Thursday, February 21, 2013

Houston's Poet Laureate

According to the website of the Houston Public Library, the City of Houston is "seeking its first Poet Laureate. The Houston Poet Laureate Program (HPLP) celebrates Houston’s rich culture and diversity through the work of a poet who will represent the city by creating excitement about poetry through outreach, programs, teaching and written work.

The Houston Poet Laureate will receive an annual honorarium of $5,000 through the City’s Initiative Grant Program of the Houston Arts Alliance and serve a term of two years, April 2013 through April 2015."

Full information, and links to an application form are available here.
http://www.houstonlibrary.org/houston-poet-laureate

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Great news for the Houston Public Library! "Mayor Parker Announces Plan to Restore Library Hours" http://www.houstongovnewsroom.org/go/doc/2155/1699039/

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Local Library Programs for February 2013

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:
Thursday, February 21, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Francis O'Donnell, co-author of "In the Footsteps of Marco Polo," will be present to show and discuss his PBS Emmy-nominated documentary of the same name. Francis and his colleague spent two years on the Silk Road, tracing the route of Marco Polo, through 22 countries and many adventures - the only expedition in history to do so. Join us to learn about this fascinating adventure!
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, February 4, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Evening Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Jamaica Kincaid and her novel, Annie John.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Book Clubs
Monday, February 11, 2013, 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 February 11th in the second floor conference room for this month's book selection, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 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. "A Beautiful Place to Die" by Malla Nunn.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, February 14th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading One Mountain Away by Emilie Richards. 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
Sunday, February 17, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Monday, February 25, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a discussion of Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. The meeting will be held February 25th 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, February 26, 2013, 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 The Whiskey Rebellion by William Hogeland.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Read it and Eat it Book Club/God Don't Like Ugly: Mary Monroe
God Don't Like Ugly: Mary Monroe
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Monday, February 4, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
eTools Workshop: Apps, Software & Websites
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, February 4, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Business Excel 2007 (Intermediate)
Learn more techniques of using MS Excel for business projects. Prerequisite: Microsft Excel introductory class. Please register by calling 281-360-6804 or come by the second floor reference desk.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - D
Family budget, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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, February 9, 2013, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Excel: Essentials & Beyond
(4hrs with breaks) Learn basic skills and advanced techniques with Excel 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

Computer Classes
Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Excel: The Basics 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, February 11, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
eBook/eReader Workshop
Learn how to use the HCPL Digital Media Catalog, check out and download eBooks, and download/transfer eBooks and more to your mobile device.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 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, February 12, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Essentials
Learn about creating, formatting, printing, and saving documents.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 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, February 16, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
How to use a Kindle
This course is on how to use a kindel. If you have a kindel or would like to know more about a kindel this is the class for you. Please sign up at the library or give us a call.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Using Charts,Pivot Tables, formatting, spreadsheet readibility, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FacebookLearn about setting up an account, securing your privacy, uploading pictures, sharing and more.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A presentation graphics slide program. Create attention-grabbing slides quickly. Show family photos, vacations, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 10:10 AM - 12:10 PM
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the Excel I-IV series of class and wants to go more in depth and cover material at a faster pace. Topics covered will include using tables and linking cells.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
This free class is designed for the participant who has completed the Excel I-IV series of class and wants to go more in depth and cover material at a faster pace. Topics covered will include more on formulas and lock vs. freeze.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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
Monday, February 25, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn how to use the HCPL Digital Media Catalog, check out and download eBooks, and download/transfer eBooks and more to your mobile device.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a basic course on accessing and utilizing SKYPE. 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, February 4, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $50,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals in local communities. Free electronic filing. Bring a photo ID, social security card, your tax information, and previous year's tax returns if available. First-come, first-serve. No reservations taken.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

Special Programs
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
South Regional Library - free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide tax preparation assistance is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110

Special Programs
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jazz & Poetry, delivered by a 4 piece band and a poet, teaches vital skills, while uplifting students with an "I CAN" message – "I Can be president, an engineer, a teacher, a doctor, etc." all the while discovering that "learning can be fun."
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700