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March book discussion: Book of Ages - The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin
You know about Ben. He was a printer, scientist, and served the American revolution in many ways. Book of Ages: the Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin is about his younger sister. She married at 15...
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How to handle college costs
If you or a family member has plans for college (or attend now), and finances are a concern – and they always are -- this Houston Money Week 2014 program has important information about costs and ways...
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How financially healthy are you? Get "fiscally fit"
How financially healthy are you? Join Christopher Hensley of the Society for Financial Awareness here at the Parker Williams Branch Library on Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. to “Get Fiscally...
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April book discussion: "Someone"
Pick up a copy of Someoneby Alice McDermott here at the Parker Williams Branch Library and join us to talk about it on Thursday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. "...McDermott continues to captivate readers by...
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July Computer Classes: Files and Folders
Learn about files and folders in this four-part series in our computer lab. All classes are at 3 p.m. July 11: Files & Folders 1 July 14: Files & Folders 2 July 16: Files & Folders 3 July...
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August Computer Classes: Email Basics
Create and learn how to use an email account in "Email Basics," a four-part training taking place on August 6, 8, 13 and 20. All sessions are from 3 to 5 p.m. To register for these sessions, call the...
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Find out what geocaching is, and then find your first one!
You can find geocaches all over – in your neighborhood, at a park or on a road trip. It can consist of a logbook only, or you may find a treasure inside (you can take one, but be sure to leave one too...
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Learn basic computer skills and learn about health too
Here is the perfect computer class for someone who would like to learn basic skills such as how to use the mouse and basic website navigation, and who also is interested in finding reliable health...
View ArticleSeptember book club discussion: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot...
.On Friday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m., our book club will be discussing"The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz, which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2008. Come in ahead of time to...
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Gulf Coast Reads selection "Remember Ben Clayton" available
It’s not October yet, but it’s a good time to pick up a copy of this year’s Gulf Coast Reads selection. Remember Ben Clayton, by Texas Monthly writer Stephen Harrigan, has received numerous accolades...
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Welcome new citizens
Congratulations to Linh Nguyen (from left) and his citizenship students (also from left) Anh Tieu, Chi Tran, Diep Ho, Toan Nguyen, Dung Nguyen and Loi Nguyen. They had become citizens in the past few...
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How do artists work?
Learn about how San Jacinto College Professor Jeff McGee became an artist and talk about what constitutes any artist – whether an independent artist or someone who applies that same type of creativity...
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Write your novel here
Maybe you have thought, seriously or not, about writing a novel. Or maybe you haven’t at all --once you’re done, you will have to go through all the more work of finding a publisher or it just isn’t...
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November book club: Water for Elephants
Our branch book club meets next on Wednesday, November 19, at 11 a.m. We will be discussing Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, a best seller when it originally was published and then a movie. Gruen...
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Need health coverage?
If you need health coverage or would like to change your plan, join us this coming Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. for an overview of the Health Insurance Marketplace. This program is presented by...
View ArticleTalk with Kat Kirst about writing and then "write in"
Talk with Kat Kirst, author of four books for young adults, this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. about writing or publishing a novel. And then do some writing yourself. For the latter, you could be part...
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New college planning and financial aid resources
Applying to colleges? If so, A Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar 2014-2015, which we just received, arrives at a good time. Actually the entire book, sponsored by the Minnie...
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December Book Discussion: The Book of Jonah
Join us on Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. as we discuss The Book of Jonah by Joshua Max Feldman.
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Travelling? We have the latest guides
Going out of town for the holidays, or beginning to plan a vacation for next year? Drop by and pick up one of the library's travel guides. We have a large selection for locations within the United...
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January Book Discussion: The Light Between Oceans
Pick up a copy of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman here at the library and join us on Thursday, January 29 at 11 a.m. to tell us what you thought of the book.
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