Adult Program | Harris County Public Library

Interested in Genealogy?

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 06/03/2013 - 2:18pm

The Northwest Branch Library is pleased to present Ms. Kimberly M. Gay, MLS. Ms. Gay is a reference and Instruction Librarian at the John B. Coleman Library at Prairie View A&M University.
If you have been conducting your family history research for many years or you are just considering starting the genealogy journey, this session is for you!
The first 50 people to sign-up before June 26, 2012 will receive a genealogy research kit.
The event will be June 29, 2013 from 10AM -12:30 PM.
For further information contact Gwendolyn @281-890-2665.

Book Talk Bits

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:40am

Hooray! What a summer we are planning for Adults. Those with I pad, Kindle, Nooks, or other e-reader device or I phone. We are calling on you to be in the spot light sharing your book with other readers in the book talk. All you will need to do is tell a snippet about the book you have read on your device. Do not tell all just enough to get us interested in the book. Each person attending will share their own book. We will do this on the Second Monday in June, July, and August at 2:00 PM. Don’t be shy it’s all about sharing your love for books. We will call ourselves “The Techie Book Invaders.” Interested persons contact Gwendolyn here at the Northwest Branch Library.

Dates: June 10, 2013, July 8, 2013, August 12, 2013 @2:00 PM

Mystery Loves To Eat

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 2:47pm

Culinary mystery is still a high pick among Adult Readers. Northwest Branch wants to share in your love for this mystery genre. In the month of June, July, and August, we will have a book discussion on these books. The Fourth Monday of each month at 2:00 PM. We will read the following books:

Peach Cobbler Murder June 24, 2013

Apple Turnover Murder July 22, 2013

Key Lime Pie Murder August 26, 2013

Contact Gwendolyn to get your book for June.

Our Library's Best Friends

Submitted by Amy C. on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 4:54pm

Have you enjoyed a program or the services at the library? Thank the Friends of the Library! Or better yet, join the Friends of the Library! So much of what we are able to do here is because of the effort of the Friends of the Bear Creek Library. Do you use our library, but you’re not sure what programs the Friends benefit? Click the video to see a small sample of the things we are able to do, thanks to our Friends!

1st Adult Summer Reading Program Winner @ North Channel

Submitted by Christina Thompson on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 3:35pm

125Congratulations to Kimberly Donnelly, our first North Channel Library Adult Summer Readi ng Program winner of 2013! Kimberly signed up for our Adult Summer Reading Program and was the lucky winner of a $25 Amazon gift card, courtesy of the Friends of the North Channel Library. Kimberly has been coming to North Channel Library since 1999 and is an avid reader. She loves James Patterson and her new gift card may go towards more James Patterson!

Upcoming Programs for Adults @ the Library!

Submitted by Elizabeth R on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 1:22pm

With our new expanded hours, the library is able to offer a variety of programs for adults this summer! Check out our line-up for the upcoming weeks! For more information, contact the library @ 281-360-6804 or stop by the information desk on the 2nd floor.

Summer Reading-It’s Not Just for Kids

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 11:28am

HCPL’s Summer Reading Program is not just for children. Adults can join in, too. Just register online, read 5 books or 600 minutes between June 3 and August 10, log your titles or minutes online, and you’re automatically entered in drawings for ereaders and Amazon.com gift cards. Give the Amazing Read challenges a try for additional fun!

Basic Computer Security Class this Saturday!

Submitted by Veronica G. on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 2:36pm

Overwhelmed with computer terminology and don't know the difference between phishing and spamming? Want to beef up your knowledge about computer security? Look no further than your local library! This Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 AM, learn how to detect online threats and how to avoid them. Basic understanding of computers is recommended. Registration is recommended as space is limited, however, walk-ins are welcome.

To register for this class and see other upcoming programs, visit our Events Calendar. Don't forget to sign up for monthly newsletter, Out on a Limb, to keep up with all things Kingwood Branch Library!

Baldwin Boettcher Evening Book Club

Submitted by Elise S. on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:40am

Please join us on Monday, July 8, 6:30 pm, for a discussion of John Le Carre's novel of suspense, The Constant Gardener. Copies of the book are available at Baldwin Boettcher. Summary: The novel opens in northern Kenya with the gruesome murder of Tessa Quayle--young, beautiful, and dearly beloved to husband Justin. When Justin sets out on a personal odyssey to uncover the mystery of her death, he finds evidence that could make him not only a suspect but a target as well.

Gaming Time in the Teen Game Room for All Ages

Submitted by Leanne Posey on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:11am

remote Staring next week, June 19th, Kingwood Branch Library is opening the Teen Game Room for several special hours for Adult Gaming, Open Game Time, and Family Gaming. Players can use the library's games for the Nintendo Wii or PS3, or they can bring their own games (subject to librarian approval). Times are listed below. For more information, please contact Leanne, YA Librarian, 281-360-6804 for more information.