Seven Meadows February 2018
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and parents or guardians. Learn about educational opportunities<br />
available at the colleges, as well as admission requirements, financial<br />
aid, student housing and more. For a list of colleges that will be here,<br />
check with the library.<br />
• GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th , 10-11 AM,<br />
Meeting Room. Jessica Ford from Greyhound Pets of America/Houston<br />
will discuss the history of greyhounds. She will also talk about their<br />
care, their suitability as pets and the adoption process. Learn more<br />
about this breed of dog, their needs, energy levels and personalities.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in<br />
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.<br />
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Excel: Charts: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 22 nd , 10 AM<br />
Introduction to Facebook: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 26 th , 12 Noon<br />
MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 10 AM<br />
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning<br />
Lab. (reservations not required)<br />
EVENTS<br />
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th ,<br />
12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is News of<br />
the World, written by Paulette Jiles. Those attending are invited to<br />
bring a lunch, if desired.<br />
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , beginning<br />
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is At the Water’s<br />
Edge, written by Sara Gruen.<br />
• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, <strong>February</strong> 6 th and 20 th , 6-8<br />
PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from<br />
beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share<br />
tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. On<br />
the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a fun,<br />
relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills<br />
and share their love of this popular card game with others.<br />
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, <strong>February</strong> 9 th and 23 rd ,<br />
1-2 PM; Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a<br />
program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to<br />
practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation<br />
Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people<br />
to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing<br />
while practicing their English skills.<br />
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12<br />
• YA: VALENTINE CARDS - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th , 4-5 PM, Conference<br />
Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will create custom Valentine’s<br />
Day cards for friends and family.<br />
• FREE SAT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th , 10:30<br />
AM-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. A representative from Princeton Review will<br />
administer a practice test to college-bound students in grades 9 through<br />
12. This practice test will prepare students for the actual SAT test. The<br />
scores on this practice test will only be shared with the student; they will<br />
not be sent to any educational institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a<br />
non-graphing calculator if available. Registration is required.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 14 th , 4-5 PM,<br />
Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to<br />
meet with others who share the same love for great books and have a<br />
lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or<br />
disliked. Those attending are invited to talk about Every Day, written<br />
by David Levithan.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 4-5<br />
PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades<br />
9-12 are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and<br />
suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to young<br />
adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends<br />
while helping to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups<br />
at these activities.)<br />
28 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter