Events
Playgroups
Mondays 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Playgroups
5/5/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Preschool Storytime
5/7/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Introduction to Excel
5/10/2008 10:00 AM
An introduction to basic spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel. Learn to build a simple checkbook spreadsheet. Familiarity with Windows Basics, Computer Basics and Introduction to Word is required. Ages: Adults.
Playgroups
5/12/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Introduction to Power Point
5/12/2008 6:00 PM
Learn to create a slideshow presentation like the ones HPL uses in these classes.
Teen Movie
5/13/2008 3:30 PM
Movie to be announced at library.
Preschool Storytime
5/14/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
National Children's Book Week Program: "Swimmy" Puppet Show
5/14/2008 4:30 PM
Celebrate National Children's Book Week presentation by Marionette Playhouse Production of "Swimmy" Puppet Show. All ages.
Collier Book Group
5/15/2008 1:00 PM
Book selected for discussion by the Collier Book Group is "Nefertiti" by Michelle Moran. Collier Book Group meets the third Thursday of every month. Ages: adults.
Playgroups
5/19/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Teen Chess Challenge
5/20/2008 3:30 PM
Teens are invited to learn some new chess moves. Battle of the wits and strategy.
Preschool Storytime
5/21/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
E-mail Basics
5/24/2008 10:00 AM
Learn to create an e-mail account, send and receive messages.
Teen Program: Guitar Hero
5/27/2008 3:30 PM
Guitar Hero is a video game and you are invited to match your playing skills. Teens: ages 11-18 years.
Preschool Storytime: Para los Niņos/For The Children
5/28/2008 10:30 AM
The concept of "Taking time, Taking turns" through stories and activities. Preschoolers: ages 2-5 years.
Internet Search Tools
5/29/2008 2:00 PM
Explore the Internet. Learn about various search engines and do some simple and advanced searching. Ages: Adults.
Playgroups
6/2/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Preschool Storytime
6/4/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Introduction to Word
6/7/2008 10:00 AM
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Experiment with fancy fonts, cutting and pasting. Familiarity with Computer Basics is required. Ages: Adults.
Playgroups
6/9/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Preschool Storytime
6/11/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Computer Basics
6/14/2008 10:00 PM
For the Novice, an introduction to the basic skills needed to use a computer. What are the meanings of icons? Practice using mouse & other computer skills. Ages: Adults.
Playgroups
6/16/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Internet Basics
6/16/2008 6:00 PM
Explore the Internet with an emphasis on Houston Public Library's Web site. Learn basic terms, how a "browser" works, and do some simple searching. Ages: Adults.
Preschool Storytime
6/18/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Collier Book Group
6/19/2008 1:00 PM
Book to be discussed will be "Icy Sparks" by Gwyn Hyman Rubio. Adult program. Third Thursday of the month.
Playgroups
6/23/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Mondays.
Preschool Storytime
6/25/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Introduction to Access
6/30/2008 6:00 PM
An introduction to Microsoft Access Database. Learn how to create a simple database.
Preschool Storytime
7/2/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Preschool Storytime
7/9/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Computer Basics
7/12/2008 10:00 PM
For the Novice, an introduction to the basic skills needed to use a computer. What are the meanings of icons? Practice using mouse & other computer skills. Ages: Adults.
Preschool Storytime
7/16/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
Collier Book Group
7/17/2008 1:00 PM
Book to be discussed will be "Mourning Ruby" by Helen Dunmore. Adult program. Third Thursday of the month.
Introduction to Power Point
7/19/2008 10:00 AM
Learn to create a slideshow presentation like the ones HPL uses in these classes.
Internet Basics
7/21/2008 6:00 PM
Explore the Internet with an emphasis on Houston Public Library's Web site. Learn basic terms, how a "browser" works, and do some simple searching. Ages: Adults.
Preschool Storytime
7/23/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
E-mail Basics
7/28/2008 6:00 PM
Learn to create an e-mail account, send and receive messages.
Preschool Storytime
7/30/2008 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. Ages:2-5 years. Wednesdays.
From the intersection of 290 and Bingle go north on Bingle.
Take a right at Pinemont. The library is on the left at Arbor Vitae.
This branch offers free wireless access to customers. Laptop checkout is available for in-house use.