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FALL 2021
SPORTS
Helen Hall Library
BEYOND THE BOOKS
BEYOND THE OAKS
EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
Look inside for new events planned for all ages!
See page 42
MEET THE STAFF
City Librarian Volunteer Coordinator
Teresa Potter Ashley Young
281-554-1106 281-554-1116
Assistant City Librarian, Children’s Services Librarian
Public Services Kate Guynn
Darla Rance 281-554-1112
281-554-1102
Technical Services Librarian
Assistant City Librarian, Ashley Leblow
Access Services 281-554-1131
Meredith Layton
281-554-1127 Circulation Supervisor
Kelsea Meza
Adult Services Librarian 281-554-1123
Joanne Turner
281-554-1103 Electronic Services Librarian
Amelia Chau
Teen Services Librarian 281-554-1104
Sheldon Stevens
281-554-1133 Local History Librarian
Caris Brown
281-554-1105
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MESSAGE FROM THE CITY LIBRARIAN
We had such an amazing summer There are also more events for families
seeing citizens from the community and and visitors of all ages like Día de los
welcoming all the new visitors! This is Muertos, Halloween at the Library,
your library, and we are so happy to and the Harry Potter Yule Ball!
have you visit.
The Library Holiday Open House is
Reading and getting prizes does back and better than ever! Join us
not have to end with summer! There on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. for
is a Fall Reading Challenge all of Story Time with Santa Claus. Photos
September, October, and November with Santa will be from 5:30 to 7:30
and it is open to readers and learners p.m. Then head to League Park for the
of all ages. lighting of the tree.
We added so many new events and Spring Preview: We are planning
programs, and I am most excited the Helen Hall Library 50th Birthday
about the Pop-Up Storytimes at Fire Celebration! On February 14, 2022,
and EMS Stations! Be sure to check the Library is turning 50 so consider
the locations as we take the library this your save-the-date for the birthday
to your neighborhood. If you are party on Saturday, February 19!
interested in the library coming to you,
please let us know! Teresa Potter
City Librarian
LIBRARY CLOSED DATES
Saturday-Monday, September 4-6 (Labor Day)
Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
Wednesday, November 24 the library will close early at 2 p.m. (Thanksgiving)
Thursday-Sunday, November 25-28 (Thanksgiving)
Thursday, December 23 the library will close early at 2 p.m. (Christmas)
Friday-Monday, December 24-27 (Christmas)
Thursday, December 30 the library will close at 6 p.m. (New Year’s)
Friday-Sunday, December 31-January 2 (New Year’s)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LIBRARY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES 4-5 Nature Journal Challenge Family Fire Prevention Day Fall Reading Challenge Family Game Nights Día de los Muertos Holiday Open House StoryWalk® Free Comic Book Day Harry Potter Yule Ball Family Creative Art: Halloween at the Library Mandalas and Mantras CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 6-8 Toddler Time Family STEAM “Eggciting” Eggs to Chicks Preschool Storytime Family Build It Music and Movement Babies and Books Pajama Storytime READ to the Dogs Pop-Up Storytimes 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Homeschool Resources Stuffed Animal Sleepover Gardening TWEEN PROGRAMS 9 Tween Writers Club Tween STEAM TEEN PROGRAMS 10-11 Teen Anime Club Dice & Dimensions Teen Late Night Series: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Teen Writers Workshop Fandomonium Teen Writers Club Study and Homework Sessions Haunted Library Lock-In Game On Teen Book Box Ultimate Scavenger Hunt ADULT PROGRAMS 12-16 Great Books Club Genealogy Series Medicare Explained Happy Hour Book Club Watch out! Movie Matinees Featured Monthly Database Swirl. Smell. Sip. Repeat! The History Club Thursday Talks English Conversation Practice Harvey Remembered Adult Writers Club League City Book Club Antiques Roundtable Know Your Rights Every Stitch Way Computer Classes VOLUNTEER SERVICES 17
FOR ALL AGES
FOR ALL AGES
Nature Journal Challenge Family Creative Art: Mandalas
Plants, bugs, and mud, oh my! We are and Mantras
exploring everything nature has to offer in Back by popular demand! Come and
our weekly Nature Journal Challenge! This create a beautiful mandala while learning
program is online via Instagram. an inspiring mantra. Georganna Tapley
will facilitate this family program.
Dates: Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept.
