Arrest warrants were served on a number of our customers Saturday March 3rd at our Texas Heritage Day Program.  Family members and friends paid the sheriff to arrest their loved and not-so-loved ones for charges ranging from “Burpin’ Dr Pepper” to “Parkin’ Healthy Horse in Library Handicapped Parking.”  The cook who was demonstrating outdoor Texas cooking was arrested for “Buyin’ Salsa from New York City!”  The librarian was even arrested, but I have it on good authority that she was framed – no way would she ever use beef jerky as a bookmark!

  Learn to download  ebooks , eAudios and eVideos from the library in our free workshop this Saturday, January 21^st at 10am. This workshop will cover the basics of borrowing and downloading for iPads, Kindles, Nooks and more.  Hands on session allows you to check out the advantages of each.

You can register online or by calling us at 281-492-8592

Planning to take advantage of the great after -Thanksgiving sales?  Free eBooks , eAudios and eVideos are available from the library to go with all these devices.  Yes, I did say “free. ”   Like any other library item, you can borrow these from the library.  They return themselves at the end of your loan period and you NEVER get an overdue fine.

If you are considering purchasing one of these devices (or a similar, less expensive brand) make sure you check out our digital catalog.  To make sure that bargain is a real library bargain check out our list of  compatible & incompatible  devices to be sure your reader or player will work with the library collection.

This month’s Family Art program features decoupage art boxes.  You and your family can learn to make these unique boxes for free and for fun!   Every family will leave with at least one decorated box.  The Friends of Maud Marks Library are providing all supplies.  All  you need to do is join us on Friday, September 30th at 1:15 in the meeting room .   Since KISD schools have early release that afternoon this is an ideal activity for family or friends!

If you liked this year’s Gulf Coast Reads selection (One Amazing Thing) you should consider reading the runner up book, Zeitoun by Dave Eggers .  This New York Times bestselling title is also a 2010 American Book Award winner and the choice for this month's Evening Book Club discussion.

Free Microsoft Excel classes will be taught 7pm Tuesday September 6^th and 13^th at the Maud Marks Branch Library.  Whether you are new to Excel or just need a refresher this class is for you.  You can register for either class online or by calling the library 281-492-8592.  Registration is limited

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Photos of the fun from our 1^st ever wii Bowling Tournament are up on our website.  Almost forty folks – ages 4 to age “none of your business” participated.  We all had a lot of fun.  As a matter of fact we had so much fun that we’re doing this again in August (before school starts up)!

Here are the results of this tournament:

1^st Place: Team Ready to Read

2^nd Place: Harry Potter

3rd Place: Team Red Rock Timberlines

Two teams placed for Highest Single Game Score

1^st place : Team Ready to Read (high game 198)

2^nd place: Team Harry Potter (high game 191)

Don't miss out on our Asian Pacific Heritage Festival!   The Friends of Maud Marks Library are sponsoring this all day program on Saturday, May 7th.  The event  highlights the peoples and contributions of many different countries and cultures including Vietnam, China, Japan, India Guam, Turkey and many many more! 

This is a great opportunity to learn crafts from India, Guam and Japan, observe a Vietnamese Lion dance, Tae Kwon Do and a live performance of Vietnamese music. ...and then there's the food!

For the complete schedule click here.

How good are you at keeping all your passwords and usernames straight?  If you’re like me you have to email for help all the time, give the website your mother’s maiden name, your first boyfriend, first car, city where you met your spouse, the name of your favorite snack, your favorite sibling’s first name and your favorite pet’s name before you can get access to your password, login and finally your account.