Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Local Library Programs for July 2011

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

Featured program:

Monday, July 25, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Author Book Talk - Chad Barrett

Join us as local author Chad Barrett discusses his recently published book, "Journey to Freedom: The Pursuit of Authentic Fellowship Among Men."
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804


Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, July 18, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. July selection is "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 21, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
3rd Thursday Readers Group
Our July selection is "Three Cups of Tea" by Mortenson.
MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 21, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
The Nonfiction Book Club will meet to discuss A History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage. Light refreshments will be served. Any adult is invited to attend.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 28, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Club
During our July meeting, we will discuss a book of your choice by the author Reynolds Price.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740


Computer Classes


Computer Classes
Thursday, July 14, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Intro to MS Excel 2007
Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 16, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Online Software Everyone Should Know About
Why pay when you can find it online for free? Discover websites and software to organize your life, create documents, tap into your inner artist, and more.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Introduction to Microsoft Paint
Join in the fun as we use digital pictures to learn about the features available in the Paint program. We will look at the basic
drawing toolbar, how to crop pictures, how to add labels and how to make fun additions to a picture.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - D
Family budget, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Question & answer time is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 21, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Intro to MS PowerPoint 2007
Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MS Common Features & Commands
This 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 Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT - B
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Beyond the Essentials
Learn advanced formatting, layout, and application specific skills. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to MS Access 2007
This 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 Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Word: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Word: Beyond the Essentials
Learn advanced formatting, layout, and application specific skills. Time for questions & answers is included.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214


Special Programs

Special Programs
Thursday, July 14, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Antiques: What the Heck is That?
Is that a doorstop or an objet d'art? Is that a rare book propping up your sofa leg? Antiques expert Ardell Jennings can tell you just what is curious object you inherited from Aunt Martha? Bring in your own unidentified "thing" and find out if it is tras
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Friday, July 15, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free Business Consulting
Vijay Patel, library volunteer, is offering free consulting to anyone interested in starting or operating a small business. This week's topic is "How to finance your business."
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Monday, July 18, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:00 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Waterwise Gardening
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to join us for a free waterwise gardening presentation courtesy of The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department and the Montgomery County Master Gardener Association. Bob Dailey, Master Gardener, will present
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Thursday, July 21, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Resume and Job Search
How to create a well organized resume, highlighting your strong points and also how to use the Internet as your main tool to find a job: also going over useful and valuable information when posting your resume and filling out online job applications
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Friday, July 22, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free Business Consulting
Vijay Patel, library volunteer, is offering free consulting to anyone interested in starting or operating a small business. This week's topic is "How to finance your business."
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Paying for College
Join us as representatives from Kaplan discuss updated information about the state of financial aid, overview key terms and the variety of aid available, and detail a timeline and tips to help navigate the financial aid process.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Money Really Matters
This is a seminar covering basic financial topics such as simple budgeting, automatic savings, cash-back rebates, credit cards, and credit scores. It is presented by Vijaianand, who mentors people as a pro bono financial planner. He is also a licensed Tex
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Resume and Job Search
How to create a well organized resume, highlighting your strong points and also how to use the Internet as your main tool to find a job: also going over useful and valuable information when posting your resume and filling out online job applications
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Monday, July 25, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:00 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Thursday, July 28, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Resume and Job Search
How to create a well organized resume, highlighting your strong points and also how to use the Internet as your main tool to find a job: also going over useful and valuable information when posting your resume and filling out online job applications
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Friday, July 29, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free Business Consulting
Vijay Patel, library volunteer, is offering free consulting to anyone interested in starting or operating a small business. This week's topic is "How to finance your business."
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ESOL
Conversational English instruction at an intermediate level. These free classes are taught as a series. Ages: 18 years to adult. Inglés-como-segundo-idioma (ESOL, ESL). Nivel intermedio. Este curso gratuito forma parte de una serie. Edades: 18 años- adult
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030