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The Week @ the Katy Library – February 8th Edition

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 12:55pm

On Thursday, February 11th at 7:00pm, you have to chance to become a Friend of the Katy Library.  Have you wondered who these Friends are?  They’re people just like you who love the library and want to give back.  Some Friends help keep the back garden looking good.  Some Friends help organize the donated books for sale.  Some Friends donate money.  We love ALL our Friends!  Stop by on Thursday night to see just what the Friends do, and by all means – join them!

 

 

From Fired to Hired

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 12:29pm

Fired to HiredThe job search process over the past year has become agonizing for many people.  Trying to get noticed by prospective employers who want online-only, one-way communication with you can make the toughest person throw their hands in the air.  Last year, Tory Johnson wrote Fired to Hired: Bouncing Back from Job Loss to Get to Work Right Now.  It’s the most practical, information-packed book I’ve seen out on the subject.  It was recently featured on the Dave Ramsey Show.

 

 

The Week @ the Katy Library – February 1st Edition

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 2:19pm

The first week of February is packed full of special events for adults at the library. At 10:30am on Tuesday, our weekly job seminar will cover the topic “Networking.” Also on Tuesday, the AARP Tax-Aide helpers will be here from 12:30-4:30pm to help you file your annual income taxes. On Thursday at 3:30pm, come learn from a local health professional about diabetes and how to control it. Saturday has a special Black History Month Poetry Reading with Alice Redditt at 1:00pm. On top of all this, our monthly Hispanic Book Club meets Wednesday at 6:00pm, and the monthly Mystery Book Club meets Saturday at 10:30am.

 

 

The Story Behind the Song

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:47pm

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the SongDid you know that the song “Stop in the Name of Love” was written by a man who had just been caught cheating on his girlfriend? She was standing at a motel in front of him with a bat when the phrase came out of his mouth. Not the best moment for the phrase, but what a great song! Take a look at Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song to find out all the interesting stories behind some of the most popular songs of the past few decades.

 

The Trump Card

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:05pm

The Trump CardShe has her mother’s beauty and her father’s business sense.  You don’t know whether to love her or cower away in fear.  She’s Ivanka Trump, and she’s written a new book packed full of great advice for getting ahead in the world.  Take a look at The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life.

 

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