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After School Zone
Date: Mondays - Thursdays
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Join our After School Zone - play on our Nintendo Wii, Play Station 3, and other systems. We have a variety of books and board games to play while you wait your turn. There are crafts and programs on certain days, so stop by and check it out.
Baby Time
Date: Mondays
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Ages: Infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Library Database Search
Date: Mondays
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Learn about the many databases the Houston Public Library system has to offer.
After School Zone Homework Lab
Date: Mondays - Thursdays
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: A quiet place where teens can use the library's computers to do homework.
Conversational Spanish
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Whether you are learning Spanish or just want to brush-up, join us to practice your conversational skills in a relaxed setting.
Fifty + Computer Club
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
Computer Basics
Date: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Web Site Design
Date: Saturdays
Time: 1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Design your own web page by using free tools such as Blogger, Webs, and others and add multimedia. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Intro to Windows 7
Date: Tuesday - March 9 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Explore new ways to help you speed through everyday tasks. Learn how to find and manage your files using Windows 7.
Intro to MS Word 2007
Date: Thursday - March 11 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: This course explains the basic tasks that you can perform by using a word processor. Students will learn to work with text, tables, and pictures. Students will also learn how to use language tools.
Intro to MS PowerPoint 2007
Date: Tuesday - March 16 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: This course explains the basic functions of presentation program, how to create a presentation, and add graphics and multimedia to a presentation. Students will also learn to identify the various options available to print your presentation in different formats.
Intro to MS Excel 2007
Date: Thursday - March 18 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: This course explains the components of a spreadsheet and how to store data in it. Students will also learn to perform basic mathematical tasks, and create charts and graphs in a spreadsheet. In addition, students will learn about the various options available in printing a spreadsheet.
Internet Basics 1
Date: Tuesday - March 23 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: This course explains the purpose of the Internet, what is needed to connect to it, and important terms related to the Internet. It also explains the World Wide Web and how to perform searches and transactions. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, 2.
Internet Basics 2
Date: Thursday - March 25 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: This course explains what email is and how to use it. It also explains the features of online communities and how instant messaging works. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, 2
Computer Help Session
Date: Tuesday - March 30 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: McGovern-STELLA LINK
Description: Session content is based on student questions about computer usage.