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Vinson Neighborhood Library

3810 W. Fuqua
Houston, Texas 77047
832-393-2120
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Attention Customers:

Houston Public Library will be closed, Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day.


 

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An Evening With...
9th Annual Books on the Bayou
August 28 - September 30
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Events


 

Learn Spanish

Date: Monday - August 23 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week we review basics concepts, so you are welcome to start at any time!


Intro to MS Excel 2007

Date: Monday - August 23 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.


Citizenship Class

Date: Monday - August 23 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Bedtime Storytime

Date: Monday - August 23 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs. Ages: children.


Teen Anime Club

Date: Tuesday - August 24 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Do you love Anime? So do we! Join us as we watch, read and discuss our favorite Anime!


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - August 24 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - August 25 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Understanding Your Grandchildren's Technology

Date: Wednesday - August 25 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: This is a series of technology classes for Grandparents that help raise their grandchildren. We show and explain video games, Ipods, websites and more.


Wii Wednesdays

Date: Wednesday - August 25 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Show off your "mad" video game skills on the Nintendo Wii.


Adult Book Club

Date: Wednesday - August 25 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a discussion of a selected adult book. Please call your library for the selected title.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - August 26 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - August 26 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - August 26 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - August 26 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.


Craft Time for Children

Date: Friday - August 27 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join in for fun and creative crafts.


Learn Spanish

Date: Monday - August 30 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week we review basics concepts, so you are welcome to start at any time!


Computer Help Session

Date: Monday - August 30 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Session content is based on student questions about computer usage.


Citizenship Class

Date: Monday - August 30 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Paper Crafting with Amie Bialo

Date: Monday - August 30 2010
Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Make cool cards and other paper crafts with Amie. Learn valuable paper crafting techniques that you can use at home. Please arrive early as supplies are limited.


Bedtime Storytime

Date: Monday - August 30 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs. Ages: children.


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - August 31 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Teen Video Games

Date: Tuesday - August 31 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Teens are invited to join in and have some fun with a variety of video games. Check out your skills with your friends.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - September 1 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Fifty + Computer Club

Date: Wednesday - September 1 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.


Internet Basics 1

Date: Wednesday - September 1 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


After School Zone

Date: Wednesday - September 1 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - September 2 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - September 2 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - September 2 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - September 2 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.


Craft Time for Children

Date: Friday - September 3 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join in for fun and creative crafts.


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - September 7 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


What's the Big Idea?

Date: Tuesday - September 7 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn science and math concepts through stories and fun activities. For children.


Teen Craft

Date: Tuesday - September 7 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a fun teen craft project. Supplies may be limited, large groups contact your local library prior to visit.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - September 8 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Fifty + Computer Club

Date: Wednesday - September 8 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.


Email Basics

Date: Wednesday - September 8 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Let us show you how easy it is to create an email account, send and receive messages. Topics include file attachments, folders, spam etc.


After School Zone

Date: Wednesday - September 8 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - September 9 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - September 9 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - September 9 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - September 9 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.


Craft Time for Children

Date: Friday - September 10 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join in for fun and creative crafts.


Learn Spanish

Date: Monday - September 13 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week we review basics concepts, so you are welcome to start at any time!


Citizenship Class

Date: Monday - September 13 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Paper Crafting with Amie Bialo

Date: Monday - September 13 2010
Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Make cool cards and other paper crafts with Amie. Learn valuable paper crafting techniques that you can use at home. Please arrive early as supplies are limited.


Bedtime Storytime

Date: Monday - September 13 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs. Ages: children.


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - September 14 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


What's the Big Idea?

Date: Tuesday - September 14 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn science and math concepts through stories and fun activities. For children.


Teen Craft

Date: Tuesday - September 14 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a fun teen craft project. Supplies may be limited, large groups contact your local library prior to visit.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - September 15 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Fifty + Computer Club

Date: Wednesday - September 15 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.


Build Your Own Computer

Date: Wednesday - September 15 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn how to build a desktop computer from scratch and how it works.


After School Zone

Date: Wednesday - September 15 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - September 16 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - September 16 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - September 16 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - September 16 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.


Craft Time for Children

Date: Friday - September 17 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join in for fun and creative crafts.


Learn Spanish

Date: Monday - September 20 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week we review basics concepts, so you are welcome to start at any time!


Citizenship Class

Date: Monday - September 20 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Bedtime Storytime

Date: Monday - September 20 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs. Ages: children.


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - September 21 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


What's the Big Idea?

Date: Tuesday - September 21 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn science and math concepts through stories and fun activities. For children.


Teen Craft

Date: Tuesday - September 21 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a fun teen craft project. Supplies may be limited, large groups contact your local library prior to visit.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - September 22 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Fifty + Computer Club

Date: Wednesday - September 22 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.


Library Database Search

Date: Wednesday - September 22 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn about the many databases the Houston Public Library system has to offer.


After School Zone

Date: Wednesday - September 22 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - September 23 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - September 23 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - September 23 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - September 23 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.


Craft Time for Children

Date: Friday - September 24 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join in for fun and creative crafts.


Learn Spanish

Date: Monday - September 27 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us as we learn the basics of the Spanish language. Each week we review basics concepts, so you are welcome to start at any time!


Citizenship Class

Date: Monday - September 27 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Paper Crafting with Amie Bialo

Date: Monday - September 27 2010
Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Make cool cards and other paper crafts with Amie. Learn valuable paper crafting techniques that you can use at home. Please arrive early as supplies are limited.


Bedtime Storytime

Date: Monday - September 27 2010
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs. Ages: children.


Children's Storytime

Date: Tuesday - September 28 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


What's the Big Idea?

Date: Tuesday - September 28 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn science and math concepts through stories and fun activities. For children.


Teen Craft

Date: Tuesday - September 28 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a fun teen craft project. Supplies may be limited, large groups contact your local library prior to visit.


Children's Storytime

Date: Wednesday - September 29 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Storytime, songs, and simple crafts with playtime to follow.


Fifty + Computer Club

Date: Wednesday - September 29 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: VINSON
Description: Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.


Understanding Your Grandchildren's Technology

Date: Wednesday - September 29 2010
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: This is a series of technology classes for Grandparents that help raise their grandchildren. We show and explain video games, Ipods, websites and more.


After School Zone

Date: Wednesday - September 29 2010
Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: VINSON
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.


Adult Book Club

Date: Wednesday - September 29 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a discussion of a selected adult book. Please call your library for the selected title.


Sewing Meet-Up

Date: Thursday - September 30 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to sew? Or want to learn? Join us as we meet and learn how to alter clothes and create projects such as book bags, pillow cases, and more.


Needlework Club

Date: Thursday - September 30 2010
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Know how to crochet? Ever wanted to learn? Join us as we meet, start new projects and crochet! For all ages and levels!


Citizenship Class

Date: Thursday - September 30 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join us for a free month-long class that is designed to guide you through the naturalization process, prepare you for the interview, and increase your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen! Classes held in English only.


Stress-Buster Series with Kay Westcott

Date: Thursday - September 30 2010
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: VINSON
Description: Join Kay Westcott as she presents ways to de-stress and relieve muscle strain through breathing exercises, yoga postures, and other techniques you can do at your desk and at home. Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy movement and bring a mat or a large towel.