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How does the market work?

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 2:26pm

Do you ever get confused about the business of Wall Street?  Do you wonder how it affects the economy and vice versa?  If so, join us on Monday, August 9th, in the Community Room at 7:00 PM for a free program titled "Overview of Financial Markets," presented by Alberto Antenangeli, Executive Director of Investment Bank North America Technology Center for JPMorganChase.  No registration is required!  Don't miss out on this free and informative program!

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End of summer party!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 10:53am

Hey, teens!  The summer is almost over and school is almost here, but there is still some fun to be had!  Join us this Thursday, August 5th, for one final bash in the Community Room at 4:30 PM for snacks, prizes, and "Just Dance" on the Wii!  Also, if you were a part of the Summer Reading Program and read at least five books, don't forget to stop in the Hideout upstairs to claim your prize!

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Let's Talk Mystery!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:02pm

Would you like to meet a local Kingwood author?  If so, then join us Monday, August 2nd, at 7:00 PM in the Community Room as mystery author Gayle Wigglesworth provides information about various types of mysteries and discusses her own favorite authors.  Want a taste of Gayle's work?  Check these out: Cruisin' for a Brusin', Intrigue in Italics, Tea is for Terror, and Washington Weirdos.

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Top 10 Summer Fiction Reads

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 4:47pm

What's everyone reading this summer?  If you're curious, take a look below at the top circulated fiction here at Kingwood Branch Library for the months of June and July.  You just might get some ideas before the adult summer reading program ends!  It's not too late to log your titles here for a chance at a prize!

1. Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness, by Tilly Bagshawe

2. 61 Hours: A Reacher Novel, by Lee Child

3. Deliver Us From Evil, by David Baldacci

Board games, manga & anime!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 10:58am

Calling all teens! Summer is almost over, but we've still got lots of great things happening at your library! If you're feeling "board," come to Tuesday's (20th) Vintage board games at 4:30.  If you're the more artistic type, then join us on Thursday, the 22nd, for Anime/Manga day. We'll have a chance to practice drawing manga and anime and watch some anime videos at 4:30.  And don't forget, there's still time to read your 5 books and receive a free book! All you have to do is sign up for the teen reading program! We'll see YOU at the library!
 

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