24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. Date: Sept. 23
29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, and Nov. 19 Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Time: Posted by 10 a.m. Ages: All ages
Ages: All ages
Family Fire Prevention Day
Does your family have a fire plan? Join
us for crafts and information to keep your
family safe!
Date: Oct. 2
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All ages
Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skulls
Come learn about traditional sugar skulls
and make your own. We will supply
various craft items to design a beautiful
Family Game Nights paper sugar skull.
Board games, card games, chess, and
Date: Oct. 28
checkers for all ages!
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Dates: Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct.
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26, Nov. 9, and Nov. 23
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages
StoryWalk®
Enjoy a story with your family as you stroll
outside the library. A small prize will be
available in the Children’s Department
when the walk is completed.
Dates: Sept. 20 to 26 and Oct. 18 to 24
Time: All day
Ages: All ages
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FOR ALL AGES Free Comic Book Day: 20th Holiday Open House
Anniversary Celebration Join Helen Hall Library for a festive
Visit us for Free Comic Book Day! Helen evening to kick off the holidays! Cookies
Hall Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is and refreshments will be served. The Teen
giving away free comic books to promote Advisory Board will host activities for all
the love of reading and help new readers ages. Storytime with Santa will be at 5
discover comics. p.m., followed by photos with Santa. After
visiting the Library, head down the road to
Please note: Comic books are limited League Park for the tree lighting at 8 p.m.
to two per person and available while
supplies last. Date: Dec. 2
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 14 Ages: All ages
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Halloween at the Library Harry Potter Yule Ball
Join us for a pumpkin walk and trick- Put on your dress robes and join us
or-treating! Helen Hall Library is a Teal for activities, crafts, community, and
Pumpkin project site. refreshments.
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Date: Oct. 30 Date: Dec. 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Ages: All ages Ages: All ages
Fall Reading Challenge
September to November
Open to all ages
Download the Beanstack
Tracker App or visit hellenhall.beanstack.org
and log your time! Those who compete
will be entered in grand prize drawings!
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Programs are first come, first served. Tickets are available 15 minutes before.
Toddler Time Babies and Books
Wiggles, songs, rhymes, and a story. Tickles, giggles, rhymes, and story for
those who BYOB (bring your own baby).
Dates: Sept. 13, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct.
4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. Dates: Sept. 1, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept.
8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20,
and Dec. 13 Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec.
Times: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 to 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15
11:45 a.m. Times: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Designed for ages 1 to 3 and their Ages: Designed for birth to walking and
caregivers their caregivers
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and rhymes. Children will
have a short craft time at the end of the
program.
Dates: Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. Pop-Up Storytimes
28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26,
Meet us at different Fire and EMS Stations
Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov.
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for storytime hosted by your favorite
30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14
Children’s Librarians! The first Friday of
Times: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 to
each month will be at a different facility so
11:45 a.m.
be sure to check the location.
Ages: Designed for ages 3 to 5 and their
caregivers
Aug. 6: Fire Station 6 on South Shore Blvd.
Sept. 3: Fire Station 2 on Hobbs Rd.
Oct. 1: EMS 1 on S. Egret Bay Blvd.
Nov. 5: Fire Station 6 on South Shore Blvd.
Dec. 3: Fire Station 2 on Hobbs Rd.
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Ages: Designed for ages 3 to 5 and their
caregivers 6
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pajama Storytime
Does your stuffed animal need a Grab your pajamas and join us for songs,
vacation? Why not try the library? Drop rhymes, and stories that will have your little
off your stuffed animals for a week of fun ones ready for bed!
activities and play time! At the end of the
week, pick up your stuffed animal and Dates: Sept. 9, Sept. 23, and Oct. 14
receive a goodie bag for yourself! Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages: Designed for ages 3 to 8 and their
Dates: Drop off Sept. 9 and pick up caregivers
Sept. 17
Time: All day 1,000 Books Before
Ages: 0 to 11 Kindergarten
One of the most important
things a caregiver can do is
read to their little one! Reading
is the pathway to readiness
when a child enters kindergarten. 1000
Family STEAM Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide
Families join us for a variety of STEAM- public charity promoting early literacy. The
related activities. program encourages caregivers to track
the number of books they have read to their
Dates: Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, little ones. At Helen Hall Library, caregivers
and Nov. 18 can use the Beanstack app to register and
Time: 6 to 7 p.m. track books. There is a sticker for every 100
Ages: Families with children of all ages books read and a cute backpack when a
child reaches the 1000 books.
Family Build It
Gather your friends and family to build
something amazing!
Dates: Sept. 11 and Nov. 6
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Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages: Families with children of all ages
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Gardening Music and Movement
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Come learn and grow. Gardening is a fun Join us for songs, movement, and playing
and healthy activity, allowing children to with musical instruments.
develop a love for nature, nutrition, self-
sufficiency, and responsibility. Weather Dates: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20
permitting, this program will be outside. Time: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Ages: Families with children birth to 8
Dates: Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct.
27, and Nov. 10
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 11
READ to the Dogs
Designed for reluctant readers or those
who need extra reading support in grades
1-3. Children read for 15-20 minutes to
a registered therapy dog. Registration
is required. Email joan.peeples@
“Eggciting” Eggs to Chicks leaguecitytx.gov.
Learn about the lifecycle of a chick!
Dates: Aug. 12, Aug. 25, Sept. 9, Sept.
Dates: Sept. 2 29, Oct. 14, Oct. 27, and Dec. 9
Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 11 Ages: 1st to 3rd grade
Homeschool Resources
Workshop
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Come learn about the free resources to
help with your homeschool journey.
Date: Sept. 14
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Ages: Designed for families with students
6 to 17
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TWEEN PROGRAMS TWEEN PROGRAMS
Ages 8 to 11. Register for our program via our online calendar.
Tween Writers Club Tween STEAM
The pen is indeed mightier than the Tween STEAM: Join us for hands
sword at Tween Writers Club! Bring your on activities as we explore science,
imagination, we will provide the paper. technology, engineering, art, and math!
Prepare to do battle!
Dates: Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 14, Oct.
Dates: Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, 28, and Nov. 12
Nov. 4, and Nov. 18 Times: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Times: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages: 8 to 11
Ages: 8 to 11
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9TEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS
Registration is required for all teen programs. For registration and updates,
visit: https://helenhall.libguides.com/TeenServices/Programs.
Teen Anime Club Teen Writers Club
Calling all anime fans! Join us to watch Do you have what it takes to be a writer?
and discuss some good anime shows Hone your skills with crazy writing prompts
while eating snacks. and support each other through the
creative writing process.
Please note: Anime shows selected are
rated PG-13 and TV-14. Dates: Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct.
26, Nov. 9, and Nov. 23
Dates: Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
and Nov. 15 Ages: 12 to 18
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 to 18 Game On
Drop in to play Nintendo Switch games,
Jackbox games, Uno, and more!
Dates: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct.
25, Nov. 8, and Nov. 22
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Ages: 12 to 18
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Become an ambassador for your Library Dice & Dimensions
and gain leadership experience! Help Do you dream of new worlds? Discover
plan teen activities, assist with Library a realm of infinite possibilities when you
events, and more. Snacks are served and join us for tabletop role-playing games!
participation counts as service hours. New All experience levels are welcome. This
members are welcome! program is hosted by Teen Advisory Board
members.
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Please note: Applications for new
members are provided at the program. Dates: Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept. 16,
Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18,
Dates: Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, and Dec. 16
Nov. 3, and Nov. 17 Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Ages: 12 to 18
Ages: 12 to 18
10TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Writers Workshop Teen Late Night Series:
Showcase your original works and works- Fandomonium
in-progress with fellow writers and provide Fandoms…assemble! Join a team of
feedback for each other. All types of diverse fandom fanatics and test your trivia
writers are invited! This program is hosted knowledge for prizes. A virtual program
by a Teen Advisory Board member. via Zoom.
Please note: Original works may include Date: Sept. 24
PG-13 and TV-14 content. Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 to 18
Dates: Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2,
and Dec. 7 Haunted Library Lock-In
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for some fearful fun! Watch movies,
Ages: 12 to 18 play games, and enjoy frights for one night
only. Costumes are encouraged!
Study and Homework Sessions
Created for those students who need a little Please note: Permission slips are required
extra help, these weekly peer group study to participate and available online
sessions will be a great way for students (https://helenhall.libguides.com/
to connect and work on assignments TeenServices/Programs). They count as
or subjects that need some additional registration and must be submitted to the
attention. Wednesday evenings beginning upstairs Reference Desk by Wednesday,
in September. For more information, please Oct. 27. Late submissions will not be
contact Volunteer Coordinator Ashley accepted.
Young at 281-554-1116.
