Pasadena Public Library Nov. 09 Newsletter

Pasadena Public Library Newsletter	November 2009

in this issue

:: Texas Cancer Information Database

:: New Computer Classes

:: November Closings Dates

:: Fairmont Book Clubs

:: Extended Hours Reminder

:: Lighted Parade

:: Children's Storytime

Greetings!

Welcome back to the Pasadena Public Library Newsletter!

The holidays are fast approaching and your public library is keeping pace. We've got visits from Santa coming up fast, and be sure to catch us in the City of Pasadena Lighted Parade. Be sure to read the news snippets included here for more information on a few surprises...

We'd also like to thank everyone that either attended or submitted stories for the Miss Tommie Memorial as well as the donors for their generosity.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and be sure to keep tuned for some major changes coming in the next few months!

Website Update

Texas Cancer Information Cancer Care

The Pasadena Public Library System is proud to provide direct access to the Texas Cancer Information Cancer Care database. This database provides information on Texas cancer care services organized by county in an easy to understand question and answer format. For more information, contact Pasadena Public Library or visit our link to the site available on the main PPL page - http://www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/library/
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New Computer Classes

The library's extended hours have allowed us to add more conveniently timed computer classes on Thursday evenings.

Basic Computer & Internet Introduction

Oct. 15 Nov. 5 Dec. 3

Basic Microsoft Word

Oct. 22 Nov. 12 Dec. 10

Resume Writing

Oct. 29 Nov. 19 Dec. 17

November Closings
Mark your calendars!

The Pasadena Public Libraries will be closed for the following holidays:

November 11 - Veterans Day
November 26 to 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Our online services are always available, so if you haven't tried using our Overdrive online content yet, click the link on our main page and give them a try!

Share the joy of reading at one of our themed book clubs!

First Monday Book Club-First Monday Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Branch. The book for November is "A Mercy" by Toni Morrison. December's book discussion will be "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. A limited number of books are available to hand out. Please contact Bill Pierce at the Fairmont Branch for more information. (281)998-1095

Tea Time Mystery Book Club - Keep warm this winter by joining in with the Tea Time Mystery Book Club hosted at the Fairmont Branch on the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and be sure to contact Lucy Turoff for upcoming book selections! (281)998-1095

REMINDER

Extended Library Hours

We've increased our hours to meet patron's needs!

CENTRAL

Monday 10 am to 6 pm

               Tuesday 10 am to 9 pm
               Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm
               Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
               Friday 10 am to 6 pm
               Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
               Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm

Fairmont Branch

Monday 1 pm to 9 pm
   Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm
         Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm
    Thursday 10 am to 6 pm
Friday 10 am to 6 pm

The Library Joins the Holiday Lighted Parade!

Christmas Lights! Holiday Tunes! Library Action!

Come on out to the City of Pasadena Holiday Lighted Parade on December 5th along the Fairmont Parkway and enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday music and cheer!

Keep your eyes open for the Pasadena Library float and get your chance to win an early gift from Santa and the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. so be sure to get a good viewing spot early!

For more parade information, visit the Lighted Parade information link.

Santa! Santa! Santa!

- We've finally heard back from the North Pole and Santa will be visiting with us again this year! Santa's confirmed a visit to Fairmont Branch on December 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will then drop by the Main Branch on December 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring the kids, and don't forget your camera!

Children's Storytime

We're continuing to enjoy weekly storytime and want to share the fun! Bring the kids to the Fairmont Branch every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and then again to the Main branch every Friday at 10:30 a.m. There will be crafts, stories and other surprises planned so bring your smiles and your funny bones!

Don't let your friends catch you with that stack of outdated floppy discs!

Support the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library!

Support your local library while you upgrade your storage capabilities and impress your friends and family by showing off your new "Friends of the Pasadena Public Library" computer flash drive!

Store your homework, take your digital documents on your key chain, or keep photos of your kids, nieces and nephews organized and portable in your pocket or purse, ready to share on any computer!

Priced at $11 apiece, this 1 gigabyte drive is available at the Friend's Bookstore at the Main branch as well as the Fairmont Branch circulation desk. Flash drives make a great holiday gift for that tech-savvy family member, too...