Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)
Featured program:
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Business Success Seminars
Invest 60 minutes for six weeks to maximize the success of your business with the free Business Success Seminars this summer at Lone Star College-CyFair.
This series of six seminars, designed to help build successful businesses, will cover social media, networking, alternative funding, Twitter, productivity tips and web tools. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes.
The free weekly Business Success Seminars will be held Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the library, room 131, on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. There will not be a seminar held July 6.
- Wednesday, June 15: Social Media – Trend or Blip on the Radar? - Michele Scism of Decisive Minds shows how YouTube and Facebook are here to stay and how you can use them to grow your business.
- Wednesday, June 22: Attracting the Right Dots or Connections - Belanie Dishong of Live at Choice focuses on three dimensions often overlooked in the process of networking and building business. These dimensions can take your networking and business results from mediocre to magnificent.
- Wednesday, June 29: Alternative Funding for Startups, Acquisitions and Growing Firms - Eric Standlee, Principal and VP of Business Development and Bank Relationship Development with family-owned Houston private funding firm American Prudential Capital, Inc. gives insights into innovative funding of b2b companies.
- Wednesday, July 13: Trick or Tweet? - Ever think that Twitter was a waste of time? What did you have for breakfast? Ronald Earl Wilsher, Branding for Humans, gives a focused look at Twitter to show how it truly can be part of your marketing plan.
- Wednesday, July 20: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun - Do you work like crazy and then wonder why you haven’t accomplished more in a day? Melissa Rotholz, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, gives you time management tips to make each day productive and organized.
- Wednesday, July 27: Web Tools and Apps - Maximize your productivity with free or low-cost online and/or mobile tools for online file storage, real-time chat with customers, virtual meetings, and task/list tools with librarians Dorrie Scott and Monica Norem.
For information on this Business Success Seminar series, which the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the LSC-CyFair Branch Library are sponsoring, go to LoneStar.edu/library/business-seminars or call the library at 281.290.3214 or SBDC 832.482.1057.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214
Book Clubs
Book ClubsMonday, June 13, 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMEvening Book ClubThis month's selection: James M. Cain's noir classic, Mildred Pierce. Several copies are available at the library. See staff for details.HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch22248 Aldine Westfield RdHumble, TX 77338-1080(281) 821-1320Book ClubsTuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PMEvening Book/Movie ClubBook discussion group - June's selection: "The 19th Wife" by David EberschoffHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Book ClubsMonday, June 20, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PMGreat Books Discussion GroupDiscuss great books in literature. June selection is "To Room Nineteen" by Doris LessingHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Book ClubsThursday, June 23, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMMeador Branch Book ClubRegistration is not required. During our June meeting, we will discuss The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highwmith.MCMLS - Meador Branch709 West MontgomeryWillis, TX 77318(936) 442-7740Book ClubsWednesday, June 29, 2011, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMRead It And Eat It Book ClubThis jaunty but topical coming-of-middle-age story from Cleage opens with an indignant argument about American culpability in the Iraq war, as African-American actress Josephine Evans—a self-proclaimed Las Vegas of grandmothers living and working in Amsterdam—has just been fired from a theater production, ostensibly for being too American. She returns to Atlanta to spend time with her granddaughter Zora, recently undone by her peripheral role in a splashy murder case, and to check on her family house. Josephine is hoping to keep Zora's trust while steering her away from Zora's father's tragic bout with alcohol. After seeing the cracked-out wreckage of her stretch of Atlanta's West End, Josephine also embarks on a plan with four other women to fix up her vandalized manse, a plan that includes the squatter she discovers there, Victor Causey. The plot is predictable but satisfying, and Josephine's voice comes through movingly throughout.HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch1503 South HoustonHumble, TX 77338281-446-3377
Computer Classes
