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Local Library Programs for October 2011

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:

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Montgomery County Heritage

The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County is rich with materials that document early county families. Staff members from the museum will be on hand to discuss the role of the Heritage Museum and its collections for family history research. Also, the Gentry Collection will be highlighted due to its unique collection of Montgomery County family documents. Please call the Genealogy and Local History Room at 936-539-6249 for more information.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, October 10, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Paranormal Book Club
Newcomers are welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Book lovers of all ages are welcome, but some books will contain material inappropriate for a younger audience. Please join us on October 10th in the second floor conference room for this month's book selection, Boneshaker by Cherie Priest.

LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, October 10, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Paranormal Book Club
Newcomers are welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Book lovers of all ages are welcome, but some books will contain material inappropriate for a younger audience. Please join us on October 10th in the second floor conference room for this month's book selection, Boneshaker by Cherie Priest.

LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Thursday, October 13, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 13th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury. 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
Monday, October 17, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Library Book Group
Our Book Group selection for October is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.
HCPL - Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A special Book Club event Part of LSC-Cyfair's Hispanic Heritage Celebration
"How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents". http://lonestar.edu/hispanic-heritage.htm
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Monday, October 3, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Email e Internet
Aprenda a navegar y buscar información en el Internet. También aprenderá a abrir y utilizar una cuenta de e-mail.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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, October 4, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint: Beyond the Essentials
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
Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word 2007 I
This class is designed for the person who has basic keyboarding skills and wants to know more about creating simple documents in Microsoft Word 2007. Topics will include how to correct errors, work with fonts, align text, and use pictures and Clip Art.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computación en español para adultos. Tiene que asistir a la primera parte el 6 de octubre, segunda parte el 13 de octubre y tercera parte el 20 de octubre.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Excel 2007 II
This class is designed for the person who has completed the Microsoft Excel 2007 spreadsheet program I. Topics covered will include: entering formulas using various methods - advanced formulas and formatting.
Library: Tomball College & Community Library

LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Excel 2007 III
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the Excel II class. Topics covered will include importing data, working with panes, and hiding/un-hiding data.

LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Monday, October 10, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Word : Básico
Aprenda a crear, formatear, imprimir, y guarder documentos. Habrá tiempo para hacer preguntas.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computación en español para adultos. Tiene que asistir a la primera parte el 6 de octubre, segunda parte el 13 de octubre y tercera parte el 20 de octubre.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Monday, October 17, 2011, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft Word: Intermedio
Microsoft Word: Intermedio (en español)
Aprenda a crear, formatear, editar y guardar documentos. Habrá tiempo para preguntas.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Clases de Computadora Basica
Clases de computación en español para adultos. Tiene que asistir a la primera parte el 6 de octubre, segunda parte el 13 de octubre y tercera parte el 20 de octubre.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Civil War Research
Join Lynna Kay Shuffield, well known genealogy advocate, researcher, and blogger, to learn about research during the Civil War. Using Internet websites to facilitate your research at home and the library, the presentation will focus on primary sources including service records, newspapers, and unit histories to allow you to develop background information on your ancestors who served in the War Between the States. Seating is limited. Please call the Genealogy and Local History Room at 936-788-8363, ext. 6249 for a reservation.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Massage Therapy Presentation
Presenter will cover the following: History of massage, proper ergonomics, questions and answers, how to stretch, and how to give self-massages.
HCPL - Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Genealogy, getting the most out of that newspaper.
Presenter will present tips to students on how to research family roots through newspapers.
HCPL - Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Keeping Debt under Control: Avoid Detours
When your debt is out of control, the road to your financial security may take a detour. Learn how to identify the warning signs of a credit crisis to avoid overwhelming debt. If you have already been derailed by debt, find out about options available to repay creditors and bypass the debt detour. Workbook included. This program is provided by Money Management International.

HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Special Programs
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
The Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society is celebrating Family History Month! Join the gathering in the Genealogy and Local History Room for the monthly meeting with special guest, Mrs. Caroline Berry Cryar, who will share her techniques for recording and preserving family and local stories of events, places, and people of Conroe and Montgomery County. Everyone is welcome to offer personal adventures in search of family history. For more information please call the Genealogy and Local History Room at 936-788-8363, ext. 6249.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fall Book Sale
Library Friends of Conroe will be having their Fall Book Sale on October 6 - 8. October 6 (4:30pm - 8:00pm). Silent Auction ending at 6:30pm and a $5 donation entry fee unless a Library Friend of Conroe Member. October 7 (9:00am - 4:30pm). Free Entry. October 8 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Free Entry.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Friday, October 7, 2011, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fall Book Sale
Library Friends of Conroe will be having their Fall Book Sale on October 6 - 8. October 6 (4:30pm - 8:00pm). Silent Auction ending at 6:30pm and a $5 donation entry fee unless a Library Friend of Conroe Member. October 7 (9:00am - 4:30pm). Free Entry. October 8 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Free Entry.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Friday, October 7, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Small Business Development Series
Experienced business man Vijay Patel volunteers his time to consult on these special topics of business development: Oct 7th: How to write and present your dream Business Plan. Oct 14th: How to finance your business. Oct 21st: How to keep and grow your customers . Oct 28th: How to build, motivate and lead the team. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 Corporations, as well as experience in starting and growing small businesses. Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Masters in Computer Science and Business Administration.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fall Book Sale
Library Friends of Conroe will be having their Fall Book Sale on October 6 - 8. October 6 (4:30pm - 8:00pm). Silent Auction ending at 6:30pm and a $5 donation entry fee unless a Library Friend of Conroe Member. October 7 (9:00am - 4:30pm). Free Entry. October 8 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Free Entry.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Beginning Genealogy
Hunting for ancestors is a growing pastime! Learn about genealogy, records, and how the Montgomery County Library Genealogy and Local History Room can help chart your course in researching family history. Seating is limited. Please call the Genealogy and Local History Room at 936-788-8363, ext. 6249 for a reservation.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Keeping Debt under Control: Avoid Detours
When your debt is out of control, the road to your financial security may take a detour. Learn how to identify the warning signs of a credit crisis to avoid overwhelming debt. If you have already been derailed by debt, find out about options available to repay creditors and bypass the debt detour. Workbook included. This program is provided by Money Management International.

HPL - Moody Neighborhood Library
9525 Irvington
Houston, Texas 77076
832-393-1950

Special Programs
Thursday, October 13, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
College Informational Search
In this class we will go over the search tools in order to find out as much information about the college you desire. If you are a high school student, or even an adult looking to broaden your knoweledge, here is where you want to start.
Library: Octavia Fields Branch Library
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Friday, October 14, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Small Business Development Series
Experienced business man Vijay Patel volunteers his time to consult on these special topics of business development: Oct 7th: How to write and present your dream Business Plan. Oct 14th: How to finance your business. Oct 21st: How to keep and grow your customers . Oct 28th: How to build, motivate and lead the team. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 Corporations, as well as experience in starting and growing small businesses. Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Masters in Computer Science and Business Administration.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Friday, October 21, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Small Business Development Series
Experienced business man Vijay Patel volunteers his time to consult on these special topics of business development: Oct 7th: How to write and present your dream Business Plan. Oct 14th: How to finance your business. Oct 21st: How to keep and grow your customers . Oct 28th: How to build, motivate and lead the team. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 Corporations, as well as experience in starting and growing small businesses. Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Masters in Computer Science and Business Administration.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lineage Day
Enjoy the company of the Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society while conducting genealogy research! Members will be on hand for short discussions about research and projects they have worked on to showcase the many adventures of family history research. No reservation required, just come join the fun!
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Special Programs
Monday, October 24, 2011, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Paranormal Investigators
Find out the latest in the world of ghost-hunting. Researchers from "Lone Star Spirits" will be on hand to give insight into the world of paranormal investigation and share tales of the Unexplained.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Friday, October 28, 2011, 4:00 PM - 5:45 AM
Small Business Development Series
Experienced business man Vijay Patel volunteers his time to consult on these special topics of business development: Oct 7th: How to write and present your dream Business Plan. Oct 14th: How to finance your business. Oct 21st: How to keep and grow your customers . Oct 28th: How to build, motivate and lead the team. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 Corporations, as well as experience in starting and growing small businesses. Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Masters in Computer Science and Business Administration.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610