League City Area News

Helen Hall library Photo by Marilyn Clark, League City Area News Online

What's happening at the Helen Hall library

August 29, 2007

Story Times at Helen Hall Library

LEAGUE CITY—Helen Hall Library in League City offers free story times beginning Tuesday, September 11.

Story times run from Sept. 11 and end on Nov. 14, 2007.

Toddler story time, for 0-2 year olds, is held on Tuesdays at 10:15 am and 11:00 am until November 13.

Puppets, masks, hats, music, stories, fingerplays and action rhymes are used in an engaging manner to entice the 0-3 year old toddler into the world of BOOKS. This is a bonding time for toddler and parent, as well as a socialization period for the little ones. Parents receive a copy of each week's activities, as well as suggestions for at home fun.

Preschool story time, for 3-5 year olds, is held on Wednesdays at 10:15 am and 11:00 am until November 14.

Books, puppets, music, fingerplays, masks, and flannelboard activities attract the 3-5 year old child to the world of the library. The focus of this program is on socialization with others in a fun-filled atmosphere revolving around BOOKS. Each week the children will make a simple craft to help them remember the story. . . and to provide warm memories of the fun to be had at Helen Hall Library! Call the Youth Services Desk for more information at 281-554-1113. Visit us online at www.leaguecitylibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Board at Helen Hall Library

LEAGUE CITY—Helen Hall Library in League City hosts a Teen Advisory Board. The Teen Advisory Board is made up of teens ages 12-18 from local schools and home schools. Participation in the Teen Advisory Board can count as community, volunteer, or leadership hours for organizations such as Honor Society.

Meetings are generally held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the Children's Theater of Helen Hall Library. The meeting schedule for Fall 2007 is as follows: Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 and Nov. 28. Visit us online at www.leaguecitylibrary.org.

For more information call Jenny Brewer, Teen Librarian, at 281-554-1108.

Computer Classes at Helen Hall Library

LEAGUE CITY—Helen Hall Library in League City will host free computer classes that will introduce the participant to basic Internet skills, such as finding driving directions or locating addresses of people. E-mail tips, using the library on-line catalog, and searching on-line databases will also be included. Classes will be held at 1:30pm on the following Wednesdays;

Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 14. Class size is limited and registration is required.

Register by calling 281-554-1101.

Antiques Round Table at Helen Hall Library

LEAGUE CITY—Helen Hall Library in League City will host an Antiques Round Table: Discussion of Provenance at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24

in the Helen Hall Library boardroom, first floor. Bring an item with provenance to share. Tell a story about this antique.

Register with Adult Services, 281-554-1101.