Date: Oct. 29
Dates: Sep. 8, Sep. 15, Sep. 22, Oct. 6, Time: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Ages: 12 to 18
Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ultimate Scavenger Hunt
Ages: 12 to 18, 6th to 12th grade Complete crazy challenges and capture
it all on camera! This is not your average
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Teen Book Box scavenger hunt…
Do you love visiting the Library but don’t
always have time to browse for a good Please note: Teens are required to have
book? Then sign up for Teen Book Box! transportation present at the end of the
Fill out a registration form online to start event.
picking up monthly boxes with treats and a
book selected just for you. Date: Nov. 12
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Please note: Library cards are required to Ages: 12 to 18
participate.
Dates: September to November
Ages: 12 to 18
11ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
Registration is not required unless noted under specific events.
Great Books Club Happy Hour Book Club
This club encourages readers to get to This program meets at Craft 96 Draught
know those famous books they may have House + Kitchen in League City. Contact
heard of but never read. It is not necessary teresa.potter-reyes@leaguecitytx.gov for
to finish the book to be welcome. We more information.
often discuss the movie if there is one.
Contact Elaine Childs at libraryadmin@ Aug. 5: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
leaguecitytx.gov for more information.
New members are always welcome. Sept. 2: Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
Aug. 10: The Turn of the Screw by Henry Oct. 7: Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
James
Nov. 4: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
Sept. 14: The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Ocean Vuong
by Mariana Enriquez
Dec. 9: Trick Mirror: Reflections on
Oct. 12: The Secret Agent by Joseph Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino
Conrad
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Nov. 9: Perfume by Patrick Suskind Ages: For adults
Dec. date and time TBD: The Great
Gatsby along with club annual holiday
lunch
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Swirl. Smell. Sip. Repeat!
Ages: For adults
Join us in the library’s theater for an
educational wine tasting program. Bay
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Colony HEB’s Wine Manager will
introduce a variety of wines for samplings
and lecture on how to pair each selection
with an entrée. Program is limited to the
English Conversation Practice first 25 participants. Late arrival may forfeit
Practice your conversation skills with us! All their seats. Online registration begins on
skill levels welcome. Sept. 6, 2021.
Mondays: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Date: Oct. 2
Wednesdays: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ages: For adults Ages: 21+
12ADULT PROGRAMS League City Book Club Genealogy Series
New members are always welcome and Filling in the
reading the book is not required. Contact Family Stories
caris.brown@leaguecitytx.gov for more Using Social
information. History with Sue
Kaufman from
Aug. 16: Eleanor by David Michaelis the Clayton
Genealogy
Sept. 20: The Code Breakers by Walter Library
Isaacson
Date: Oct. 4
Oct. 18: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Nov. 15: The Children Act by Ian McEwan
Grandma was a
Time: 7 to 8 p.m. WAC: Women
Ages: For adults in the Military
World War
I and II with
Melissa Hayes
from the Clayton
Genealogy
Library
Every Stitch Way
This crafting group meets every other Date: Nov. 4
Wednesday. Bring your needlework, Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any Ages: All ages
other craft project you might be working
on and join us! Watch Out! Movie Matinees
Stop by on select Saturdays to enjoy
Dates: Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept.
some tasty treats and catch a seasonally
22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17
themed film! Snacks will be provided.
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
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Ages: For adults
Aug. 21: High Noon (1952) PG
Sept. 25: Minari (2020) PG-13
Oct. 23: Freaky (2020) R
Nov. 20: When Harry Met Sally (1989) R
Dec. 18: The Nightmare Before Christmas
(1993) PG
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Ages: For adults
13ADULT PROGRAMS
The History Club Harvey Remembered
The History Club invites one speaker per The anniversary of Hurricane Harvey is
month on selected Monday evenings to approaching. This life-changing event
discuss local history and Texas history affected so many people, and Local
topics. Attendance can be in-person or History Librarian Caris Brown would
via Zoom. Please contact Caris Brown at like to collect stories and memories from
caris.brown@leaguecitytx.gov to register. you. Contact Caris at caris.brown@
leaguecitytx.gov to tell your story.
Sept. 13: Handwritten
Promises in the Dates: Sept. 1 to Dec. 30
Republic of Texas Time: By appointment
James P. Bevill, award Ages: All ages
winning author of The
Paper Republic, will
describe the human
side of the financial
story of the Republic of Texas.
Oct. 11: League
City Haunts – The
Unofficial Ghosts of
League City
Local historian Joyce Antiques Roundtable
Zongrone will recount The Antiques Roundtable meets on the
oral histories of League first Monday of each month to discuss a
City ghost stories from the last one different topic. Join this group so you can
hundred years. be part of deciding future program topics
of interest! Please feel free to bring objects
Nov. 8: Vanished to share.
