South Houston Branch Library

Branch Location & Contact

Location:
607 Avenue A
South Houston, TX 77587
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Phone: 832-927-5530
Branch Manager: Clara Lopez
Branch Email: sho@hcpl.net

 

Databases for School Research

Submitted by Selenia P. on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 5:24pm

If you are looking for resources for your research project, remember to take a look at the numerous databases we have available for free with your library card. These databases provide free research articles and information that you can use for your projects. You can also access these databases from any library computer.

Biography In Context: Resource of over 350,000 people from throughout history and around the world

Explora: Provides students with the most appropriate research tools for easily obtaining the information that they seek from EBSCO databases.

Learning Express Library - Practice Exams

Submitted by Selenia P. on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 6:00am

Learning Express Library provides free access to practice exams for examinations such as the ACT, SAT, AP exams, and the GED test. But did you know Learning Express Library also has occupation practice exams? You can use this database to practice for tests such as the Postal Worker Exam, the Cosmetology Exam, TExES exams, and much more.

You can find the Learning Express Library database by visiting our website, www.hcpl.net, clicking on Databases, and then selecting Education & Libraries. The Learning Express Library database also has a Computer Skills Center where you can learn how to work with software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Photoshop. Learning Express Library is free with your library card.

Spooky E-Reads

Submitted by Selenia P. on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 9:00am

If you're looking for fun craft and cooking books to dive into this October, make sure to check out OverDrive's Spooktacular Cooking & Crafts e-book collection. You'll find tons of creative cooking, craft and costume ideas to put together, including knitting crafts, ideas for parties and snacks, and fun do-it-yourself cosplays. E-books are free through our OverDrive and Libby apps using your library card number. 

If you haven't had a chance to stop by the library for a free library card, you can always get instant access to our e-materials by signing up online for your iKnow Digital Library Card.

 

Computer Class: New Time

Submitted by Selenia P. on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 6:00am

Starting in October, computer classes in English will take place on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. Computer classes in Spanish will continue to take place on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Next Wednesday, October 3, at 1:30 pm, the topic will be Microsoft Excel Basics. Come and learn how to create tables and format them with different styles. Computer classes are free and no registration is required. For a complete schedule of our computer topics, take a look at our events calendar.

For more information, please contact the branch at 832-927-5530.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Craft: Hispanic Basket

Submitted by Selenia P. on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 6:00am

This week, teens ages 14-17 will have the opportunity to design their own Hispanic Basket using colorful yarn. Teens are invited to come by the library this Thursday September 27 at 4:30 pm for this fun craft. All materials are provided courtesy of the Friends of the South Houston Library.

For more information about this and other library programs, please contact the branch at 832-927-5530.

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