Maud Smith Marks

Friends of the Maud Marks Library Scholarship Winner!

Submitted by Sarah N. on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 3:42pm

Congratulations to Jennifer Gaw for winning the Friends of the Maud Marks Library Volunteer Scholarship!  The Friends and staff of Maud Marks are very proud of your accomplishment! 

Surfing Lessons

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 2:41pm

Surfing Lessons
…well, sort of.  Learn to surf the web with ease this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the computer lab.  This is a beginner level Internet class.   Register online or call the branch at 281-492-8592.                              Image © JupiterImages
 

Remembering Our Troops

Submitted by Sarah N. on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:38am

All Harris County Library branches are closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day but if you’re looking for something to read remember that the eBranch is open 24/7!  Why not try some of these eBooks and eAudio books about our troops past and present:

Booksale Time

Submitted by Judy L on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:59am

The Friends of Maud Marks Library are once again having their used booksale this weekend. The member's only preview is Friday, May 17 from 4:30 pm -6pm. Not a member? No problem, you can join at the door. All others can come Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.  There are lots of good deals and its a great way to support the library.

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival Reminder

Submitted by Sarah N. on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:43pm

Hi everyone! I wanted to remind you not to miss our annual Asian Pacific Heritage Festival this Saturday, May 11 from 1-4pm at the Maud Marks Branch.  Make Mom a lei for Mother’s Day, sample a variety of Asian cuisine, enjoy an origami demonstration, and more!  This free event is fun for the whole family so come on over! 

Make a Mother's Day Bouquet - SWEET!

Submitted by Marsha D on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:10pm

     School aged children are invited to come and create a bouquet of cookies for Mother’s Day.  All supplies are provided on Wednesday, May 8, 2013,  at 4:30 pm. Join us in the meeting room for Afternoon Art.

Free Family Vacation

Submitted by Karen T on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:49pm

lion danceI picture a tropical island or bustling oriental town. It  looks like there is some kind of event being planned.   Everyone is excited, anticipating the start of the festivities.  The children can't wait to make a Chinese yo-yo, origami doll or flower lei. Every mouth is watering at the smell of all the different foods being prepared for the event. People have gathered from many Asian countries and Pacific islands to share their culture through cooking and calligraphy demonstrations, crafts, and even a Vietnamese Lion Dance! There is lots of music, laughter, and fun. The whole family is having a great time.  Wait!

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Submitted by Naomi H. on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 1:34pm

Don't be bored this summer, volunteer at the library.  Teens entering the seventh grade or older are invited to join us at the library this summer.  Starting tomorrow, May 1, we will begin taking volunteer applications for summer volunteers.  You must be able to commit to working at least 4 out of the 5 weeks in a session.  You must also be able to attend one of the mandatory orientations for the session of your choice.

Session one runs from June 6 through July 10 with the orientations on May 31 at 4 PM or June 4 at 7 PM.  Session two runs from July 11 through August 14 with the orientation on July 8 at 10 AM.  Additional opportunities include patron count week and a mini-session that runs August 12 through August 24.  You need to have volunteered during one of the long sessions to volunteer during the previous sessions to volunteer during mini-session.

Applications will be accepted through May 18 so hurry in for yours.

It Has Arrived!!!

Submitted by Naomi H. on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 11:59am

Guess what!! The Maud Marks Library has started a newsletter.  We're calling it From Ranch to Branch.  Now, you can have all the news from your local library in the convenience of your inbox every month.  Find out when the next Friends booksale is.  Sign up for one of our computer classes.  Join our book clubs.  Get readalikes for your favorite book.  Do it all using our monthly newsletter.  Click here for an example of our monthly newsletter.  To subscribe to the newsletter, click here or talk to a librarian.

"Smart" App for "Smart" phone

Submitted by Marsha D on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:38pm

      Did you know that Harris County Public Library has a new App, free at iTunes and the Android Market? It allows you to do most of what you can do on our HCPL web site, like renew, place requests, access the events calendar, and pay your fines. It’s amazing. I was at home when my daughter texted me and asked me to check at the library for a book for her. I already had the phone in my hand so I went to the HCPL Mobile App and looked the book up in the catalog, placed a request on it for her, and then picked it up at the library in just two days. Now that’s service… and smart! Check out the new app... you'll be glad you did!

 

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