Houston Landmarks
Local author and Dates: Aug. 2, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, and Nov. 1
historian Mark Lardas Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
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will share highlights Ages: For adults
from his recent book
Vanished Houston
Landmarks. Come find out why there is an
Interurban Road in League City, among
many other fascinating stories.
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Ages: All ages
14ADULT PROGRAMS Computer Classes Medicare Explained with
Classes will be held in the Computer Lab Shari Ferguson
on the 2nd floor. Registration required. Come have your questions about
To register, go to https://helenhall. Medicare answered and discussed.
libguides.com/librarycalendar. Please Medicare health and prescription
note: Registration begins one week in coverage can be renewed annually, so
advance of class schedule date. For more this a wonderful opportunity to learn what
information, please call 281-554-1101. options are available.
Morning Computer Classes Tuesday evenings
Sept. 8: Basic Computer Skills Dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, and Nov. 30
Sept. 15: Basic Internet and Email Skills Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ages: For adults
Sept. 22: Working with Windows 10
Sept. 29: Word Saturday mornings
Oct. 6: Excel Dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, and
Oct. 13: Advanced Excel: Charts and Dec. 18
Pivot Tables Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 20: PowerPoint Ages: For adults
Oct. 27: Publisher
Nov. 3: Social Media 101
Nov. 10: Google Drive/Docs
Nov. 17: Tablet/Smartphone
Dec. 1: Saving Money with Coupons
and Apps
Dec. 8: iPad Basics
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ages: For adults Featured Monthly Database
Sept. 10: Library Database: Learn how to
Evening Computer Classes
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download e-materials with Libby
Sept. 27: Word
Oct. 25: PowerPoint
Oct. 8: Library Database: Learn a
Nov. 29: Excel language with Transparent Language
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12: Library Database: Learn how to
Ages: For adults read e-magazines with Flipster
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Ages: For adults
15Thursday Talks Know Your Rights
ADULT PROGRAMS
Storytelling with audiobook narrator and Join us for this six-week series on
voice actor Pearl Hewitt understanding the ins and outs of today’s
legal system. The local Bay Area Bar
Aug. 19: Modern Day Storytelling… Association and their talented attorneys
the oldest form of Entertainment is now a will answer all your burning questions,
Digital Medium helping you navigate everything from your
tricky Homeowner’s Association to how
Nov. 18: Listening to a Book is Reading a to best handle your recent traffic citation.
Book – Using Audiobooks as Educational Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Tools This series is coordinated by Volunteer
Coordinator Ashley Young.
Dec. 9: Art of Reading Out Loud – How
to Create an Audiobook and the Steps It Sept. 18: Taking Control of Your
Takes to Become a Narrator Healthcare – HIPAA, Wills, and Hospitals
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2: Understanding Probate
Ages: For adults
Oct. 16: Homeowners, Homeowners’
Associations (HOAs), Landlords & Tenants
Oct. 30: Car Accident – What’s Next?
Nov. 6: The Ins and Outs of Criminal Law
– DUIs, Misdemeanors, and More
Nov. 13: Understanding Immigration Law
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages: For adults
Adult Writers Club
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Enjoy prompts, community, and creativity
with other writers.
Dates: Sept. 9, Oct. 14, and Dec. 9
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Ages: For adults
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES
As we continue to welcome back our volunteers, we are creating new
roles for those seeking to connect with Helen Hall Library in unique
ways. The goal of Volunteer Services is to further the library’s mission
by providing our volunteers the opportunity to experience an enriching
environment and engage with the community. With volunteer positions to
match most schedules and interests, we are confident you will find Helen
Hall Library a highly rewarding place to serve. Call the Volunteer Coordinator Ashley
Young at 281-554-1116 for more information.
Teen & Adult Volunteer Program Drop-in Volunteers
The library is seeking motivated teens and For those who are seeking to fill service
adults with a desire to engage with their hour gaps or just participate in the most
community on behalf of Helen Hall Library exciting events taking place at Helen Hall
and our mission. For ages 12+, orientation Library and around the city, our drop-in
and a 10-hour time commitment in no less volunteers are welcome! For ages 15+,
than 2 months are required. Applications these unique set of volunteers are notified
can be found on our website or can of all upcoming events for which we
be completed in person at the Adult need “all hands on deck!” No orientation
Reference Desk. Orientation dates listed required.
below.
Dates: Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3,
and Dec. 1
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 12+
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