Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Local Library Programs for September 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
Sunday, September 16, 2012, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Voces Americanas: Latino Literature in the United States This exhibit will feature Latino Literature in the United States and highlight authors, illustrations, books, and movie stills from the past thirty years.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

 

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, September 10, 2012, 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 September 10th in the second floor conference room for this month's book selection, On the Edge by Ilona Andrews.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Evening Book Club
Persons who love to read and discuss what they have read join in informal conversation. Everyone is welcome. "Dry Grass of August" by Anna Jean Mayhew
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, September 13, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading The Amish Midwife by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould. If you enjoy reading Christian fiction, come join us. Newcomers are always welcome! For further information, contact the library at 832-559-4200. 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, September 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "Galveston" by Suzanne Morris.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, September 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. "The Death of Ivan Ilych" by Leo Tolstoy
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Monday, September 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a discussion of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. The meeting will be held September 17th at 7:00pm in the second floor conference room. Newcomers are welcome! 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
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
History Book Club
The History Book club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Friends of the Library room from 7-9 PM. Books will be mainly on American history, with the every third month covering world history. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this month's book is Everything You Need to Know About Latino History by Himilce Novas.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Thursday, September 6, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MS EXCEL
This is a class on how to use Microsoft Excel. For more information please call 281-446-3377 and also you can sign up at the library or over the phone.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PowerPoint: Essentials & Beyond
Learn basic skills and advanced techniques with Word 2010. 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

Education / Test Prep
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Practice PSAT
Kaplan will be offering a PSAT practice test session at the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10 am, for area students.  This is a 4-hour simulation of the actual testing environment, proctored by trained Kaplan staff.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Computer Classes
Monday, September 10, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Intermediate Excel: Functions and Formulas
This class will cover how to create functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel 2007. Basic knowledge of Excel is required. Please register by calling 281-360-6804 or visiting the Reference Desk on the 2nd Floor.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Computer Classes
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - C
Merging/making mailing labels, merge letters
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 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, September 12, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft PUBLISHER - B
Make mailing labels, business cards; etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Computer Maintenance
This is a basic course on computer maintenance. Sign up is required please visit the branch or call us @ 281-446-3377
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - C
Using Charts,Pivot Tables, formatting, spreadsheet readibility, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - E
Greeting cards, tables,recipe cards, footnoting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Essentials
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, September 22, 2012, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Excel: Essentials & Beyond
Learn basic skills and advanced techniques with Word 2010. Question & answer time 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
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Averaging numbers, Mortgage curtailment, financing a car, investing
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, September 25, 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
Thursday, September 27, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 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

Computer Classes
Wednesday, September 5, 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
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Monday, September 10, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Monday, September 17, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, September 29, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Participants will learn how to fill out thorough, accurate and neat applications and create effective resumes that make their education, skills and experience clear to the employer. For more info visit http://www.lonestar.edu/news/16612.htm
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This four-week class for adults who want to become U.S. citizens will be taught in English. Please call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, September 10, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The BBLF is an organization that helps to supplement library materials, services, and programs through staff support, advocacy, volunteering, and fundraising. If you would like to make a difference for the library, please come and see what this group is about.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Non-Art Faculty and Staff works will be displayed from Sept. 11 – Oct. 2 in the Library Gallery.
LSC-North Harris Library
2700 W.W. Thorne Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
281.618.5707

Special Programs
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter will show the do's and don't's of camera picture-taking.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This four-week class for adults who want to become U.S. citizens will be taught in English. Please call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Sunday, September 16, 2012, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This exhibit coordinated by Jorge Enriquez will feature literature, sculptures, and other fascinating material of Don Quixote. Don Quixote is the inspirational title character in the eponymous novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Participants will expand their job search prospects by learning how to identify the skills that they have and present them in a way that catches the attention of potential employers. For more info visit http://www.lonestar.edu/news/16612.htm
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presentation about the different types of plants found in this part of Texas.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This four-week class for adults who want to become U.S. citizens will be taught in English. Please call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Saturday, September 29, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This four-week class for adults who want to become U.S. citizens will be taught in English. Please call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320