Woodcreek February 2018

• JOB-SEARCH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP - Monday & Tuesday, February
12 th and 13 th , 5:30-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. This workshop is
designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying for a
position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a
large company. The tips that are presented can help any applicant plan
a more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression. Learn
how to write a better resumé, research prospective employers, interview
for a job, improve non-verbal skills, make a great first impression, network
and much more. Reservations not required. Late arrivals welcome.
Different topics each night. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the
Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
• ANCIENT EMPIRES-GREECE - Saturday, February 17 th , 1-3 PM,
Multi-purpose Room. In this second of three programs on Ancient Empires,
former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the
roles that topography, mythology and science have played in the history
and development of Greece. She will talk about the country’s city-states,
philosophy, drama, art and architecture of the classical period, as well
as Alexander the Great, the conquest of Asia Minor, Persia and Egypt
during the Hellenistic period. She will also touch upon Mycenae, the
Trojan War and Homer.
• COLLEGE FAIR - Thursday, February 22 nd , 6-7:30 PM, Meeting Room.
Representatives from colleges and universities will be on hand to share
information about their programs with current high school students and
parents or guardians. Learn about educational opportunities available at
the colleges, as well as admission requirements, financial aid, student housing
and more. For a list of colleges that will be here, check with the library.
• GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - Saturday, February 24 th , 10-11 AM,
Meeting Room. Jessica Ford from Greyhound Pets of America/Houston
will discuss the history of greyhounds. She will also talk about their care,
their suitability as pets and the adoption process. Learn more about this
breed of dog, their needs, energy levels and personalities.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, February 6 th , 10 AM
MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, February 13 th , 10 AM
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, February 15 th , 10 AM
MS Excel: Charts: Thursday, February 22 nd , 10 AM
Introduction to Facebook: Monday, February 26 th , 12 Noon
MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, February 28 th , 10 AM
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, February 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning
Lab. (reservations not required)
EVENTS
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, February 7 th ,
12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is News of
the World, written by Paulette Jiles. Those attending are invited to bring
a lunch, if desired.
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, February 15 th , beginning
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is At the Water’s
Edge, written by Sara Gruen.
• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, February 6 th and 20 th , 6-8
PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from
beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share
tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. On
the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a fun,
relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills and
share their love of this popular card game with others.
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• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, February 9 th and 23 rd , 1-2 PM;
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for
individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their
English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles”
provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a
relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing
their English skills.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• YA: VALENTINE CARDS - Wednesday, February 7 th , 4-5 PM, Conference
Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will create custom Valentine’s Day cards
for friends and family.
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