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Most Popular Summer Reads

What were the most popular adult titles during the summer here at Kingwood Branch Library?  Take a look below and find out!:

Fiction

  1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson
  2. Toys, by James Patterson & Neil McMahon
  3. A Separate Peace, by John Knowles
  4. Hell's Corner, by David Baldacci
  5. Eve, by Iris Johansen
  6. Save Me, by Lisa Scottoline
  7. American Assassin, by Vince Flynn
  8. The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton
  9. The Confession, by John Grisham
  10. The Land of Painted Caves, by Jean Auel

Organizing and Decluttering with Ellen

Do you struggle to keep your work or living spaces together?  If so, join us on Tuesday, August 30th, at 1:00 P.M. as local professional organizer Ellen Delap, CPO, shares with participants how to declutter and organize the areas in which you spend the majority of your time.  This free program will take place in the downstairs Community Room.  No registration is required.  Don't miss it!

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Blood Drive

Once again, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be on site in the Community Room on Monday, August 22nd, from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. to received blood donations from the public.  Walk-ins are accepted, but it is encouraged to sign up ahead of time for an appointment at the reference desk upstairs or at the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website here.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to give the gift of life!

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Top Reads in July

What did everyone read in July?  Take a look below at the titles Kingwood adults checked out the most and see if you find something worth reading before the summer is over!

Fiction

  1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson
  2. Eve, by Iris Johansen
  3. The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton
  4. Breaking Silence, by Linda Castillo
  5. Toys, by James Patterson and Neil McMahon

Looking for work? We can help!

Representatives from Workforce Solutions will be joining us again this month to help you improve your chances of finding and landing a job!  On Thursday, August 11th, at 1:00 P.M., learn about "Resumes and Job Applications" in the Training Lab.  The following week, come again on Thursday, August 18th at 1:00 P.M. for "Job Interviews" and find out how to communicate better to a prospective employer in an interview.  Space is limited, so register today! 

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