Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Montgomery County Memorial Library System! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Mitchell Library: Kn
George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Calling all Needlecrafters! Come by the Mitchell Library to socialize while you work on your craft projects. Open to anyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecraft. Bring your own work-in progress and supplies.
We meet from 10:00-11:30 on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month in the large meeting room. 
Ages 18 and up. 
Questions? Email jennifer.giele@countylibrary.org
Malcolm Purvis (Magn
Malcolm Purvis Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 10 am (Every Wednesday at 10 am)
An interactive program of stories, music, rhymes, and a craft. All Ages.
Tullis Library | Bas
R. B. Tullis Branch - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 10:00am
An introduction into Microsoft Word. 
West Library: Adult
Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Come play Mahjong at the library every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm-3pm. We have sets but feel free to bring your own if you have one! Beginners welcome.
South Library:  Gums
South Regional Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 2:00 p.m.

Please join us at the South Regional Library for lively discussion and trivia of our selected mystery book. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 936-522-2697 if you have any questions or would like to register for this event.

The featured book for May is Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild. 

Limited free copies of the upcoming book club selection will be raffled off during the book club meeting. There will also be a chance to register and receive a free copy starting at 10:00 AM the day of registration. 

This book club session is full and registration is closed. Sponsored by South Montgomery County Friends of the Library.
Mitchell Library: Ad
George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Not sure what to read next? Let us pick the book for you! The Mitchell evening book club reads a mix of fiction and non-fiction selections and meets the 3rd Wednesday every month for a lively discussion of the current book. We meet from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Community Room. Space is limited and registration is required. If you have questions or would like to register please e-mail jennifer.giele@countylibrary.org. Registration will open after the April meeting. Ages 18 and up. 

May's selection is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  Sponsored by South Montgomery County Friends of the Library.
South Library | Powe
South Regional Library - MCMLS
Wednesday, May 15, 200PM

PowerPoint: This class will teach you how to create a slideshow; add and edit text, graphics, and tables; and set up transitions and timings. 

 

Central Library: Tee
Central Branch - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16
Help us decorate the Young Adult area for Summer Reading by coloring your own planet! Stop by the Young Adult area from May 16th through May 30th to participate. The planets that are turned in at the Reference desk will be hung in the Young Adult area during Summer Reading for all to see!

Teens 13-17. 
West Library: Play D
Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Come out to West Branch Library for one of our children's play days! Aimed at babies and toddlers, kiddos can come into our meeting room to explore, socialize, and play with a variety of toys for our themed play days! Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun or rest and chat while the kids have a great time! For ages 0-6.
South Library: Toddl
South Regional Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Visit the library for some special playtime with your toddler! Toddler Playdate provides age appropriate toys and books for babies and toddlers to explore with their caregivers. Caregivers can also use this opportunity to socialize and make connections with other families.
Toddler Playdate is intended for babies who are crawling up to toddlers aged 3 years. Older siblings are permitted so long as they are able to play gently. Please no running, throwing, climbing, or roughhousing. No registration required. 
For more information, contact the South Children's Desk at 936-522-2712.

Sponsored by South Montgomery County Friends of the Library.
Mitchell Library: Ex
George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 10am-11am

Excel 101 (Adults): You will learn about the basics of Excel including: cells, alignment, formatting, lists, and headers and footers.

101: Learn the basics of Excel including: cells, alignment, formatting, lists, and headers and footers

102: Learn common functions and formulas.

 

Malcolm Purvis (Magn
Malcolm Purvis Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 10 am (Every Thursday at 10 am)
Join the Malcolm Purvis Library for a fun program designed for the littlest member of your family. Each Thursday, we'll meet in our community room for songs, stories, and play time. Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can interact in a stress free enviroment created just for them. Ages 0-2.
Preregistration is encouraged! Older siblings are welcome.
Central Library | Ba
Central Branch - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 11:00am
An introduction into Microsoft Word.
SOUTH LIBRARY  - Pow
South Regional Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 12 pm
Join us as Kelly Reckford from Healthy Texas Vegan will provides a class that will shine a light on the foods and nutrients to prioritize for optimal brain health. The class will guide participants through the research supporting a low-fat plant - based diet for maintaining brain function and minimizing risk for cognitive decline. The class features a cooking demonstration of delicious recipes made from a selection of brain power foods, along with easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.  Sponsored by South Montgomery County Friends of the Library .
Mitchell Library:  N
George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 1:00 pm
Come join us for an enjoyable discussion of Oliver Darkshire's Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller. This entertaining book relates anecdotes about the bookselling profession and Oliver's own experience in an antiquarian book shop.

Any adult is invited to attend the discussion and have light refreshments with other nonfiction aficionados. For more information, contact Jacqueline Greene, Reference Librarian, at 936.442.7728, ext. 2725 or at jgreene@countylibrary.org Sponsored by South Montgomery County Friends of the Library.
Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Join us at the Charles B. Stewart-West branch on the third Thursday of the month for a discussion of popular fiction and non-fiction titles. 
Tullis Library: Jack
R. B. Tullis Branch - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 3-5pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-5pm)

Join us after school in the meeting room for some Jackbox games!

Jackbox games are interactive games that you play on your phone/device. The audience can contain up to 10,000 people, so bring all your friends!
Snacks will be provided.
Ages 13-17.
West Library: Teen G
Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Get your game face on because it is on like Donkey Kong!
Multiple games to choose from. Snacks will be provided.
Please assemble in the meeting room.
Meador Library Youth
R. F. Meador Branch - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Join us every month for a different topic! Learn about computer hardware and software, principles of coding, computing history, and more! Ages 8-12
Meador Branch: Chess
R. F. Meador Branch - MCMLS
Thursday, May 16, 5:30 PM (Thursdays, 5:30 PM)
Are you a chess pro? Or maybe you've always wanted to learn how to play? Head on over to the Meador Branch for our Chess Club! We meet on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 5:30-7 PM. All ages and skill levels welcome! Simply head to the Teen section in the back of the library and come ready to play chess! No registration required!
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