Computer ClassesWednesday, June 8, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMMicrosoft EXCEL - BSorting, searching, worksheet password protectionHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesThursday, June 9, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMMicrosoft 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 ClassesThursday, June 9, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMComputer Basics 2This continuation of Computer Basics explains the features of different computers and the role of memory. It describes different types of productivity, communications, educational, and entertainment programs. It also explains the features and functions of Windows XP. Prerequisites: None.HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library8501 West MontgomeryHouston, Texas 77088832-393-1700Computer ClassesThursday, June 9, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClases de Computadora Basica, junioClases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 9 de junio, segundo parte jueves 16 de junio, tercer parte jueves, 23 de junio.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesTuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdult Computer Class - INTERNETWeb page addresses, conducting searches on the Internet,Security, etc.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesTuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLibrary To Go - EReader WorkshopLearn to load your portable reading device with eBooks, audio, and video. Devices supported include iPad, iPod, Nook, Sony e-Reader, and others. Workshop presented by our very own Amber Fritschel-Manolovitz.MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library8125 Ashlane WayThe Woodlands, TX77382936-442-7728Computer ClassesThursday, June 16, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWindows 7 BasicsExplore new ways to help you speed through everyday tasks. Learn how to find and manage your files using Windows 7.HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library8501 West MontgomeryHouston, Texas 77088832-393-1700Computer ClassesThursday, June 16, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClases de Computadora Basica, junioClases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 9 de junio, segundo parte jueves 16 de junio, tercer parte jueves, 23 de junio.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesTuesday, June 21, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdult Computer Class - COMPUTER BASICS - AVery basic - For first time users - Getting comfortable with a computer, Identifying items on your computer, using a mouseHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesThursday, June 23, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMClases de Computadora Basica, junioClases de computacion en espanol para aldutos. Tiene que asistir el primer parte jueves, 9 de junio, segundo parte jueves 16 de junio, tercer parte jueves, 23 de junio.HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesSaturday, June 25, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMAdult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - BSorting, searching, worksheet password protectionHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610Computer ClassesTuesday, June 28, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAdult Computer Class - Microsoft POWERPOINT - BA presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Exciting slides with animations AND MUSICHCPL-Barbara Bush Branch6817 Cypresswood DriveSpring, TX 77379281-376-4610
Special Programs
Special ProgramsThursday, June 9, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMCOMPUTER GENEALOGYJean Huot Smoorenburg & Phyllis Stehmwill present the following Genealogy programs:June 9 from 2:00-3:30 pm : Using Ancestry.comJune 23 from 2:00-3:30 pm : Using Heritage QuestMCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Special ProgramsSaturday, June 11, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMCitizenship ClassClass for adults who want to become United States citizens will meet on four consecutive Saturday mornings, June 11 through July 2. Please register at the service desk. Class will be conducted in English and will cover American history and government material.HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch22248 Aldine Westfield RdHumble, TX 77338-1080(281) 821-1320Special ProgramsMonday, June 13, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMYour Great Ancestral HuntWho will you find? Journey with us as we learn what records are available and how to access available resources. A beginner's genealogy course led by Jean Smoorenburg and Phyllis Stem.Registration Required: call 936-788-8361.MCMLS - Central Branch104 I-45 NorthConroe, TX 77301936-442-7712Special ProgramsMonday, June 13, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMConversational SpanishWhether 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 Library8501 West MontgomeryHouston, Texas 77088832-393-1700Special ProgramsTuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLibrary To Go - EReader WorkshopLearn to load your portable reading device with eBooks, audio, and video. Devices supported include iPad, iPod, Nook, Sony e-Reader, and others. Workshop presented by our very own Amber Fritschel-Manolovitz.MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library8125 Ashlane WayThe Woodlands, TX77382936-442-7728Special ProgramsWednesday, June 15, 2011, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AMSocial Media – Trend or Blip on the Radar?Michele Scism of Decisive Minds shows how YouTube and Facebook are here to stay and how you can use them to grow your business.Invest 60 minutes for six weeks to maximize the success of your business with the free Business Success Seminars this summer at Lone Star College-CyFair.This series of six seminars, designed to help build successful businesses, will cover social media, networking, alternative funding, Twitter, productivity tips and web tools. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes.The free weekly Business Success Seminars will be held Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the library, room 131, on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. http://www.lonestar.edu/17692.htmLSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Special ProgramsSaturday, June 18, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMCitizenship ClassClass for adults who want to become United States citizens will meet on four consecutive Saturday mornings, June 11 through July 2. Please register at the service desk. Class will be conducted in English and will cover American history and government material.HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch22248 Aldine Westfield RdHumble, TX 77338-1080(281) 821-1320Special ProgramsMonday, June 20, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMConversational SpanishWhether 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 Library8501 West MontgomeryHouston, Texas 77088832-393-1700Special ProgramsTuesday, June 21, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLook at that Sun!Celebrate the Summer Solstice doing what your mother told you never to do- stare at the Sun! NHAC member Aaron Clevenson brings a special solar telescope for Sun viewing (6:30-7:30 PM) with discussion following (7:30-8:30 PM).MCMLS - R. B. Tullis21569 US Hwy. 59New Caney TX 77357(936)-442-7705Special ProgramsWednesday, June 22, 2011, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AMAttracting the Right Dots or ConnectionsBelanie Dishong of Live at Choice focuses on three dimensions often overlooked in the process of networking and building business. These dimensions can take your networking and business results from mediocre to magnificent.Invest 60 minutes for six weeks to maximize the success of your business with the free Business Success Seminars this summer at Lone Star College-CyFair.This series of six seminars, designed to help build successful businesses, will cover social media, networking, alternative funding, Twitter, productivity tips and web tools. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes.The free weekly Business Success Seminars will be held Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the library, room 131, on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. http://www.lonestar.edu/17692.htmLSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Special ProgramsThursday, June 23, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMCOMPUTER GENEALOGYJean Huot Smoorenburg & Phyllis Stehmwill present the following Genealogy programs:June 9 from 2:00-3:30 pm : Using Ancestry.comJune 23 from 2:00-3:30 pm : Using Heritage QuestMCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Special ProgramsThursday, June 23, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMCOMPUTER GENEALOGYJean Huot Smoorenburg & Phyllis Stehm will present the following Genealogy programs: Using Heritage QuestMCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch202 Bessie Price Owen DriveMontgomery, TX 77356(936) 788-8314Special ProgramsSaturday, June 25, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMCitizenship ClassClass for adults who want to become United States citizens will meet on four consecutive Saturday mornings, June 11 through July 2. Please register at the service desk. Class will be conducted in English and will cover American history and government material.HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch22248 Aldine Westfield RdHumble, TX 77338-1080(281) 821-1320Special ProgramsMonday, June 27, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMConversational SpanishWhether 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 Library8501 West MontgomeryHouston, Texas 77088832-393-1700Special ProgramsWednesday, June 29, 2011, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AMAlternative Funding for Startups, Acquisitions and Growing FirmsEric Standlee, Principal and VP of Business Development and Bank Relationship Development with family-owned Houston private funding firm American Prudential Capital, Inc. gives insights into innovative funding of b2b companies.Invest 60 minutes for six weeks to maximize the success of your business with the free Business Success Seminars this summer at Lone Star College-CyFair.This series of six seminars, designed to help build successful businesses, will cover social media, networking, alternative funding, Twitter, productivity tips and web tools. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes.The free weekly Business Success Seminars will be held Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the library, room 131, on the Barker Cypress campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. http://www.lonestar.edu/17692.htmLSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433281.290.3214Special ProgramsWednesday, June 29, 2011, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMAbubakr Kouyate - Drummer and StorytellerAbubakr Kouyate is a West African storyteller and master drummer who will delight audiences of all ages.HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library10677 Homestead RdHouston, Texas 77016832-393-2030