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Senior Movie Morning

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 1:28pm

Classic Movies for Seniors the First Thursday of each Month at 10:00 A.M.

Come and join us on Thursday, April 7 for a dramatic comedy from 1944 starring Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken.  “A small-town girl goes overboard with patriotic zeal and marries a soldier she's only met once. He disappears after one night, then she thinks she's pregnant... but she just can't remember her husband's name.”

In the Earl Elliott Room, bring a friend.

Seniors Computer Help Sessions

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 3:13pm

Attention Seniors: Improve your computer skills with our volunteer tutor at the library

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 10:00-12:00 , Patsy, a volunteer, will be in the computer lab to help you with your computer questions or problems. She will help you search the Internet, create an e-mail account, create a word document, or any number of other skills you'd like to improve on the computer.

No registration is required. Just drop in and start learning. The next two dates when Patsy will be in the lab are: Tuesday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 19. See you there. Call 281-376-4610 if you have questions.

ESL Tutor Training March 26 at the Library

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 4:23pm

 

ESL Tutor Training

March 26, 2011

African-American Read-In

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 1:44pm

  African-American Read-In

Saturday, February 26, 2011

 Over a million readers across the U.S. are expected to participate in the 22nd Annual African American Read-In. The Barbara Bush Library and The E.B.O.N.Y. organization will join forces as official sponsors of this event locally. The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities.

Check Out some African American Authors

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 4:20pm

Read a book by an Black author this month. Explore various cultures and points of view. Here are some titles to get  you started:

A Mercy by Toni Morrison

 

 

They Tell Me of a Home by Daniel Black

 

 

AARP Tax Assistance at Barbara Bush Branch Library

Submitted by Val S. on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 3:26pm

AARP Tax Assistance starts next week, on Tuesday, February 1 at the library from 12:00-4:00 P.M. It will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays.

The hours are:

Monday 1:00 - 8:00 PM

Tuesday 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 PM

This program is not restricted to senior citizens. Income tax return preparation assistance is on a first come-first served basis. No phone calls will be accepted by the AARP volunteers.

Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminar

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 5:30pm

 

 

The Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars are returning to the library in January.  Job hunting skills are essential in this economy. Come and gain the skills needed to compete in this job market.

Cover Letters - January 6 from 1:30-3:30. Learn how to prepare an effective cover letter that will highlight your skills.

Resumes - January 20 from 1:30-3:30.  Learn how to focus on your skills and avoid common mistakes.

Happy Holidays from the Adult Services staff of the Library!

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 3:06pm

Use the Digital Catalog While we are Closed!

Check out the Digital Catalog while we are closed. This is where you can download e-audio titles to your MP3 or iPod or download e-books  to your Nook or Sony Reader or other compatible devices. Unfortunately the Kindle from Amazon.com is not compatible with the library's digital books. A good place to start is "Getting Started Guide."

Happy Holidays from the Adult Services Staff of the Library!

Health Research Demo

Submitted by Val S. on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 3:51pm

Health Research Database Demo

Friday, November 19 @ 11:00 AM

Want to find out if it’s snake oil or really the latest wonder drug? Or if a drug has significant safety warnings? Need to research a particular medical condition? Looking for a list of side effects for that new prescription or which herbal medicine to use for what?


Come see how to use the Consumer Health Complete and Health Reference Center databases and Internet sites such as MedlinePlus at our monthly Database Demos presentation to be held Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM, in our second floor Computer Lab.

Native American Reads

Submitted by Val S. on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:21pm

November is Native American Heritage Month. Try some of these fiction titles from our catalog:

Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich 

 

 

 

 

Runner by Thomas Perry (2009

 

 

 

 

People of the Whale: a novel by Linda Hogan (2008)   

 

 

 

 

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