Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Local Library Programs for July 2015

Lone Star College Libraries (LSC)
Harris County Public Library (HCPL)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS)
Houston Public Library (HPL)

Map of library locations

Featured Program

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Thinking of climbing that family tree and doing some family history research? Need to consult the US Census for past years? Come see how to use HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com!
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610


Book Clubs

Book Clubs
Monday, July 6, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Masters of Suspense Book Club
At tonight's meeting we'll discuss Attica Locke's Black Water Rising, a legal thriller set in our own Houston, circa 1981. Copies are available at the library. If you love suspense, join us! No registration required.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Book Clubs
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. 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

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. 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
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sports Page Book Club
Join host Mick Stafford for sports talk and books. On the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in LRNC 117. Call 281.290.5276 for more information.and history.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club
The Closer by Mariano Rivera with Wayne Coffey
Philip Arminius Khoo-Hutton-half-British and half-Chinese, who has never been comfortable in either culture, finds his life in Malaysia further uprooted when the Japanese invade and he is again torn by his friendship with his Japanese aikido instructor.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Face of the Earth by Deborah Raney. 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 13, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Paranormal Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley. 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
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Evening Book Club
Book Club Movie night. Persons who love to read and discuss what they have read join in informal conversation. Everyone is welcome. Movie TBA.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Books Without Borders Book Club
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje [Italy]
Facilitator: Lindsey Bartlett, Reference Librarian
“The four people who take shelter in an abandoned villa in Italy during the final days of WW II are in retreat from a world gone mad; each of them is bent on protecting painful memories and pondering irreplaceable losses.” – Publishers Weekly review excerpt
Philip Arminius Khoo-Hutton-half-British and half-Chinese, who has never been comfortable in either culture, finds his life in Malaysia further uprooted when the Japanese invade and he is again torn by his friendship with his Japanese aikido instructor.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Book Clubs
Monday, July 20, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History Mystery Book Club
Adult discussion.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Book Clubs
Monday, July 20, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Great Books
Great Books discussion group. Meets every 3rd Monday (except January when they meet the 2nd Monday).
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mitchell Library - Evening Book Club
Loved it, hated it, we want to hear about it! Join us for an evening discussion on the current month's selection. The South Montgomery County Friends of the Library has graciously donated copies of the books being read. Names will be drawn and books will be distributed at Book Club.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday Afternoon Book Club
Adults who love to read, and talk about what they have read, gather to discuss selected works in informal conversation. Contact the library to find out the selection for the coming months. [This discussion is repeated Friday at 2:30pm.]
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mystery Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Runner by Patrick Lee. 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
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mitchell Library Nonfiction Book Club
July is known for its patriotic fervor.  Bring that spirit along and join us for a discussion of Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local--and Helped Save an American Town by Beth Macy.
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Book Clubs
Friday, July 24, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History Lovers' Book Club
At today's meeting we'll discuss The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. Copies are available at the library. If you love history, join us! No registration required.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Book Clubs
Friday, July 24, 2015, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday Afternoon Book Club
Adults who love to read, and talk about whey they have read, gather to discuss selected books in informal conversation. Call the library to find out the selections for the coming months.[This is a repeat of the Thursday afternoon discussion.]
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Book Clubs
Monday, July 27, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After Austen Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley. 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
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Read It & Eat It Book Club / The Invention of Wings
Join us for a lively discussion of "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd.
"The story follows Hetty 'Handful' Grimké, a Charleston slave, and Sarah, the daughter of the wealthy Grimké family. The novel begins on Sarah's eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership over Handful, who is to be her handmaid. The invention of wings follows the next thirty-five years of their lives."
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Book Clubs
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
I Love a Mystery Book Club
The club meets the last Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 12:00pm in LRNC 131. We discuss a different theme each month. So you say you like: mysteries? to hear about what others are reading? to have the friendship of a book club without committing to reading a book every month? Have we got the group for you!
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, July 6, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Microsoft WORD Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Monday, July 6, 2015, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Websites with Wordpress.com
Create your own website or blog with a free Wordpress template. Participants will also compare and contrast Wordpress.com and Wordpress.org, as well as learn about purchasing website domain names. This workshop is intended for intermediate computer users. You must have a valid email address for the workshop.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Monday, July 6, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
PowerPoint can help you make great presentations. This class can help you navigate the many features of PowerPoint and create a fun presentation of your own!
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 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
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
POWERPOINT Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - B
Sorting, searching, worksheet password protection, Printout readibility
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 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
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 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
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Websites with Wordpress.com
Create your own website or blog with a free Wordpress template. Participants will also compare and contrast Wordpress.com and Wordpress.org, as well as learn about purchasing website domain names.This workshop is intednded for intermediate computer users. You must have a valid email address for the workshop.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft Word 2013
This class is here to help you get started with Word 2013! This class will cover opening, saving, & closing documents, using the mouse and keyboard with Word, and the different tools available for creating professional-looking documents.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Friday, July 10, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - C
Using Charts, Pivot Tables, formatting, spreadsheet readability, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Monday, July 13, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Microsoft POWERPOINT Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Monday, July 13, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fifty Plus Computer Class
Enhance your computer skills and learn how to operate in today’s digital world.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Monday, July 13, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LinkedIn Professional Network
Join LinkedIn, a free, professional networking community. Participant will create an account, set up their profile, and learn how to utilize site features for job and career development. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a copy of their resume to help complete their profile.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Monday, July 13, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Word for Business: Resumes
Microsoft Word has many excellent tools for building your resume. Come and learn techniques for formatting your resume from scratch, and how to access resume templates.
charts, tables, and budgets.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Monday, July 13, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Digital Scrapbooking with PowerPoint
Bring your digital pictures (saved to a flash drive) and create a digital scrapbook with PowerPoint.  Some PowerPoint knowledge is helpful.
MCMLS - Central Branch
104 I-45 North
Conroe, TX 77301
936-442-7712

