Monday, April 4, 2011

Local Library Programs for April 2011

Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)

Featured program:

Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seminars for Job Seekers at LSC-Tomball College Library: Dr. Donnita Rogers
Workforce Solutions will offer three job-search seminars in April at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. These free seminars are held on the second floor in the computer lab room, L-207.
The “Networking/Using the Internet” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively use the Internet for their job search and increase the visibility of their resume. They will also learn how to develop a list of helpful contacts and create a marketing profile to promote their skills and abilities.
The “Creating a Resume/Completing the Application” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to fill out thorough, accurate and neat applications as well as compose effective resumes that make their education, skills and experience clear and marketable to the employer.
The “Resume Lab” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. With the help of an experienced trainer, all participants will learn to build a modern, effective resume in Microsoft Word and save it electronically for future use.
For more information or to register for these free job-search seminars, call Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library at (832) 559-4211 or 559-4219. The library is located off State Highway 249 between the intersections of Baker Drive and Zion Road.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, April 18, 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Baldwin Boettcher Evening Book Club
ard Times by Charles Dickens. We will discuss the first half of the novel at the March meeting, saving the second half for the May 16 meeting. Copies of the book are available at the library.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Book Clubs
Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Library Book Group
Book Discussion
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. April selection is "Human Personality" by Simone Weil
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Club
Mockingbird: a Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740


Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - COMPUTER BASICS - C
Money saving purchasing and maintenance tips, using a flash drive, backing up your files
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 7 de abril, segundo parte jueves 14 de abril, tercer parte jueves, 28 de abril.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Excel 2007 Basic
Learn basic skills of Excel 2007.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
PowerPoint 2007
Learn the basic steps of creating a PowerPoint presentation.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft POWERPOINT - B
A presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Exciting slides with animations AND MUSIC
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 7 de abril, segundo parte jueves 14 de abril, tercer parte jueves, 28 de abril.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Internet Basics
Explore the Internet and find out how a "browser" works. We will also show you how to search and find reliable information online.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Computer Workshop - Publisher
Discover the tools used to produce documents such as newsletters, brochures, signs and cards. You will learn how to create using templates and from a blank page.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Computer Classes
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 7 de abril, segundo parte jueves 14 de abril, tercer parte jueves, 28 de abril.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


Special Programs

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
English as a Second Language
Our ESL class helps students learn English grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, or listening, and helps you get ready to communicate with other English speakers.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spring Book Sale (Central)
Spring Book Sale (Central)
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Friday, April 8, 2011, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Spring Book Sale (Central)
Spring Book Sale (Central)
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Friday, April 8, 2011, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free tax preparation for individuals filing their 2010 federal tax returns. Bring all Social Security cards, 2010 tax documents, and copy of last year's return. No appointments--first come, first served.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Friday, April 8, 2011, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free tax preparation for individuals filing their 2010 federal tax returns. Bring all Social Security cards, 2010 tax documents, and copy of last year's return. No appointments--first come, first served.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Spring Book Sale (Central)
Spring Book Sale (Central)
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free tax preparation for individuals filing their 2010 federal tax returns. Bring all Social Security cards, 2010 tax documents, and copy of last year's return. No appointments--first come, first served.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free tax preparation for individuals filing their 2010 federal tax returns. Bring all Social Security cards, 2010 tax documents, and copy of last year's return. No appointments--first come, first served.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax Aide
AARP offers free tax preparation for individuals filing their 2010 federal tax returns. Bring all Social Security cards, 2010 tax documents, and copy of last year's return. No appointments--first come, first served.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Monday, April 11, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Monday, April 11, 2011, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reliable Online Medical Information
A medical librarian will explain how to locate quality, reliable information about healthcare issues. This class is free to the public. Registration is required.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Monday, April 11, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Time Home Buyers
Are you in the market for a new home but need a little info as a first-time buyer? If so, join us as Jim Slack, realtor for Keller Williams Realty, and Ashley Van Meter, top loan originator for Genesis Mortgage Company, offer a free presentation on what to expect as a first-time home buyer. They'll cover everything from how to do research, what to expect from the loan process, and much more!
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seminars for Job Seekers at LSC-Tomball College Library
Workforce Solutions will offer three job-search seminars in April at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. These free seminars are held on the second floor in the computer lab room, L-207.
The “Networking/Using the Internet” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively use the Internet for their job search and increase the visibility of their resume. They will also learn how to develop a list of helpful contacts and create a marketing profile to promote their skills and abilities.
The “Creating a Resume/Completing the Application” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to fill out thorough, accurate and neat applications as well as compose effective resumes that make their education, skills and experience clear and marketable to the employer.
The “Resume Lab” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. With the help of an experienced trainer, all participants will learn to build a modern, effective resume in Microsoft Word and save it electronically for future use.
For more information or to register for these free job-search seminars, call Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library at (832) 559-4211 or 559-4219. The library is located off State Highway 249 between the intersections of Baker Drive and Zion Road.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
Free AARP Tax Assistance
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Friday, April 15, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax Help
Free tax preparation and assistance for taxpayers with low and moderate incomes with special attention for people age 60 and older. E-File available.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Monday, April 18, 2011, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Starting a Business - Houston One Stop Business Center and SCORE
Thinking about starting your own business? Are you already a small business owner? The City of Houston’s One Stop Business Center, in partnership with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and Houston Public Library’s CORE (Career Opportunities, Resources and Education), will present a workshop on the rules and regulations which govern the operation of a small business in Houston.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seminars for Job Seekers at LSC-Tomball College Library
Workforce Solutions will offer three job-search seminars in April at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. These free seminars are held on the second floor in the computer lab room, L-207.
The “Networking/Using the Internet” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively use the Internet for their job search and increase the visibility of their resume. They will also learn how to develop a list of helpful contacts and create a marketing profile to promote their skills and abilities.
The “Creating a Resume/Completing the Application” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to fill out thorough, accurate and neat applications as well as compose effective resumes that make their education, skills and experience clear and marketable to the employer.
The “Resume Lab” seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. With the help of an experienced trainer, all participants will learn to build a modern, effective resume in Microsoft Word and save it electronically for future use.
For more information or to register for these free job-search seminars, call Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library at (832) 559-4211 or 559-4219. The library is located off State Highway 249 between the intersections of Baker Drive and Zion Road.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Meador Branch - Book Sale
Friends of the Willis Library will hold a book sale at the R. F. Meador Branch Library
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Special Programs
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday ESL
ESL/Literacy
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320