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Before you buy that Kindle, Nook or iPad

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 11:46am

Planning to take advantage of the great after -Thanksgiving sales?  Free eBooks , eAudios and eVideos are available from the library to go with all these devices.  Yes, I did say “free. ”   Like any other library item, you can borrow these from the library.  They return themselves at the end of your loan period and you NEVER get an overdue fine.

If you are considering purchasing one of these devices (or a similar, less expensive brand) make sure you check out our digital catalog.  To make sure that bargain is a real library bargain check out our list of  compatible & incompatible  devices to be sure your reader or player will work with the library collection.

Decoupage Art Program

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 3:49pm

Decoupage the Easy WayThis month’s Family Art program features decoupage art boxes.  You and your family can learn to make these unique boxes for free and for fun!   Every family will leave with at least one decorated box.  The Friends of Maud Marks Library are providing all supplies.  All  you need to do is join us on Friday, September 30th at 1:15 in the meeting room .   Since KISD schools have early release that afternoon this is an ideal activity for family or friends!

And the Runner Up is...

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 10:31am

If you liked this year’s Gulf Coast Reads selection (One Amazing Thing) you should consider reading the runner up book, Zeitoun by Dave Eggers .  This New York Times bestselling title is also a 2010 American Book Award winner and the choice for this month's Evening Book Club discussion.

Excel Classes

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 1:53pm

Free Microsoft Excel classes will be taught 7pm Tuesday September 6th and 13th at the Maud Marks Branch Library.  Whether you are new to Excel or just need a refresher this class is for you.  You can register for either class online or by calling the library 281-492-8592.  Registration is limited

 

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wii Bowling Tournament

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 4:43pm

 

Photos of the fun from our 1st ever wii Bowling Tournament are up on our website.  Almost forty folks – ages 4 to age “none of your business” participated.  We all had a lot of fun.  As a matter of fact we had so much fun that we’re doing this again in August (before school starts up)!

Here are the results of this tournament:

1st Place: Team Ready to Read

2nd Place: Harry Potter

3rd Place: Team Red Rock Timberlines

 

Two teams placed for Highest Single Game Score

1st place : Team Ready to Read (high game 198)

2nd place: Team Harry Potter (high game 191)

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