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fifty Plus Computer Class
Enhance your computer skills and learn how to operate in today’s digital world.
HPL - Moody Neighborhood Library
9525 Irvington
Houston, Texas 77076
832-393-1950

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - D
Budgets, absolute referencing, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Basic PowerPoint
Students will learn basic functions of this program to create presentations, including adding graphics and multimedia. Students will also learn to identify the various printing options for their presentations.
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - E
Creating a checkbook ledger; MACROS, Logical Functions ( If )
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Friday, July 17, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - F
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
Friday, July 17, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - F
Averaging numbers, Mortgage curtailment, financing a car, investing
VLookup, Sales Forecasting
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Friday, July 17, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Purchasing a Computer
Thinking about buying a computer, but aren’t sure where to start? This class can help you understand the different hardware features in PCs, as well as help you know how to put you computer together once you get it home.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Monday, July 20, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft PUBLISHER - A
Make Brochures, Word Art,3-COLUMN Brochure, grouping objects; etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Microsoft PUBLISHER - B
Make mailing labels, business cards; drawing tools etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Beginner
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Excel: Intermediate
Learn intermediate (and some 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, July 22, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
POWERPOINT Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - A
Editing, formatting cells, the add ( SUM function ) formula, relative referencing
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft WORD Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 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
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Windows 8 Demo
Bring your Windows 8 laptop and learn basic navigation and settings for the operating system.
Note: library computers do not have Windows 8, you must bring your own Windows 8 device.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Computer Classes
Monday, July 27, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Microsoft PUBLISHER Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Monday, July 27, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft Excel 2013
Excel can help you create tables and organize data. This class is going to help you understand the tools available in Excel to make lists, charts, tables, and budgets.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Microsoft WORD Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - C
Using Charts, Pivot Tables, formatting, spreadsheet readability, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 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 29, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Microsoft PUBLISHER Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - D
Budgets, absolute referencing, conditional formatting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - D
Word wrap around images, Drawing tools, Web Design
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 30, 2015, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
POWERPOINT Basics
Bring all of your questions for another hour of FREE Basic computer operation instruction!
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Computer Classes
Thursday, July 30, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - E
Greeting cards, columns, tabs, tables, recipe cards, footnoting, etc.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Friday, July 31, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft EXCEL - F
Averaging numbers, Mortgage curtailment, financing a car, investing
VLookup, Sales Forecasting
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Computer Classes
Friday, July 31, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Microsoft WORD - F
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
Friday, July 31, 2015, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Word for Writers
Have you thought about writing a book? Come learn about the many tools Word has to help you format and edit your writing!
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200


Special Programs

Special Programs
Monday, December 16, 1901, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Library: Pizza Dough Demonstration
Domino's Pizza will be showing us how to have fun with pizza dough and stressing the importance of reading.
All Ages / **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, December 16, 1901, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Mitchell Library: Pizza Dough Demonstration
Domino's Pizza will be showing us how to have fun with pizza dough and stressing the importance of reading.
All Ages / **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, December 16, 1901, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Mitchell Library: Pizza Dough Demonstration
Domino's Pizza will be showing us how to have fun with pizza dough and stressing the importance of reading.
All Ages / **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, December 16, 1901, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mitchell Library: Pizza Dough Demonstration
Domino's Pizza will be showing us how to have fun with pizza dough and stressing the importance of reading.
All Ages / **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Monday, December 16, 1901, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mitchell Library: Pizza Dough Demonstration
Domino's Pizza will be showing us how to have fun with pizza dough and stressing the importance of reading.
All Ages / **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
MCMLS - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX77382
936-442-7728

