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Adult Programs in May @ your library

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:27pm

The Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library invites you to join us for our Adult Programs this May*. We look forward to TGIF Programs, various book clubs (mystery, great books, two science fiction/fantasy clubs, and YA Book Club for Adults, Freeman Needlecrafters, Girl Scout Express, Adult Crafts to Go, Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW), and SCORE Counseling. As May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we will also be hosting a Passport to India program. Also, check out our SCORE Social Media Marketing and Top Star Marketing & Branding Presentations in May.

We will be closed on Monday, May 27^th in honor of Memorial Day.

Stratford Presents Poetry Slam Night

Submitted by Mandy Carrico on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 3:27pm

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New Book Club for Senior Citizens

Submitted by Mandy Carrico on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 1:10pm

There's a new book club for seniors at the San Jacinto Community Center in Highlands, TX. This month they are reading The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. The story is about Clare and Henry. Passionately in love, they vow to hold onto each other and their marriage as they struggle with the effects of Chrono-Displacement Disorder, a condition that casts Henry involuntarily into the world of time travel. Following the discussion, we will screen the movie adaptation starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! BECOME A LITERACY TUTOR

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 4:57pm

You can help another adult learn to read! Register for the Literacy Tutor training sessions to be held at the North Channel Library on Friday, February 22nd from 1-4:30 pm. Literacy Coordinator, Steve Zach, will present unique information to help you become an effective Literacy Tutor. Once you are trained as a Literacy Tutor, you will have the opportunity to meet your new student for one-on-one sessions at the Library. You and the student will decide on the schedule that best meets both of your needs. The North Channel Library has two Study Rooms that you can schedule for sessions with your student. Please be sure to come in or call soon to reserve your place in this interesting class. Ph. 281-457-1631

A New Book Club For the Evenings

Submitted by Mandy Carrico on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 10:37am

There's a new book club at Stratford for people who love to talk about their favorite books and discover new works but can't make it to the club sessions on Wednesday mornings. Book Club: Evening Edition meets the second Monday of every month at 6 pm. February's book is Adriana Trigiani's The Shoemaker's Wife. Set in the years preceding and during World War 1, two star-crossed lovers--Enzo and Ciro--meet and separate until finally, the power of thei

A Heap o' Holiday Cheer: Programs for All Ages @ Your Library

Submitted by David Cherry on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 4:27pm

Original illustrations from Dicken's A Christmas Carol Chances are good that at some point between now and the ceremonial breaking of the first New Year's resolution, each and every one of us will temporarily give in to the bah-humbuggery that is as much a part of the season as the mistletoe, the eggnog and the annual Black Friday Feast of Immaculate Consumption. It’s natural and nothing to be ashamed of. A Christmas Carol remains so popular not because we are a nation of Tiny Tims, but because we all have at least a little Scrooge in us and we want to be reminded of the fact before the ghosts start waking us up at all hours to go flitting around the space-time continuum.

Luckily for all of us, Harris County Public Library offers a little oasis—actually twenty-seven little oases—from the hurly-burly that is the holidays, a place where you can find a nice quiet corner and comfortable chair in which to unwind and let some of the frenetic festivities go on without you, a place where you can browse the aisles and not hear the ex Original illustration from Dickens' A Christmas Carol hausted whimpering of your credits cards in your wallet, a place to reconnect with the handmade spirit of the holidays, a place to join with others in song, and a place to sit with your child or grandchild in your lap and be dazzled again by a tale of the season.

Remember, all branches will be closed Saturday, December 22 – Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the holidays, so don’t forget to stock up on books, DVDs and music for those cozy evenings.

Below are some of the holiday programs still in store at HCPL.

Santa Claus is Coming to the Library!

Submitted by Bonnie Langan on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 5:42pm

Santa Claus is Coming to the Baldwin Boettcher Branch!

Santa Claus will be making an appearance at our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8th, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Make sure to bring your camera and get a picture with Santa!

Our holiday celebration will also include an adult craft, delicious holiday treats, and festive holiday music played live. Come revel in the holiday season with us! The festivities will occur between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Flickr CC :A&P, COFFEE, SANTA CLAUS :George Eastman House

Need Kneading?

Submitted by Veronica G. on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 9:40am

Massage Therapy Are the fast approaching holidays adding stress to your life? Are you stressed in general? Fear not; Kingwood Library has just the program for you!

On Tuesday, November 13th at 10:30 AM, local massage therapist Nina Ward will talk about the benefits of massage therapy and how you can incorporate basic techniques as stress relievers. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. It will be held in the Meeting Room located on the 1st Floor. For more details, call 281-360-6804 or stop by the library. See you there!

Upcoming Events

Submitted by Elizabeth R on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 1:54pm

The Kingwood Library is offering a variety of programs for adults this fall. All programs are free and open to the public but please note that computer classes require registration. You may contact the library for more information or go to our website at ww.hcpl.net. See below for our October fare!

Saturday, 10/13 Federal Taxes For Small Businesses 10:30 a.m.

Genealogy: Ellis Island & Castle Garden 1:30 p.m.

Monday, 10/15 PC Lab: Excel: Functions 6:30 p.m.

Where Are You Going?

Submitted by Mandy Carrico on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 3:17pm

To the Stratford Library for a free Google Maps computer class! This one hour class will be held Thursday, Sept 13^that 11:30 am. Learn how to map directions from one location to another, find business addresses and phone numbers, and discover all the neat tips this site has to offer. To sign up for the class or for more information, please call (281) 426-3521 or stop by the Stratford Library information desk. For a complete listing of programs at Stratford Library, click here.