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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

Who’s Number One

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 6:29pm

Could it be you or is it John Grisham? “Number One” seems to be the magic number for all great happenings. Did you realize this goes on, even in the wonderful world of books? According to New York Times, the number one best seller in Print and E-book is “The Racketeer” by author John Grisham. If you haven’t read it you can get it through our catalog. If it is not available now you can place it on hold and have it sent here. When it is ready you will be notified to come and pick it up here or at any of our other libraries you may have chosen. Good Reading!

Many Adult Activities at the Library

Submitted by Naomi H. on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 3:46pm

Wow! I was just looking at the calendar and we sure have a lot going on at Maud Marks over the next week!

Do you want to help out in the community? On Saturday we have an English as a Second Language tutor training session starting at 9 AM. In just 4 hours, we'll prepare you to teach adults from various countries English. You don't even have to speak another language to help out; in fact, we prefer that you don't! All we ask of you is a commitment of 1 1/2 hours per week through May. Just think how rewarding it will be to help someone acclimate to life here in the Katy area!

Volunteers Needed @ Aldine

Submitted by Mark H. on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 4:25pm

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Attention teens! Do you need service hours for school? Are you looking for a good opportunity to gain work experience?

Adults, do you wish to help out at the library?

Then consider becoming a library volunteer!

REQUIREMENTS:
Ages 15 & UP (with parent/guardian approval)
Reliable, Responsible, & Punctual
Ability to follow directions and work independently

If you are interested, fill out a volunteer application turn it in to front desk.
SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!!!

Take the Maud Marks Adult Summer Reading Genre Challege!

Submitted by Naomi H. on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:16pm

Yes, that's right, the summer reading program is no longer just for kids. At the Maud Marks Library, we have all kinds of prizes for adults to win!

Here's how it works:

1. Register online for the adult summer reading program.

2. Stop by the Maud Marks Library to pick up a "Get a Clue" LBI (Library Books Investigations) card.

3. Read (or listen to) one book in five of the eight eligible categories (romance, western, mystery, fantasy, horror, science-fiction, fiction, and non-fiction).

4. Give your completed LBI card to a librarian to enter in the drawing for one of our movie posters and our grand-prize crimefighting toolkit.

5. Receive a certificate for a free book at our Friends of the Maud Marks Library book sale.

Vampire or Werewolf Fans???

Submitted by Alma C on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 1:26pm

Jackson Rathbone Read Poster If you haven't read or watched Stephenie Meyer's Vampire/Werewolf Saga, I don't know where you have been. Team Edward or Team Jacob? Vampires or Werewolves? It has been such a controversial topic! You have just enough time to get with it. Put them on hold or pick them up at your library. Read the books or watch the movies before the fourth installment of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 shows in theaters November 18.

1. Twilight 2. New Moon 3. Eclipse 4. Breaking Dawn

Mystsery Book Club

Submitted by Bonnie Langan on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:08pm

Come one, come all. The Mystery Book Club is back!! We had a great first meeting since our hiatus. We talked about one of our favorite authors who passed away this year. There will be no more "The Cat Who..." books by Lillian Jackson Braun. Her books will be missed. They were a fun read. However, we moved on and decided that this next month we would concentrate on "unusual occupations". One of the group said there are books out there about a pet sitter. One pet is even an iguana. So see if you are able to produce a book with a more unusual occupation than that.

We will discuss the occupations, and eat a light snack. Come join in the fun and lively discussion. See you on October 19th at 2 pm.

Movie Day This Friday @ Your Library

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 3:12pm

Adults of all ages are invited to come to the _under50^over Movie Day this Friday. The title is to be announced and the movie will start at 10:15 am. Movie Day will take place in the Marge Jacobson Community Room on the first floor of the library.

Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.

Please contact the Reference Desk at (281) 488-1906 or visit us on the Second Floor for more information.

Computer Classes @ Your Library

Submitted by Naomi H. on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:47am

There is just so much going on at the Maud Marks Library right now. Did you know that we can teach you how to search the Internet for information? Just sign up for our Basic Internet class on Saturday August 20 at 10 AM. More interested in finding those illusive ancestors? We have a Genealogy Online class coming up on Tuesday, August 23 @ 1 PM.

If computer classes aren't your thing, we are still in the midst of our latest Job Search Seminar from 10 AM to noon. On Monday, August 22 we will be discussing networking and Monday, August 29 we will be practicing interviewing skills.

So Mysterious!

Submitted by Naomi H. on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 9:23am

Did you know that the Maud Marks Library has added a NEW book club for the summer. Our mystery book club will be meeting on Monday, July 18 at 2 PM. We will be discussing Grave Goods the third in the Mistress in the Art of Death series by Ariana Franklin. Everyone is invited to join us for a discussion of this facinating and fun book. There are extra copies behind the customer service desk. And don't worry, you have plenty of time to read the book. It's a really fast read! Then, don't forget to join us again on August 8 as we discuss Dog On It by Spencer Quinn.