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Learn how you can find authoritative and reliable information by searching HPL databases and catalog. We will show you how to find articles, narrow your topic and cite resources for your research paper. Familiarity with Windows Basics and Internet Basics is required. Held on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Adults.

Mr. Ruhe brings a fascinating array of puppets, from small hand puppets and intricate shadow puppets to giant body puppets. He seamlessly interweaves them in a story while sharing behind the scene secrets to create and manipulate them. Ages: children.

Celebrate famous birthdays in the month of July by reading the fiction and nonfiction books featured on this display. Exhibit runs July 1-31, 2008.

English as a Second Language (ESOL, ESL). Conversational English instruction at an intermediate level. Ages: 18 years to adult. These free classes are taught as a series although enrollment is open year-round. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. / Ingles-como-segundo-idioma (ESOl, ESL). Nivel intermedio. Edades: 18 anos- adultos. Este curso gratuito forma parte de una seri, pero inscripciones se aceptan durante todo el ano. Los martes. miercoles and jueves

Tuesdays and Thursdays, during our Summer Reading Program, enjoy our Nintendo Wii's, PlayStation 2 and laptops. Teens & children.

Still need more fun for summer? Join the team of Mad Math Students in Bingo. Prizes awarded.

Want to try Calligraphy? The Houston Calligraphy Guild presents a hands-on demonstration of the different types of calligraphy, including audience participation.

Learn the basic skills for using computer, e-mail or internet. Each of the three classes rotate throughout the month. Thursdays.

Learn to create an e-mail account, send and receive messages.

Make a fun craft. Children.

Join your friends for your favorite board game. Ages: teens. Fourth Thursday of the month.

Children and adults can enjoy making crafts celebrating different cultures and holidays.

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.

The City of Houston One Stop Business Center will make a 75-minute presentation on the rules and regulations which govern the operation of small businesses in Houston. This informative seminar is FREE OF CHARGE, and conducted by ONE STOP staff. You need not be currently in business to attend this informative and worthwhile program.

Transform a boring t-shirt into something cute and clever. Learn how to make your t-shirt into something special. Please bring a t-shirt for your creation. Please call 832-393-1840 for more information. Teens.

This Family Fun Night will include food and great jazz music from the group Mood Indigo. Bring the whole family. All ages.

HPL’s New Novel to Film Discussion Group combines discussion of a chosen book and a screening of the film adaptation. Rob Arcos, from Movies the Store, will lead us in a lively discussion.