Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Local Library Programs for March 2014

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
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 10:00 AM - 11 AM
L.I.F.E.: Indian Food
From brinjal curry to limon rice, let reference assistant Usha Dontharaju entice your taste buds with the unique flavor of India
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214
Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Evening Book Club
Join us for an evening discussion on our March selection, Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Blunt. Ages 18 and up. Courtesy of the South Montgomery County Friends of the Library, copies of the next month's selection will be raffled off to a few lucky attendees!
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728
Book Clubs
Thursday, March 20, 2014, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Inspirational Book club
Book Discussion with author and Speaker Anita Higman. Author of over 30 Christian Books.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665
Book Clubs
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
They will meet on Thursday, March 27 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Friends of the Library room, to discuss Suspect by Robert Crais.
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, March 20, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Microsoft Excel Basics
This course explains the components of a spreadsheet and how to store data in it. Students will also learn to perform basic mathematical tasks; and create tables, charts, and graphs in a spreadsheet. In addition, students will learn about the various options available for printing a spreadsheet.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Computer Classes
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Word: 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

Computer Classes
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kindle Fire Workshop
Come and learn how you can use your Kindle Reader to check out books and more form the library.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665
Computer Classes
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Access: The Basics III
This class is designed for the person who has completed Access 2013 II and wants to learn more about creating databases using Microsoft Access 2013. Topics will include:use form and datasheet views - create and print reports - transfer data to other programs.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Computer Classes
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Access: The Basics IV
This class is designed for the person who has completed Access 2013 III and wants to learn more about creating databases using Microsoft Access 2013. Advanced topics will be explored.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Microsoft Word Basics
This course explains the basic tasks that you can perform by using a word processor. Students will learn to work with text, tables, and pictures. Students will also learn how to use language tools.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Microsoft PowerPoint Part 3
This class is for the advanced Microsoft® PowerPoint user.  It will cover multiple advanced topics such as creating sections with a presentation, creating a design template, taking notes on your slides during presentations, inserting movies, sounds and narratives and saving your presentation in a compressed file for CDs or smaller flash drives.  Advanced keyboarding, computer knowledge and Microsoft® PowerPoint is needed for this class.
MCMLS - R. B. Tullis
21569 US Hwy. 59
New Caney TX 77357
(936)-442-7705
Computer Classes
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 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
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 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-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Computer Classes
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Microsoft Excel Basics
This course explains the components of a spreadsheet and how to store data in it. Students will also learn to perform basic mathematical tasks; and create tables, charts, and graphs in a spreadsheet. In addition, students will learn about the various options available for printing a spreadsheet.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Computer Classes
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Microsoft Word
Learn all of the ins and outs of the premier word processing software.  From the basics of creating a document, to intricate formatting, this class will show you all of the cool features this software has to offer.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740
Computer Classes
Saturday, March 29, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT - A
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, March 29, 2014, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT - A
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

Special Programs
Special Programs
Thursday, March 20, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
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. Assistance is available 9am – 1 pm during specific Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting February 4th and continuing through April 15th in the first floor meeting room.  See dates below:
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Special Programs
Thursday, March 20, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Job 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
Friday, March 21, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
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. Assistance is available 9am – 1 pm during specific Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting February 4th and continuing through April 15th in the first floor meeting room.  See dates below:
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Special Programs
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Yoga & Meditation for Health & Peace
Conducted by Gayathri and Murali
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214
Special Programs
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide
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, March 22, 2014, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide
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, March 24, 2014, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance provided by VITA Tax Volunteers. Due to limited resources, returns are considered for disabled, elderly and low-to-moderate incomes (under $51,000).NO BUSINESS RETURNS. First come, first served.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740
Special Programs
Monday, March 24, 2014, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Job Lab
Use library computers in the Job Lab to complete online job applications.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Special Programs
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
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. Assistance is available 9am – 1 pm during specific Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting February 4th and continuing through April 15th in the first floor meeting room.  See dates below:
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Special Programs
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Job 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
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful
Women's History Month activity.
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390
Special Programs
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grammar Crammer
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers.SLRC Writing Lab.
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390
Special Programs
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Job Lab
Use library computers in the Job Lab to complete online job applications.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Special Programs
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Job Search Seminars
LSC-Tomball Community Library is partnering with Workforce Solutions to offer two free workshops for job seekers again. This session's subject: Interviewing. Room L207.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Special Programs
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grammar Crammer
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers.SLRC Writing Lab.
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390
Special Programs
Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Job Search Seminars
LSC-Tomball Community Library is partnering with Workforce Solutions to offer two free workshops for job seekers again. This session's subject: Resume Lab.  Room L207.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200
Special Programs
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
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. Assistance is available 9am – 1 pm during specific Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting February 4th and continuing through April 15th in the first floor meeting room.  See dates below:
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Special Programs
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Job 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
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Social Networking
Learn how you can connect with people and advertise your business using social networking sites such as Facebook and other networking sites.
HPL - Shepard Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery
Houston, Texas 77088
832-393-1700
Special Programs
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance provided by VITA Tax Volunteers. Due to limited resources, returns are considered for disabled, elderly and low-to-moderate incomes (under $51,000).NO BUSINESS RETURNS. First come, first served.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740
Special Programs
Friday, March 28, 2014, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance
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. Assistance is available 9am – 1 pm during specific Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting February 4th and continuing through April 15th in the first floor meeting room.  See dates below:
MCMLS - South Regional Branch
2101 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1152
(281) 298-9110
Special Programs
Saturday, March 29, 2014, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Yoga & Meditation for Health & Peace
Conducted by Gayathri and Murali
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214
Special Programs
Saturday, March 29, 2014, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide
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, March 29, 2014, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide
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, March 31, 2014, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance provided by VITA Tax Volunteers. Due to limited resources, returns are considered for disabled, elderly and low-to-moderate incomes (under $51,000).NO BUSINESS RETURNS. First come, first served.
MCMLS - Meador Branch
709 West Montgomery
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 442-7740
Special Programs
Monday, March 31, 2014, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Job Lab
Use library computers in the Job Lab to complete online job applications.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030
Special Programs
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Galaxy 21
Museum of Fine Arts Exhibit: Impressionist Paintings
Highlights of art treasures at MFAH
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390
Special Programs
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grammar Crammer
Figurative Language, Cliches, and Mixed Metaphors.SLRC Writing Lab.
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390
Special Programs
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grammar Crammer
Figurative Language, Cliches, and Mixed Metaphors.SLRC Writing Lab.
LSC-University Park Library
Building 12, Room 800
20515 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.401.5390