Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Local Library Programs for December 2012

Local Library Programs for December 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
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ange Mlinko and Brenda Wineapple will discuss Emily  Dickinson and Wineapple’s  highly acclaimed book on Emily  Dickinson, White Heat. Wineapple's books include White Heat:  The Friendship of Emily Dickinson and Thomas Wentworth  Higginson (Knopf), a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle  award and a New York Times "Notable Book.” Wineapple is also  the author of GenĂȘt: A Biography of Janet Flanner; Sister Brother  Gertrude and Leo Stein; and Hawthorne: A Life, which received  the Ambassador Award for the Best Biography of 2003 and the  Julia Ward Howe Prize. Wineapple is currently Director of the  Leon Levy Center for Biography at The Graduate School, CUNY,  and she teaches in the MFA programs at The New School and at  Columbia University's School of the Arts. Ange Mlinko has  authored three books of poetry: "Shoulder Season,” "Starred  Wire,” and “Matinees.”  "Starred Wire" is a National Poetry Series  winner and a finalist for the James Laughlin Award. Her poetry  has been lauded by the New Yorker as having a "unique sense of  humor and mystery." She received the Poetry Foundation's  Randall Jarrell Award for Criticism in 2009. As a teacher, Mlinko  has shared her artistic insights with students at Brown  University, the Naropa University Summer Writing Program and  Al-Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco.
LSC-Montgomery College Library
Building F
3200 College Park Dr.
Conroe, TX 77384
936.273.7390

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, December 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 December 10th in the second floor conference room for a holiday party.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Tuesday, December 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. Discuss your favorite book for 2012. Used book exchange.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading Holiday Illusion by Lynette Eason. 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, December 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "All Through the Night" by Mary Higgins Clark.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, December 17, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books Discussion Group
Discuss great books in literature. "The Spirit of Capitalism" by Max Weber
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Tuesday, December 18, 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. This month's book is Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce by Stanley Weintraub.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Read it and Eat it Book Club/The Fat Man:A take of North Pole noir
This months book is The Fat Man:A take of North Pole noir by Kenneth Harmon
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 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
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MS Word II
This is a course on accessing and utilizing Microsoft Word at the next level. 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, December 8, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 8, 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, December 10, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 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
Monday, December 10, 2012, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
eTools Workshop
Discover our favorite digital picks for work, home and play. Each week we share our favorite eTools for your smartphone, tablet and computer.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Monday, December 10, 2012, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Basic Excel with a project
Excel in combination with projects will be covered. Please call 281-360-6804 or come by the second floor reference desk to register.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Computer Classes
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Intro to MS Word
Introduction to basic word processor tasks such as text, tables, and pictures.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT - B
A presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Exciting slides with animations AND MUSIC
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Beyond Essentials
Word: Beyond the Essentials
Learn advanced formatting, layout, and application-specific skills.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 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
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MS EXCEL II
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing Microsoft EXCEL at the next level (level II). 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, December 15, 2012, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - A

HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 10:00 AM - 1:00 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, December 15, 2012, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the Word I-IV series of class and wants to cover material at a more rapid pace and go into further depth. Topics covered will include advanced tables and tabs.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the Word: The Basics I-IV series of class and wants to cover material at a more rapid pace and go into further depth. Topics covered will include page layout, envelopes, labels, and letters.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sorting, searching, worksheet password protection
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, December 15, 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
Monday, December 17, 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
Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
Wednesday, December 19, 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, December 20, 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

Computer Classes
Thursday, December 27, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a special Open House complete with refreshments, entertainment, and a special appearance by Santa.  Everyone welcome.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, December 10, 2012, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at the Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library for holiday festivities.
Festivities include:
Silent Auction of Trees and Wreaths
Door Prizes
And a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus!
MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314

Special Programs
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a special Open House complete with refreshments, singing, and a special appearance by Santa at 6:00.  Everyone welcome.  The only admittance is a friendly smile!
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

ANNUAL EMILY DICKINSON BIRTHDAY READING & GATHERING OF POETS


ANNUAL EMILY DICKINSON BIRTHDAY READING & GATHERING OF POETS
Sponsored by Lone Star College-Montgomery College's Writers in Performance series.

Brenda Wineapple and Ange Mlinko join twenty distinguished poets, led by 2011 Texas Poet Laureate,
Dave Parsons, will read their favorite Emily Dickinson poem, as well as one of their own creations. After the invited poets have read, anyone in the audience may read one of their favorite Dickinson poem.

Thursday, December 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm at The Corner Pub, 302 North Main Street  Conroe, TX 77301 (936) 788-2390

Complete Writers In Perfomance Schedule
http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/collegerelations/wip_fall_2012_schedule.pdf

Highly Recommended: The Houston Chronicle's Bookish Blog

Highly recommended: The Houston Chronicle's Bookish Blog
http://blog.chron.com/bookish/

An excellent blog featuring book reviews and weekly book events (including author signings and talks) hosted by The Houston Chronicle. Maggie Galehouse edits the blog, which includes input and reviews from many Houston area book aficionados.

Houston area book events for December 2 - 8, 2012 are listed here