Downloadable Books and Audio!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 6:40pm

This week I did something for the very first time.  I read a book . . . entirely on my computer!  That's right, I traded the pleasure of turning pages between my fingers for the convenience of advancing digital pages on my laptop.  And, to my surprise, I enjoyed it almost every bit as much as the real thing!  Did you know that the library offers access to downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, not to mention videos and music?  Well, we do! 

Declutter and Décor for Spring

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 4:12pm

Join us at the library on Thursday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, as Ellen Delap, CPO, and Leslie Sarmiento present Declutter and Décor for Spring, a free program offering tools and techniques for revitalizing your home this season.  Ellen will discuss challenges and strategies for decluttering your home, and Leslie will cover space planning and accessorizing in an effort to freshen up your home.  No registration is required.  Don't miss this free and informative program!

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Garden Beauty at the Library!

Submitted by Christi Whittington on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 5:14pm
Kingwood Branch Library has been blessed with angels – the Kingwood Garden Club plants and maintains the gardens in front of the library and has for years now. Beautiful gardens beckon all those who enter the library and entice customers to check out garden books so they may duplicate the lovely scenery at their homes. We have many garden books that are perfect for Kingwood gardeners including Howard Garrett’s Plants for Houston and the Gulf Coast Area, Sally Wasowski’s

New library Key Transfer Ceremony

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 4:29pm

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, City of Houston officials transferred management of the newly constructed Kingwood Branch Library building to Harris County officials during a special ceremony at the entrance of the new building.  Below is the first part of video shot during the ceremony.  Click here to see the second part.  Click here to see photos of the event. 

AARP Tax Help - Different Location for 2010

Submitted by Christi Whittington on Sat, 02/06/2010 - 5:40pm

For the first time in more years than I care to remember Kingwood Branch is not the location for the AARP Tax Help in the Kingwood area.  Due to our move to the new location during the tax preparation time period, AARP will be at the Kingwood First Baptist Church located at 3500 Woodland Hills this year.  The date and times will be the same - each Wednesday from now until April 14th, from 10 AM until 1:30 PM. 

Many of these volunteers have been coming to the Kingwood Branch Library with the AARP Tax Help group for more than a dozen years.  I feel like a part of the family didn't come for the annual visit!

We do still have some tax forms and publications available; they are in the foyer of the library right by the meeting room entrance. 

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