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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 11:35am
Welcome the newest members of the library.

STEMtastic Literacy

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 6:54pm

STEMtastic LiteracySTEMtastic Literacy
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
6:30pm-7:30pm, Kids' Corner

• Children ages 3-7 are welcome. Parents must accompany their children.
• Tickets will be distributed starting one hour in advance of the session.

 

With the partnership of the Children’s Library at Lone Star College-CyFair,
pre-service teachers in EDUC 1301 will read and lead engaging literacy
activities that will incorporate science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) concepts.

A Place for All People

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 11:00am

a place for all peopleCelebrate Black History Month with a debut exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES).

The exhibit will be on display in the library until the end of February. Learn more about the exhibit from the Smithsonian.

"A Place for All People is a historic poster exhibit celebrating the opening of the newest Smithsonian museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture. A Place for All People is generously supported by the Smithsonian Institution's Office of the Provost. 

Teen Tech Tuesdays

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 12:25pm

paper circuitJoin us for Teen Tech Tuesdays, on the first Tuesday of each month in the Teen Room.

• Tuesdays: 5:00pm
• Ages: 12-17
• Limited: 25 teens
• Registration: 4:30pm, pickup up ticket for program

Tonight
February 7: Paper Circuits

Coming Soon
March 7: Squishy Circuits
April 4: Makey Makeys

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 4:57pm

mad hatter's tea partyJoin us for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party!
A Readers Theater style rendition presented by your very own Lone Star College-CyFair Library staff.

Tuesday, January 24, 6:30pm
Kid's Corner
All ages, limited to 35 participants

Back to School!

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 5:28pm

back to schoolThe 2017 Spring semester begins today at Lone Star College. The library will be teeming with new and returning students. Make sure to allow for extra time to find parking when visiting the library over the next few weeks.

Microsoft Office Training and Tutorials

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 12:21pm

microsoft office logoIf you need to brush up on your Microsoft Office skills, try these free training tips and tutorials from Microsoft and GCFLearnFree. Learn at your own pace and skip to the skills you need now.

Early Voting: October 20-31, 2014

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 12:31pm

voting imageEarly voting for the November 4, 2014 General and Special Elections is open from October 20-31, 2014.

Where can you early vote?
"Any qualified voter may vote in person at the main early voting polling place or at any other designated early voting branch location during designated times." -- Harris Votes

TED Talks

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 4:58pm

ted logoStarted with a focus on technology, entertainment and design (TED), TED Talks (or presentations) now encompass a variety of subjects and topics by innovative, forward-thinking speakers who share their ideas with the world.

View more than 1500 talks that can spark ideas and start a dialog at work, school or home.

No Excuse List

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Mon, 01/21/2013 - 10:33pm

no excuse listStart the new year by learning something new with the NoExcuseList free resource directory. Take a free online class from Yale or Stanford (no credit), learn how cook from the Reluctant Gourmet, build a bookshelf and more with Instructables, or write computer code courtesy of Codeacademy. Visit the NoExcuseList and discover more than 50 free online resources.

 Remember, it's all FREE. So, no excuses, it's time to get started.

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