Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Local Library Programs for May 2012

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 Programs
Monday, May 21, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This free workshop will show you how to turn social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter into powerful business tools. It will cover the strategies and best practices needed to get the most out of your social media activities, including time management, measuring the return of your activities, and learning the essential elements of growing your business using the power of social media marketing.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

 

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Inspirational/Christian Book Club
Inspirational/Christian Book Club
They will discuss Thunder and Rain by Charles Martin. Meets on May 10 at 7:00 PM in the Friends of the Library room.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Evening Book Club
Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month as we discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. 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
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
This group will meet on  May 21 at 7 PM in room L212. They will discuss Sylvester by Georgette Heyer.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, May 14, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Magnolia Readers
This BOOK CLUB for adults meets on the second Monday evening of each month.
New readers are welcome!
May selection:
The Big Rich: the Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes
by Bryan Burrough
MCMLS - Malcom Purvis Branch
510 Melton St
Magnolia, TX 77354
(936)442-7704

Book Clubs
Monday, May 14, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Paranormal Book Club
Paranormal Book Club
They will meet on May 14 at 7:00 PM to discuss Grave Minder by Melissa Marr in room L212.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
They will meet on Tuesday, May 15 at 3:00 PM, in room L212. They will discuss In the Sanctuary of Outcasts By Neil White.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of Bill O'Reilly's "Killing Lincoln".
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. "The Canterbury Tales" by Chaucer
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mother Daughter Book Club
A book club for all mothers and their teenage daughters. We will be discussing Justina Chen Headley's Girl Overboard. Contact Kimberly the YA Librarian at 832-559-4200 for more details.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
They meet on Thursday, May 24 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Friends of the Library room. They will discuss Rain Fall by Barry Eisler.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Basic Computer
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing the basic computer. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Microsoft Word 2010 Part 1
Learn the basics of creating documents in the latest version of Word.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint: Essentials
PowerPoint: 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
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint 2007 I
This class is designed for the person who has basic keyboarding skills and wants to know more about creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. Topics: definitions - starting a presentation - formatting slides - viewing a presentation.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MS Word
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing Microsoft Word. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Monday, May 14, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Microsoft Word 2010 Part 2
Discover more advanced tools in Word such as document and section formatting, find and replace, auto correct, styles and tabs
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Computer Workshop - 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
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This class is for the person who wants to start learning how to use their electronic toys. Emphasis will be given to the use of iPods, Nooks and Kindles
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing Microsoft Excel. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This is a basic course on how to buy a computer. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Monday, May 21, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn to create templates and macros to save time and automate your work.  Create an index and table of contents, learn how to addres envelopes and use mail merge and create labels.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Time for questions & answers is included.
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, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn advanced formatting, layout and application specific skills. Time for questions & answers is included.
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, May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our bilingual computer classes are taught in Spanish and English, providing a comfortable way to begin learning English computer vocabulary, and to develop "hands on" experience with computers.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing Microsoft Word. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Monday, May 7, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presenter will offer tips and advice for first time homebuyers
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Part of Houston Public Library's Third Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ESL Talk Time is a free program where participants can practice conversational English. No registration is required, but please arrive no later than the start time listed.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This class is for native Spanish speakers who want to improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish. Call 281-821-1320 for more information.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ESL sessions are offered each Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm in the library's Meeting Room
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ESL Talk Time is a free program where participants can practice conversational English. No registration is required, but please arrive no later than the start time listed.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tips and advice about taking vacation pictures will be given. Macro/closeup tips will also be covered.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ESL Talk Time is a free program where participants can practice conversational English. No registration is required, but please arrive no later than the start time listed.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214