Westlake Forest February 2017

Libraries & Parks
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
Schedule of events
Adults
• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS - Wednesday, February 1 st , 6:30 PM.
Interested in volunteering at the library? We have periodic orientation
sessions to introduce you to our library and what kinds of work you could
do. Applications are available at the Information Desks (must be signed
by guardian if volunteer is under 18). Volunteers under the age of 14 must
volunteer with a parent or guardian.
• STARTING YOUR SPRING GARDEN - Saturday, February 4 th , 10:30 AM.
Come to this program to learn how to start your plants indoors in time for
planting in the Spring!
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING - Wednesday, February
8 th at 6:30 PM. Did you enjoy a program or service at the library? Support
us and show your appreciation by joining the Friends of the Library!
The Friends of the Library meet monthly to plan fundraisers and other
activities to help support the library’s programs and services.
• MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT! - Thursday, February 9 th , 4:30 PM.
Come to the library to make a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special.
Limit one gift per customer. Craft supplies provided. First come, first
served.
• FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP - Saturday, February 11 th , 10 AM.
Learn more about a wide variety of financial topics at our free financial
planning workshops. Please RSVP to Madelin Ramos, mramos@2020fa.com.
• YOGA - Saturdays, 1 PM. Learn more about yoga, the ancient art based
on a harmonizing system of development for mind, body and spirit. Gain a
sense of well-being, learn more about the origins of yoga and learn some
new poses!
• PASSPORT PROCESSING SERVICE – Tuesday, February 21 st , 12-5 PM,
Wednesday, February 22 nd , 1-7 PM and Thursday, February 23 rd , 1-5 PM.
Do you or someone in your family need a passport? The Harris County
District Clerks Office is provided a free passport processing service for all
ages. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
• FREE TAX HELP WITH THE AARP - Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-5 PM. Get
free tax help from the AARP! Please bring copy of last year’s return, W-2
forms from each employer, all 1099s and receipts or cancelled checks for
itemizing. You must have Social Security card for self and dependents.
First come, first served. Sign up at the Information Desk beginning at 10
AM on Tuesdays and on the signup sheet posted to the front doors after
noon on Fridays.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - These classes will cover a range of topics! Call the
branch for specific class information.
• THE BEAR CREEK BOOK CLUB - 2 nd Monday, 7 PM.
• THE BEAR CREEK MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 3 rd Thursday, 11 AM. The
Library is hosting a mystery book club! All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks
heed this call! Come to this lively group and share your passion for
mysteries!
Weekly Programs
• SAVVY STITCHERS - Every Thursday, 4 PM. The Bear Creek Knitters
Club is a place to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to teach
someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make
sure to bring your needles and yarn.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - Every Friday at 1:30 PM and 4 PM and Saturday,
February 4 th at 3:30 PM. These classes will cover a range of topics
including Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Office Classes, Intro
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