunity: 4 - 6 pm •Dickens Trio: 5 - 7 pm For more information, please call the Mitchell Reference Department @ 936-442-7728 ext 333
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Magnolia Library Open House
oin us in celebrating the holiday season with music and entertainment including performances by the Williams Elementary choir and the Merry Minstrels. Refreshments and treats will be provided
MCMLS - Malcom Purvis Branch
510 Melton St
Magnolia, TX 77354
(936)442-7704

Special Programs
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tullis Library Holiday Open House
Celebrate the Holiday Season at your library with a cup of hot wassail and a treat. Choirs from New Caney ISD will fill the air with the sounds of the season. Stop by for some good cheer!
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Job Search Seminar
This seminar will cover creating a resume and completing job applications. It will take place in L207, the second floor college computer lab. To register, call 832-559-4213.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Mahjong Open Play
Play the classic Eastern game of Mahjong. Playing Mahjong is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and make new friends.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WeCan Works Job Search Seminar: Creating References, Cover and Thank You Letters
Workshop conducted by Workforce Solutions with key tips on creating a resume and completing a job application
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Spanish Conversation
Practice and improve your Spanish skills in these weekly sessions. Register at the library or call 281-821-1320.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, December 20, 2010, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Conversational Spanish
Whether you are learning Spanish or just want to brush-up, join us to practice your conversational skills in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are learning Spanish or just want to brush-up, join us to practice your conversational skills in a relaxed setting.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700