Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Local Library Programs for July 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 Programs
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Heather Kramer, Genealogy Specialist form Central Library, presents the intriguing  program "Getting the Most Out of Civil War Research:Abraham Lincoln, His Momma, and the Rowdy Confederate Cousins".
MCMLS - Charles B. Stewart Branch
202 Bessie Price Owen Drive
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 788-8314



Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspirational Book Club
The Inspirational Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 11th at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Library room. We will be reading Almost Heaven by Chris Fabry. 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, July 15, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Book Discussion
Come join the library's book group for a lively discussion of "Tara Road" by Maeve Binchy
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Book Clubs
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club
The Nonfiction Book Club meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 3pm in room L212. This month we will be reading The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester. Newcomers are welcome! For further information, contact the library at 832-559-4200.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Book Clubs
Monday, July 22, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join other enthusiastic fans this month for a discussion of Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal. The meeting will be held July 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
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Club
Join us on 4th Thursdays (except November) at 2 PM for a lively book discussion.  Snacks provided, bring you own drink with a lid.  Registration NOT required.
July selection: The Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740

 

Computer Classes

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Excel 2007 I
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, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tech Tutors
Answers for all your E-Book Questions. First come, first serve.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - E
Greeting cards, columns, tables,recipe cards, footnoting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Advanced PowerPoint 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: handout master, notes master and hide slide.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - E
Creating a Personal checkbook ledger; MACROS
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Monday, July 15, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - F
Averaging numbers, Mortgage curtailment, financing a car, investing
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 16, 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
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 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, July 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tech Tutors
Answers for all your E-Book Questions. First come, first serve.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Monday, July 22, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intro to Windows 7 & Essential Computer Skills
Explore Windows 7 features and options, learn basic computer skills, and master the mouse.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Access: The Basics I
This class is designed for the person who has basic keyboarding skills and wants to learn to creat simple databases using Microsoft Access 2007. Topics will include: creating a database, creating a table, adding fields to a table, adding information to a table, formatting information, and creating simple forms.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tech Tutors
Answers for all your E-Book Questions. First come, first serve.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Excel: The Basics II
This class is designed for the person who has completed the Microsoft Excel 2007 spreadsheet program I. Topics covered will include: entering formulas using various methods - advanced formulas and formatting.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Monday, July 29, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 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
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bilingual Computer Class
Instructor will teach basic computer skills in English and Spanish.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Access: The Basics II
This class is designed for the person who has completed Access 2007 I and wants to learn more about creating databases using Microsoft Access 2007. Topics will include: opening a database - creating a new table - creating, running, and saveing a query - creating using, and saving a form
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

 

Special Programs

Special Programs
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Writer’s Group
Whether you want to write the Great American Novel, have a collection of short stories, or keep a drawer-full of poems, join us! We’ll be meeting once a month to talk about and share creative writing.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Introduction to Digital Photography (Part 2)
This two-part class will cover equipment, mechanics, and composition considerations to improve your digital photographs. Find out how to take better pictures, what equipment you really need, and what all those buttons really mean! Plan on attending both programs.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705

Special Programs
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
How to Juggle Your Life Without Losing Your Mind: 3 Steps to Super Mom
Who is super mom? Is she a myth? Of course not! She’s right there in your mirror! How to Juggle Your Life Without Losing Your Mind: 3 Steps to Super Mom is a presentation designed for any moms who struggle to ‘do it all.’ Participants will define what ‘all’ really means, they will learn how to use language to connect and support, and most importantly, they will explore their own family photo of ‘Super Mom’ and decide how they will pass that cape on to their own daughter. Come to our super mom seminar and get ready to get your joy on!
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Kaplan Test Preparation and Admissions
Pre-college test preparationa and admissions assistance.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Monday, July 15, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
eTools Workshop - Goodreads
Discover our favorite digital picks for work, home and play. 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

Special Programs
Monday, July 15, 2013, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Texas Gardening 101
Gardening in Texas heat and humidity can be a nuisance but it doesn't have to be! Get tips from Kingwood Garden Center in this 45 minute presentation. No registration is required. Contact library for more information.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Word Crafters
Love to write? Then come to this monthly critique and sharing session for all kinds of creative writing. This is a friendly and fun group!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Library-To-Go
Learn how to download free library eBooks and eAudiobooks.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Friday, July 19, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one assistance if needed.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Constant Contact: Power of E-Mail Marketing
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

Special Programs
Monday, July 22, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
eBook/eReader Workshop - Open Lab
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

Special Programs
Monday, July 22, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Adult Watercolor Class
Learn watercolor painting basics in this four-week class for adults 18 and over. Call 281-821-1320 to register.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, July 22, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
eBook/eReader Workshop - Android, iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
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

Special Programs
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Constant Contact: Power of E-Mail Marketing
This free workshop will show you how to use social media as a marketing 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 social media marketing.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meador Branch Book Sale
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

Special Programs
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Small Business Workshop: Demystifying the Hiring Process
Small business owners will be shown better ways to evaluate potential personnel. Presented be Aggie Dellandre of HR Accessible.
HCPL – Kingwood Branch
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-360-6804