Parker Williams Branch Library

Location:
10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite #510
Houston, TX 77089
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Phone: 281-484-2036
Branch Librarian: Mary Murray
 

AARP Tax-Aide

Submitted by Mary Murray on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 12:48pm

Beginning Monday, February 2, volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will assist you with your tax questions and filing your tax return.  Please bring social security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents, copy of last year's income tax return, W-2 forms from each employer, unemployment compensation statements, and other necessary forms to help the volunteer complete your return.  This service will be available on Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., from Feb. 2-April 13, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

African American History Month Activities

Submitted by Mary Murray on Sat, 01/31/2015 - 2:22pm

The following activities are planned for African American History Month:

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2:00 p.m.  Movie "Akeelah and the Bee"

Monday, Feb. 9, 4:00 p.m.  Scavenger Hunt.  Learn about the legacy of famous African Americans with this fun scavenger hunt.

Thursday, Feb. 26,  11:00 a.m.  Book Discussion on "The Good Lord Bird" by James McBride.

MOOC!

Submitted by Steve Zach on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 4:21pm

Want to challenge yourself by learning a programming language? Interested in a course on jazz or classical music? Are you a history buff and interested in learning more about the civil war from a top university? These and many more university level classes are available to anyone to take at websites such as www.edX.org and www.coursera.org.

Unplanned Movie Time

Submitted by Mary Murray on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 12:35pm

Due to requests to show another movie this month, we will be showing "Dial M for Murder" on Friday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Join us for little suspense, a little popcorn, and a lot of fun!

Harris County Public Library Seeks Citizenship Tutors

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 2:32pm

Would you consider helping someone become a U.S. Citizen?  A little of your time can make a huge difference.

Harris County Public Library will begin offering free citizenship classes this month.  We are in need of volunteers to help teach the classes in this program, to be held in various library locations.  Volunteers are required to attend a 3-hour HCPL Citizenship Tutor Training.  Training topics will include eligibility requirements, the citizenship process, the Naturalization test and Civics.

The initial training opportunity will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Parker Williams Branch Library, located at 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Suite 510, Houston, TX 77089.  For more information, or to register, call Alisha Hall at 713-749-9000 or email alisha_hall@hcpl.net.

 

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