Special Programs
Thursday, July 2, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spanish with Oscar
Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful. No need to register, just drop in and give it a try.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Fun4Seniors Bus Trip
Brookwood, Brookshire. Cost is $20.00 per person and lunch is included.
Call Fun4Seniors at 281-893-3726 to reserve a place on the bus. Transportation is provided for individuals 50 years and better through Harris County Precinct 4's Senior Adult Program.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Adult Yoga
Come to learn and practice yoga techniques
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Penless Poets
This poetry and blogging workshop meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. New bloggers or those yet to set up a blog are welcome!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Bring your digital camera ( Optional ), Beginner class - Learn the basics of achieving the right exposure; also, key features to look for when purchasing one, camera maintenance
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LIFE Workshop - Who Put the Ham in Hamlet?
Meet William Shakespeare’s Prince Hamlet all over again through Patrick Gunnels’s contrarian lens. Gain insight into the play’s language and history.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mango Languages
Want to learn a new language at your own pace? Join us for a tour of our Mango Languages database. We'll show you how to use all its components so you can be on your way to fluently speaking Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swahili, Mandarin, Pirate (yes, even Pirate!), or any of the 60+ languages available to choose from. Class participants receive a free Mango Languages T-shirt while supplies last.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Yoga for Stress
Yoga for stress with Linda Popinski, a certified yoga instructor. Men and women welcome. Bring your own mat and a beach towel
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spanish with Oscar
Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful. No need to register, just drop in and give it a try.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Green Thumb Gardeneing Series
sented by Harris County Master Gardeners all lectures will be horticultural including vegetables, flowers, trees, gardening basics such as irrigation, insects & composting.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open Job Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tullis - Writers’ 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
Friday, July 10, 2015, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Book Match

 Must know your knowledge of books.
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Friday, July 10, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
French with Marie
Come and learn French. The class is at an Intermediate level.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga & Meditation
Free! No registration. Just show up.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Monday, July 13, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Job Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Adult Yoga
Come to learn and practice yoga techniques
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Penless Poets
This poetry and blogging workshop meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. New bloggers or those yet to set up a blog are welcome!
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Job Lab
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting
HPL - Scenic Woods Regional Library
10677 Homestead Rd
Houston, Texas 77016
832-393-2030

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LIFE Workshop - Board Game Culture and Cons
Super board game aficionado Monte Bingham takes us beyond Monopoly and Yahtzee to explore the concept of the board game. Stay until 12:00 p.m. if you want to play a few games after the program ends.and history.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Yoga for Stress
Yoga for stress with Linda Popinski, a certified yoga instructor. Men and women welcome. Bring your own mat and a beach towel
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spanish with Oscar
Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful. No need to register, just drop in and give it a try.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Friday, July 17, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
French with Marie
Come and learn French. The class is at an Intermediate level.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 18, 2015, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga & Meditation
Free! No registration. Just show up.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Monday, July 20, 2015, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ramp Up Your Flier
Have a small business you want to advertise or do you have information you need to post? Learn how to create eye-catching fliers to help promote your business or deliver your information in creative ways.
HCPL-Baldwin Boetcher Branch
22248 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble, TX 77338-1080
(281) 821-1320

Special Programs
Monday, July 20, 2015, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Journaling Group
Everyone is invited to this beginner's writing group. Participants write a few pages each time in response to suggested prompts, and share if they wish in an informal setting.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Crafty Adults
Please join us for an adult craft. We will be making Beach Candles. Sign-up is required. Please visit the program Sign-in Station at the library or call us.
HCPL - Octavia Fields Branch
1503 South Houston
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3377

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LIFE Workshop - Stay Healthy with a Doctor in the House
Some doctors just treat the symptoms. Dr. Steven Hotze of Hotze Health and Wellness shows how to look for what actually causes disease. Simple changes like diet and lifestyle can make a big difference in our well-being.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Library eBooks on your Digital Device
Come see what the library has to offer! We’ll help you learn to use your device and access library resources to borrow eBooks for free
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Yoga for Stress
Yoga for stress with Linda Popinski, a certified yoga instructor. Men and women welcome. Bring your own mat and a beach towel
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spanish with Oscar
Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful. No need to register, just drop in and give it a try.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Friday, July 24, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
French with Marie
Come and learn French. The class is at an Intermediate level.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Saturday, July 25, 2015, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga & Meditation
Free! No registration. Just show up.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Adult Yoga
Come to learn and practice yoga techniques
HCPL - Northwest Branch
11355 Regency Green Drive
Cypress, TX 77429
281-890-2665

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LIFE Workshop - Cool Off Deliciously
Huyen Doan shows how to beat the heat with tasty chicken salad and Vietnamese-style sandwiches.
LSC-Cyfair College Library (also a Harris County Public Library)
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
281.290.3214

Special Programs
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Microsoft Word 2013
This class is here to help you get started with Word 2013! This class will cover opening, saving, & closing documents, using the mouse and keyboard with Word, and the different tools available for creating professional-looking documents.
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Thursday, July 30, 2015, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Yoga for Stress
Yoga for stress with Linda Popinski, a certified yoga instructor. Men and women welcome. Bring your own mat and a beach towel
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610

Special Programs
Thursday, July 30, 2015, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game On! Game Night for Grown-Ups!
Are you in it to win it? Come join the Tomball Community Library and 8th Dimension Comics & Games for their first ever FREE Game Night! We’ll provide the refreshments and board games, all you have to bring is your sense of adventure and competitive nature! Winners take home bragging rights! 16+ welcome. Please call 832-559-4200 for more information
LSC-Tomball College Community Library
(a joint-use public/academic facility)
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200

Special Programs
Friday, July 31, 2015, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
French with Marie
Come and learn French. The class is at an Intermediate level.
HCPL-Barbara Bush Branch
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
281-376-4610