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Baby Time (Infants to 12 months)
Tuesday - May 1 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Open to infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime (to 4 Years)
Tuesday - May 1 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide parents with books and activities to increase their ability to help their children learn. The program includes storytime, games and activities for young children, which emphasize the development of motor skills and prepares them for reading. Ages: 18 months to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Tuesday - May 1 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Computer Security 1
Tuesday - May 1 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This course explains the need for protecting your computer hardware, software, and electronic data from damage, loss, and theft. Students will learn about the various solutions and devices that can be used to protect the data on computer. It also introduces some common best practices to protect the operating system, software, and data on the computer.
Tune Time
Wednesday - May 2 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Listen to music and sing songs with other children at the library.
Fifty Plus Computer Club
Wednesday - May 2 2012 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
HPL/Inprint Book Club
Wednesday - May 2 2012 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
You've met the author, now read the book! Join us for these discussions of selections by the writers and poets featured in the 2011-2012 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series. This book club meets the first Wednesday of each month and is presented through a partnership between Houston Public Library and Inprint.
Computer Basics
Wednesday - May 2 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday - May 2 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs.
Chinese Class
Thursday - May 3 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese from a native speaker.
Storytime (5 and under)
Thursday - May 3 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 5 and under.
Computación Básica 1
Thursday - May 3 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Este curso explica las partes principales de la computadora, el teclado y como se usa el mouse. Además, define terminología común de la computadora tal como programa, datos, red, etc. Requisitos previos: Ninguno
Windows 7 Basics
Thursday - May 3 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Explore new ways to help you speed through everyday tasks. Learn how to find and manage your files using Windows 7.
Website Design
Friday - May 4 2012 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Design your own web page by using free tools such as Blogger, Webs, and others and add multimedia. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Open Job Skills Lab
Saturday - May 5 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Craft Time for Children
Saturday - May 5 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Special craft activity for kids. Supplies may be limited. Large groups please contact your local library. Class sizes are limited. See Public Note for specific details.
Intro to MS Excel
Saturday - May 5 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.
Intro to MS PowerPoint
Saturday - May 5 2012 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.
Linked In
Monday - May 7 2012 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly and discover inside connections when looking for a job or new business opportunity.
Social Networking
Monday - May 7 2012 | 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Let our experts show you how you can connect with friends and advertise your business using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking websites.
Kids' Gaming
Monday - May 7 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
X-Box and Wii gaming for kids. Children 8 years and older.
Internet Basics 1
Monday - May 7 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Baby Time (Infants to 12 months)
Tuesday - May 8 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Open to infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime (to 4 Years)
Tuesday - May 8 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide parents with books and activities to increase their ability to help their children learn. The program includes storytime, games and activities for young children, which emphasize the development of motor skills and prepares them for reading. Ages: 18 months to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Tuesday - May 8 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Internet Basics 1
Tuesday - May 8 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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.
Tune Time
Wednesday - May 9 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Listen to music and sing songs with other children at the library.
Fifty Plus Computer Club
Wednesday - May 9 2012 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
Computer Basics
Wednesday - May 9 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday - May 9 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs.
Chinese Class
Thursday - May 10 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese from a native speaker.
Storytime (5 and under)
Thursday - May 10 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 5 and under.
Searching with Google
Thursday - May 10 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Go beyond basic internet searching and see what else you can do with Google.
Intro to MS Word
Thursday - May 10 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Introduction to basic word processor tasks such as text, tables, and pictures.
Website Design
Friday - May 11 2012 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Design your own web page by using free tools such as Blogger, Webs, and others and add multimedia. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Open Job Skills Lab
Saturday - May 12 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
DIY Revolution
Saturday - May 12 2012 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy the latest DIY craze that is hitting the scene. Ages 13-18
Digital Video
Saturday - May 12 2012 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This course explains the various characteristics of digital video. It describes what digital video editing is and the various output formats for digital video. It also explores the features of different Web video technologies.
Linked In
Monday - May 14 2012 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly and discover inside connections when looking for a job or new business opportunity.
Social Networking
Monday - May 14 2012 | 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Let our experts show you how you can connect with friends and advertise your business using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking websites.
Book Sale
Monday - May 14 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Give back to the Library by purchasing books during McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library's book sale event.
Kids' Gaming
Monday - May 14 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
X-Box and Wii gaming for kids. Children 8 years and older.
Internet Basics 1
Monday - May 14 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Baby Time (Infants to 12 months)
Tuesday - May 15 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Open to infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime (to 4 Years)
Tuesday - May 15 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide parents with books and activities to increase their ability to help their children learn. The program includes storytime, games and activities for young children, which emphasize the development of motor skills and prepares them for reading. Ages: 18 months to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Tuesday - May 15 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Intro to MS PowerPoint
Tuesday - May 15 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Introduction to basic functions of presentation program including graphics, multimedia and print options.
Tune Time
Wednesday - May 16 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Listen to music and sing songs with other children at the library.
