6/6: Ebru Art Demo @ 10 am

Submitted by Pam R on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 3:38pm

Are you an inspired artist? Do you want to learn how to create a design through paper marbling?  Join us along with the Islamic Art Society for a presentation and live Ebru Art demonstration with Artist, Nihal Sonmez on June 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. 

SAGE: Program events are free and no registration is required. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of Library Kingwood (FOLK). Please contact the Kingwood Branch Library at 281-360-6804 for further information. 

2017 Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

Submitted by Mark H. on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 5:19pm

Friends, it's time to celebrate! The 2017 Summer Reading Program is about to begin! This year's theme is "Build a Better World." We are starting things off with a grand SRP Summer Kickoff on Monday, June 5th at 6 PM! Readers of all ages, stop by the Kingwood Branch Library to sign up for a Summer Reading account and preview upcoming library programs. Then, head out to the lawn at 7:15 PM for a screening of The LEGO Movie! We’ll provide the popcorn, you bring a blanket or lawn chairs (and maybe some bug spray). This event is not to be missed! It will be held rain or shine! See you there!

(image courtesy of Mark Haywood)

Building a Better World

Submitted by Mark H. on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 10:58am

The 2017 Summer Reading Program is around the corner! " Kingwood Library is having a super SRP Summer Kick-Off on Monday, June 5th at 6 PM that will feature the screening of a movie outdoors.

The theme of this year's SRP is "Build a Better World." In order to build a better world must we not begin with ourselves? This article from bestcounselingschools.org features the 50 best self-help books of all-time. Included in the list are some classic self-help reads together with some newer titles. Check out the list and then check out our online catalog to request some titles in print, audio, or electronic formats.

Have fun this summer and happy reading!

(image courtesy of Mark Haywood)

 

Book Discussion

Submitted by Pam R on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 4:15pm

The Library invites you to a lively  BOOK DISCUSSION.  This month's book selection is Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich. A multigenerational saga set in the mountains of north Georgia, where the Burroughs family has been running shine, pot, and meth for decades. Rogue son Clayton Burroughs has become a local sheriff to keep what peace he can, until an ATF agent who's not quite what he seems throws a wrench into the works. 

Join us on June 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room for coffee & conversation!

The Kingwood Book Club meets every 3rd Monday of each month. Refreshments are provided by F.O.L.K. (Friends of the Library Kingwood).

Teen June Summer Programs!

Submitted by Lauren R on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 10:59am

Summer Break is almost here! Need some ideas for what to do? Then here is a preview of all the June programs for Teens!

June 5 – Summer Reading Kick-Off, 6:00 PM
June 6 – Tie Dye War, 2:00-3:15 PM*
June 7 – WobbleBot Robot, 4:00-5:30 PM**
June 12 – Super Smash Brothers Wii Tournament, 1:30-3:00PM**
June 13 – Family Chess Club, 1:00-3:00 PM
June 13 – Tween Game Day, 2:00-4:00**
June 15 – TinkerCAD & 3D Print Design, 6:30-8:00 PM
June 16 – Family Chess Club, 1:00-3:00 PM
June 19 – #MovieMonday, 1:30-4:00 PM
June 20 – Pokémon Pokéball, 2:00-3:30 PM
June 26 – Design Your Own Button Pin, 1:30-2:30 PM
June 27 – Tween Game Day, 2:00-4:00**
June 28 – Hamilton: a Library Party about an American Musical, 2:00-4:30

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