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Name: Virtual: Computers 101
Start: 2020-11-30
End: 2020-11-30
Location: Virtual: Computers 101

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All Day	Closing Libaries closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/26 - 11/29 Branches: Virtual Programs, George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Computers 101 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Description: Computers 101 is a series of virtual classes designed to introduce computers to beginners. We'll discuss the history of computers, the components, and the basics of using one.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: DIY Candy Cane Wreaths All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Need something to decorate the wall for the winter season? Learn how to make your own candy cane wreath using real candy canes!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Book, Humbug! - RESCHEDULED to DEC 11th All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Considered the greatest novelist to come out of the Victorian era. Charles Dickens, books are always witty, at times humorous and at times dark, and reveal societal truths.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Microsoft Publisher 2016: Greeting Cards All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Classes Description: Learn how to create your own greeting card using Microsoft Publisher. This class will discuss how to insert different images and text to create the ideal greeting card for the holiday season.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Holiday Musical Performance - Paragon Brass Ensemble All Day Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Music, Performances Description: Enjoy the classic sounds of the holiday season when members of the Ensemble perform familiar tunes and holiday favorites. Viewers will also hear music representing other countries and cultural traditions around the world.
		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. What's Up This Week? Ep. 18 All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Description: A weekly dose of history facts and trivia from University Branch Library! View Ep. 18	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Virtual: Holiday Countdown Calendar All Day Young Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Learn how to use household items to create a fun treat calendar to countdown until the holidays. This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. Virtual – recorded.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: ESL Phrase of the Day All Day Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Description: Build your English conversation skills by learning a new phrase. This program will be a pre-recorded video. A link to the video will be added here the day of the scheduled program.	Virtual: Microsoft Word - Table of Contents All Day Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Program Type: Computer Classes Description: Join us for a demonstration of how to create and edit the Table of Contents using Microsoft Word. You may view the demonstration video here.
			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Virtual: Mason Jar Meal Challenge: Spa in a Jar All Day Young Adult, Adult Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Let’s create and customize your very own inexpensive DIY gift for the Holiday.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Toddler Time - Sweets and Treats All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: Parent and child activities time for toddlers including songs, stories, and finger plays. This program is recommended for children aged 1-3. This program will be a pre-recorded video.
			This event is in the "Preschool" group. Virtual: Mother Goose Time All Day Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Story Times Description: A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age.
10 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Pro Se Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Conversation Circle 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: ESL Conversation Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bilingual - ESL Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. Registration is required and a Webex link will be delivered prior to the event.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Live - Express Class 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Law Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice. Virtual: Storytime - Pirates 10:15am - 11:15am Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Description: Join us for 13 minutes of songs and stories. This is a pre-recorded event. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/5-zZtYmjRso.
11 am						This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Talk Back Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library Room: Conference Room (Missouri City) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description: Join our discussion of the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Talk Back Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: 12/5 Saturday 11am-12pm
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Literary Lunch League Book Club discussion of "Empty Mansions" 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 100 Description: Join us for a discussion of the book "Empty Mansions" written by Bill Dedman. Copies of this selection may be obtained by calling the Cinco Ranch Branch Library to reserve them for curbside pick up. The meeting will be held via a Zoom
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2 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Live: Write-In: National Novel Writing Month 2:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult, Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 65 Description: During National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), on November 1, participants begin working toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30.
3 pm						This event is in the "Young Adult" group. LIVE: Creative Holiday Cards using PowerPoint 3:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Programs Age Group: Young Adult Required Seats Remaining: 95 Description: Learn how to send exciting digital holiday cards this season! This workshop will demonstrate how to make holiday themed cards and colorful invitations using Microsoft Powerpoint that can be shared and distributed among family and friends.

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