Fifty Plus Computer Club
Wednesday - May 16 2012 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
Computer Basics
Wednesday - May 16 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday - May 16 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs.
Chinese Class
Thursday - May 17 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese from a native speaker.
Storytime (5 and under)
Thursday - May 17 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 5 and under.
Computación Básica 1
Thursday - May 17 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Este curso explica las partes principales de la computadora, el teclado y como se usa el mouse. Además, define terminología común de la computadora tal como programa, datos, red, etc. Requisitos previos: Ninguno
Intro to MS Excel
Thursday - May 17 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Introduction to basic spreadsheet tasks such as formulas, tables and graphs.
Website Design
Friday - May 18 2012 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Design your own web page by using free tools such as Blogger, Webs, and others and add multimedia. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Open Job Skills Lab
Saturday - May 19 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Craft Time for Children
Saturday - May 19 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Special craft activity for kids. Supplies may be limited. Large groups please contact your local library. Class sizes are limited. See Public Note for specific details.
Intro to MS Word
Saturday - May 19 2012 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Introduction to basic word processor tasks such as text, tables, and pictures.
Lion Dance Performance
Saturday - May 19 2012 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Part of Houston Public Library's Third Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Linked In
Monday - May 21 2012 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly and discover inside connections when looking for a job or new business opportunity.
Social Networking
Monday - May 21 2012 | 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Let our experts show you how you can connect with friends and advertise your business using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking websites.
Kids' Gaming
Monday - May 21 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
X-Box and Wii gaming for kids. Children 8 years and older.
Stella Link Book Club
Monday - May 21 2012 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Do you enjoy discussion books with like-minded individuals? If so, please join us for this monthly book club. For more information, please call 832-393-2630.
Internet Basics 1
Monday - May 21 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Baby Time (Infants to 12 months)
Tuesday - May 22 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Open to infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime (to 4 Years)
Tuesday - May 22 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide parents with books and activities to increase their ability to help their children learn. The program includes storytime, games and activities for young children, which emphasize the development of motor skills and prepares them for reading. Ages: 18 months to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Tuesday - May 22 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Intro to MS Publisher
Tuesday - May 22 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn to use Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, flyers, menus, banners and much more!
Tune Time
Wednesday - May 23 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Listen to music and sing songs with other children at the library.
Fifty Plus Computer Club
Wednesday - May 23 2012 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
Computer Basics
Wednesday - May 23 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday - May 23 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs.
Chinese Class
Thursday - May 24 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese from a native speaker.
Storytime (5 and under)
Thursday - May 24 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 5 and under.
Searching with Google
Thursday - May 24 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Go beyond basic internet searching and see what else you can do with Google.
Digital Technology Basics
Thursday - May 24 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This course explains the various characteristics of new digital technologies. It explores how computers and technology are generating new career opportunities and changing the world in which we live.
Website Design
Friday - May 25 2012 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Design your own web page by using free tools such as Blogger, Webs, and others and add multimedia. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Open Job Skills Lab
Saturday - May 26 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Computer Basics
Saturday - May 26 2012 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
DIY Revolution
Saturday - May 26 2012 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy the latest DIY craze that is hitting the scene. Ages 13-18
Internet Basics 1
Saturday - May 26 2012 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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.
Baby Time (Infants to 12 months)
Tuesday - May 29 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and finger plays with playtime afterward. Open to infants to 12 months who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime (to 4 Years)
Tuesday - May 29 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Provide parents with books and activities to increase their ability to help their children learn. The program includes storytime, games and activities for young children, which emphasize the development of motor skills and prepares them for reading. Ages: 18 months to 4 years.
Open Job Skills Lab
Tuesday - May 29 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Complete a job application, work on a resume or prepare for an interview in a relaxed setting. Staff is available for one-on-one help if you need it.
Digital Photography
Tuesday - May 29 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This course explains the various characteristics of digital photography. It describes the benefits, features, and workings of a digital camera. Students will learn how digital images can be managed and edited. It also explores the features of different types of printers that are available for printing photos.
Tune Time
Wednesday - May 30 2012 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Listen to music and sing songs with other children at the library.
Fifty Plus Computer Club
Wednesday - May 30 2012 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world.
Computer Basics
Wednesday - May 30 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An overview of the most basic computer skills needed to function in today's electronic world including electronic mail. Learn about computer parts as well as hands-on mouse and keyboard practice.
Bedtime Storytime
Wednesday - May 30 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring your teddy bear and pajamas to a Bedtime Storytime of snuggly stories and songs.
Chinese Class
Thursday - May 31 2012 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese from a native speaker.
Storytime (5 and under)
Thursday - May 31 2012 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes and more. Ages 5 and under.
Computación Básica 1
Thursday - May 31 2012 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Este curso explica las partes principales de la computadora, el teclado y como se usa el mouse. Además, define terminología común de la computadora tal como programa, datos, red, etc. Requisitos previos: Ninguno
Computer Help Session
Thursday - May 31 2012 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session content is based on student questions about computer usage.