Thursday, August 4, 2011

Local Library Programs for August, 2011

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

Featured program:

Monday, August 22, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn to Play Guitar- Adults
Join us for a series of basic guitar lessons for Adults. You must provide your own instrument. Registration required. Please commit to attending all six classes in the series, as lessons are progressive.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705


Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, August 15, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. August selection is "Hamlet" by Shakespeare
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes


Monday, August 8, 2011, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Computer Basics 2
This 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft WORD - D
Word wrap around images, Drawing tools, Web Design
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Computer Workshop - PowerPoint: Beyond the Essenti
PowerPoint: 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, August 13, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to MS PowerPoint 2007
Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030


Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Thursday, August 18, 2011, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Computer Workshop - PowerPoint
Want to WOW your audience with a computer-generated slide show? Learn how with PowerPoint.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Computer Classes
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft WORD - A
Editing : Copy/Cut/Paste; Using internet content; Online Resumes
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - A
Editing, formatting cells, the add ( SUM ) formula
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Computer Workshop - Excel: Beyond the Essentials
Excel: 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, August 27, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to MS Excel 2007
Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Computer Workshop - Excel: Essentials
Excel: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, editing 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, August 27, 2011, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Computer Workshop - Excel: Essentials
Excel: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, editing 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, August 27, 2011, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Microsoft Word 101
This class is geared toward those who wish to better their knowledge of Microsoft Word: mainly covering how to type, and properly structure a proessional written document. We will also go over the basic and intermediate functions: such as how to cut and paste, change font and size, how to page break, insert references and more.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377


Computer Classes
Monday, August 29, 2011, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Computer Help Session
Session content is based on student questions about computer usage.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Computer Class - Microsoft EXCEL - C
Using Charts, formatting, spreadsheet readibility, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Computer Workshop - Mastering the Online Library Catalog and Article Databases
Mastering the Online Library Catalog and Article Databases
Learn how to search the library catalog for books, DVDs, CDs, and more. Discover a world of articles for personal and professional use and how to search article databases from home or office.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214


Special Programs

Special Programs
Saturday, August 6, 2011, 11:00 AM - 12:30 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
Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Evening Book/Movie Club
Book/Movie discussion group - August's movie selection: "The Prize winner of Defiance, Ohio" based on the book by Terry Ryan.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ESL Book Club
ESL Book Club is for intermediate through advanced non-native speakers. The club will meet 10-11am Tuesdays in library room 102. No registration is required. The discussion will be in English.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Monday, August 22, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Saturday, August 27, 2011, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LoneStar College Mobile Go Center
The Mobile Go Center provides college related information, motivation and assistance directly to students and their families.
MCMLS - Malcom Purvis Branch
510 Melton St
Magnolia, TX 77354
(936)442-7704

Special Programs
Monday, August 29, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 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.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Monday, August 29, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn to Play Guitar- Adults
Join us for a series of basic guitar lessons for Adults. You must provide your own instrument. Registration required. Please commit to attending all six classes in the series, as lessons are progressive.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705





Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Free Electronic Book Giveaway from University of Chicago Press


The University of Chicago Press gives away a free electronic book each month (not truly free, you will need to give your email address to download the book).

This month features Erin Hogan's Spiral Jetta, the story of a young woman's journey across the United States by way of its "Earth Art" monuments, such as Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty" in Utah.The book is split between her personal observations and commentary about the artworks she encounters.

Link to download page on the University of Chicago Press Website: