malcolm purvis library, magnolia, Texas, ANNOUNCES Events for January 2023

MAGNOLIA, Texas:  The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in January 2023 at Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton Street, Magnolia, Texas. 

All events take place at the Malcolm Purvis Library:

Monthly or Bi-Monthly Events at the Library-

Tuesday, January 17^th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Genealogy @ Magnolia Library: Let's Get Started

Come by the Magnolia Library to Meet & Greet the new Genealogy Librarian of the Conroe Central branch's Genealogy & History Room. Discover the treasures you can find there to further your family & local histories. Start your family tree and discover why so many people love this hobby, perfect for adults, teens, and families.

Third Thursday, November 19^th at 2:00 pm – Adult Craft

Ages 18+. To be announced. Preregistration Required!

Weekly Events at the Library

Wednesdays at 10:00am, January 11^th, 17^th, and 25^th - Family Storytime – Ages 3-5

Join us for an interactive and energetic program filled with books, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Storytimes make learning together even more fun! Preregistration is encouraged!

All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - www.countylibrary.org

r.f. meador library, willis, Texas, ANNOUNCES Events for

January 2023

willis, Texas:  The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in January 2023 at 709 W Montgomery St, Willis, Texas. 

All events take place at the R.F. Meador Library:

Monthly or Bi-Monthly Events at the Library

Second Monday, January, 9^th at 10am-11am- Preschool Playdate

Ages 0-5 years.

Purposeful play, endless imagination! Come join the fun where little ones can build and play while meeting new friends. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to play alongside their children.

Third Thursday, January, 19^th, at 10am-12pm- Genealogy: Getting Started

All Ages.

Come by the Willis Meador Library to Meet & Greet the new Genealogy Librarian of the Conroe Central branch's Genealogy & History Room. Discover the treasures you can find there to further your family & local histories. Start your family tree, and find out why so many people love this hobby, perfect for adults, teens, and families.

Fourth Monday, January, 23^rd at 10am and 4:30pm- LEGO Club

Ages 4-12 years.

Join us for an hour of free play, fun, and creativity as we build with LEGO!

Weekly Events at the Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January, 4^th, 10^th, 11^th, 17^th, 18^th, 24^th, 25^th, 31^st, at 10 AM-10:40AM- Family Storytime

Ages 0-5 years.

Join us for songs, stories, and more at Family Storytime! This program is geared to children five and under with their caregivers. This program requires registration.

All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - www.countylibrary.org

GEORGE AND CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL LIBRARY, The WOOdlands, Texas, ANNOUNCES Events for

January 2023

The Woodlands, Texas:  The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in January 2023 at George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, Texas. 

All events take place at the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library:

Featured Events at the Library

Wednesday, January 18^th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm – Genealogy @Mitchell: Let’s Get Started – All Ages
Come by the Mitchell Library to Meet and Greet the new Genealogy Librarian of the Conroe Central branch’s Genealogy & History Room. Discover the treasures you can find there to further your family & local histories.  Start your family tree and discover why so many people love this hobby, which is perfect for adults, teens, and families.

Tuesday, January 24^th at 6:00 pm – Song Solutions: Motions, Potions and Emotions – Ages 0-12
Come join the Mitchell Library for fun, zany, silly, musical, and danncing mayhem with Mr. Mark!  There will be science demos, live music, and more. 

Monthly Events at the Library

First Wednesday, January 4^th from 10:00 am-11:30 am – Adult Needlecrafts: Knit & Stitch

Calling all Needlecrafters!  Come by the Mitchell Library Large Meeting Room 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.

First Thursday, January 5^th at 1:00 pm – Adult Fiction Book Club
Join us in Large Meeting Room 102 for an interesting discussion on this month’s selection, My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.  A modern masterpiece from one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, My Brilliant Friend, is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted story about friendship.  Space is limited and registration is required.

Monday, January 9^th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm– Teen Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament– Teens 13-17

Join us at the Mitchell Library where we’re throwin’ it back to Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament on Wii.  Prizes will be awarded, and snacks will be provided.  Registration appreciated. 

Second Tuesday, January 10^th at 1:30 pm – Adult Crafternoons

If you’ve got hundreds of “pins” on Pinterest, but just can’t get started, Crafternoons is for you!  Each month will feature a free craft that adults 18+ can create.  Registration is required.  No advanced skills are needed; crafts are self-directed with instructions provided.  By registering, you are reserving a craft packet for yourself to create while at the meeting.  January’s craft will be a DIY Pendant Necklace!

Saturday, January 14^th and January 28^th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm – Kid Zone – Ages 0-12

Join us at Mitchell Library for an assortment of fun, family-friendly activities, including coloring pages, board games, and building toys.  There is something for everyone!  This event is a come-and-go activity, and children must be supervised by an adult. 

Third Tuesday, January 17^th at 6:30 pm – Adult BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club

Choose your own book in this book club with a twist!  Every month will have a different theme, and then YOU pick what title to read!  Come to the meeting and share what you have read, and build your reading list from the recommendations of others!  Registration required.  January’s theme is Thriller/Suspense.

Third Wednesday, January 18^th at 6:30pm – Adult Evening Book Club

Not sure what to read next?  Let us pick the book for you!  The Mitchell Evening Book Club reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction selections and meets monthly for a lively discussion of the current book.  Registration is required.  January’s selection is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. 

Third Thursday, January 19^th at 1:00pm – Adult Nonfiction Book Club

The Nonfiction Book Club will discuss Paleontologist Steve Brussatte’s The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World.  Sixty-six million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome creatures vanished and today remain one of Earth’s greatest mysteries.  This book reveals their thrilling, 200-million-year-long story.  Any adult may attend.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Monday, January 23^rd from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm– Teen Movie Night– Teens 13-17

Join us for a TEENS-ONLY showing of Jurassic Park Dominion (Rated PG-13).  Candy, popcorn, and pizza will be served.  Registration required. 

Fourth Wednesday, January 25^th at 6:30 pm – Adult Evening Mystery Book Club

Do you love a good mystery or thriller?  Join us for a different book selection each month.  Share your views and make new friends!  January’s selection is The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont.

Last Thursday, January 26^th at 1:00pm – Adult Movie Matinee

Come see Mrs. Harris Goes to Parris (2022; Rated Pg-13).  In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress.  After working to fund her dream of owning this dress, Mrs. Harris embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change her outlook and try the future of the House of Dior. 
Weekly Events at the Library

Mondays from 10:00 am-11:00 am - Tiny Tots Library Play Time – Ages 3 and younger

A Family Place Library weekly event.  This come-and-go program at the Mitchell Library encourages play with educational toys and activities that target early literacy.  Spend time together, play in a playgroup atmosphere, make friends, and visit with other parents.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am & 11:00 am - Family Storytime – Ages 5 and younger

Join us at Mitchell Library for a morning of stories.  This storytime program is geared for children five and younger and a caregiver and emphasizes stories and activities for toddlers. It is also a great way to meet other families in the area with young children.

Tuesdays from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm – Teen Girls Who Code – Ages 12-17

Learn to code with professional women of ExxonMobil in this 12-week session of Girls Who Code!  Registration is required.  We ask that girls plan to attend at least 8 of the 12 sessions as space is limited. 

All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - www.countylibrary.org

R.B. Tullis Library, New Caney, Texas, ANNOUNCES Events for

January 2023

NEw Caney, Texas:  The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in January 2023 at R.B. Tullis Library, 21569 Hwy 59, TX. 

All events take place at the R.B. Tullis Library:

Monthly Events at the Library-

Second Wednesday, January 11^th   at 10:00 am –Book Club

January book club is Reader's Choice! Come with one or two of your recent reads and be ready to tell the group about why you loved them. Leave the meeting with a fabulous new reading list!

Last Tuesday, January 31^st at 10:00 am – Needlecraft Club

Calling all Needlecrafters! Come by the Tullis 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 will meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am.

Fourth Monday, January 23^rd at 4:00 pm- Pokemon Club- Ages 5-12

R.B. Tullis Library is proud to present a Pokémon program for kids ages 5 to 12! Kids are welcome to bring their own cards or handheld games to play with other participants. Pokémon Go lures are provided. This program happens once monthly.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Tuesday, January 17th at 5:00 pm- Art School- Ages 6-12

R.B. Tullis Library presents a craft program for patrons between the ages of 6 and 12 years old! Supplies and instructions are provided by the library and you provide the imagination.  This program happens once monthly.

This month will feature a “How to Draw Your Favorite Characters!”

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Fourth Thursday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm- Preteen Hangout- Ages 9-12

R.B. Tullis Library presents Preteen Hangout, a program for ages 9 to 12. Join us for various activities, such as video games, crafts, and more. This program happens once monthly.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Weekly Events at the Library

Tuesdays at 10:00 am – Lapsit Storytime – Ages 0-18 months

R.B. Tullis Library presents Lapsit Storytime, which features songs, finger plays, and rhymes geared toward 0 – 18 months. There will be free play with age-appropriate toys during the second half of the program. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to play alongside their children. This program happens once weekly.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Tuesdays at 2:50 pm– Teen Hangout – Ages 13-17

All teens are welcome to join us in the meeting room to hang out after school and enjoy refreshments. Each week will feature different activities, such as games, Legos, movies, and crafts. The snacks are provided. 

Wednesdays at 10:00 am – Preschool Storytime – Ages 3-5

R.B. Tullis Library presents Preschool Storytime. Join us as we enjoy themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 3 to 5. An age-appropriate craft is provided at the end of the Storytime. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children. This program happens once weekly.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Thursdays at10:00 am – Toddler Storytime – Ages 18 months-3

R.B. Tullis Library presents Preschool Storytime. Join us as we enjoy themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18 months to 3. An age-appropriate craft is provided at the end of the Storytime. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children. This program happens once weekly.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Other Events at the Library

January 14^th at 10:00 am – Spring Gardening

Join Master Gardener Bob Dailey as we learn all about Spring gardening!

January 17th at 10:00am – Genealogy @ Tullis: Let’s Get Started

Come by the RB Tullis Library to Meet & Greet the new Genealogy Librarian of the Conroe Central branch's Genealogy & History Room. Discover the treasures you can find there to further your family & local histories. Start your family tree, and discover why so many people love this hobby, perfect for adults, teens, and families.

January 20^th at 10:00 am – Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües– Ages 0-5

R.B. Tullis Library presents Bilingual Storytime. Join us as we enjoy themed stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0 to 5. An age-appropriate craft is provided at the end of the Storytime. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children. This program happens once monthly.

La Biblioteca R.B. Tullis presenta Cuentos Bilingües. Únete a disfrutar cuentos, canciones, y rimas para niños de edades 0 a 5. Una pequeña manualidad será dada al final del evento. Padres y guardianes están invitados y esperemos que se unan a participar junto a los niños. Este programa sucede una vez al mes.

Pre-registration is not required. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the start of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

For more information, please call (936) 522-2895.