Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Local Library Programs for April 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
Friday, April 18, 2003, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Pinterest Party with Sony! Come to the Center for Student Life (in the LRNC) to learn how to make cool crafts for your family, friends and home. All classes are FREE and supplies will be provided
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson. 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, April 15, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Tuesday, April 23, 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 American Lion by Jon Meacham.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, April 29, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a discussion of The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James. The meeting will be held April 29th 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
Monday, April 15, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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

Computer Classes
Monday, April 15, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Microsoft Word Part 2
Discover the four types of formatting, how to apply styles, create headers and footers, and how to set tabs.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Intro to MS PowerPoint
Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.
HPL - Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 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, April 16, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Word: Beyond 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, April 17, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Word II
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-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Advanced Word II
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, April 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - A
Editing : Copy/Cut/Paste; Using internet content; Online Resumes
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Advanced Excel 2007 II
This class is designed for the person who has completed the PowerPoint: The Basics series of classes and wants to expand on the concepts covered. Topics covered will include: slide master, rehearse timings and comments.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Advanced Excel 2007 II
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, April 20, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - B
Inputting images from your camera and Word Art, internet images
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Monday, April 22, 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, April 23, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - A
Editing : Copy/Cut/Paste; Using internet content; Online Resumes
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PowerPoint: The Basics 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
Saturday, April 27, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Buying and Shopping
his is a basic course on how to shop and buy products online. 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, April 29, 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, April 29, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This free session will teach you how to master email marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies for getting and keeping quality subscribers, increasing deliverability and open rates, writing good headlines and content, saving time, getting readers to take action, and more!
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sorting, searching, worksheet password protection
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Love to write? So do we! Join us for a friendly critique and sharing session for all types of creative writing.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Thursday, April 11, 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
Friday, April 12, 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
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Income tax return preparation assistance on a first come, first served basis.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Income tax return preparation assistance on a first come, first served basis.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Income tax return preparation assistance on a first come, first served basis.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, April 15, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Read and listen to favorite poems, old and new, and enjoy coffee and pastries at this National Poetry Month program. If you write poetry, please bring something to share!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student works will be displayed from Apr. 16 – May 7 in the Library Gallery. Opening reception 4/16/13
LSC-North Harris Library
2700 W.W. Thorne Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
281.618.5707

Special Programs
Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our 2nd annual Student Poetry Reading, featuring the NH Student Poet Laureate for 2013: Wed April 17, Noon in the Library
LSC-North Harris Library
2700 W.W. Thorne Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
281.618.5707

Special Programs
Thursday, April 18, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Writers in Performance presents A Night of Poetry with writers Martha Serpas and Kevin Prufer
LSC-Montgomery College Library
Building F
3200 College Park Dr.
Conroe, TX 77384
936.273.7390

Special Programs
Monday, April 22, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This free workshop will show you how to turn e-mail into a powerful business tool. 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 e-mail marketing.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Used book sale inside the library – Saturday only.  Fiction sorted by author, nonfiction sorted by subject. Children’s and young adult books available as well as music, audios, and videos.  Some books bundled together for better value.  Most adult books are $1 for hardbacks and 50c for paperbacks.  Most children’s books are 50c for hardbacks and 25c for paperbacks.  Silent auction on specialty books including signed editions, coffee-table type books, and other select editions.  $2/bag sale beginning at 1:00pm.  Great variety of books (thousands!) with something in nearly every genre; come early for the best selection.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740