Community Events

Selected Community Events

College Station's 75th Birthday Celebration

Nov 16, 2013 N/A

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Celebration and Exhibit of College Station's 75 years

Linda Harvell

Free Family Movie

May 18, 2013 2 - 4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Please join us for a free family movie. We will be serving free popcorn and lemonade. Contact the library to find out which movie we will be showing. This program will take place in our front meeting room.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Library Reading Group

May 16, 2013 Meet and Greet 6:30 - 7 PM, Book Discussion 7 - 8 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
This month, the reading group will be discussing "The Birds" by Daphne DuMaurier. Please read the story and watch the film by Alfred Hitchcock before the meeting. If arriving after 7 p.m., go to the door at the front left corner of the building.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

One-on-one computer help

May 20, 2013 7 - 8 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
We have a volunteer who will be providing free one-on-one computer help on Monday evenings from 7 to 8. Reservations are not required, but please sign in at the Reference Desk. Help will be provided in one of the computer rooms or on laptops in one of the group study rooms.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Free computer class - Intro to MS Word

May 20, 2013 1 - 3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Free computer class in the library's front meeting room; introduction to Microsoft Word; class will be held on laptops (the library has some; you're also welcome to bring your own); class size is limited, but reservations are not required; for more information, contact the Reference Desk

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

One-on-one computer help

May 13, 2013 7 - 8 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
We have a volunteer who will be providing free one-on-one computer help on Monday evenings from 7 to 8. Reservations are not required, but please sign in at the Reference Desk. Help will be provided either in one of the computer rooms or on laptops in one of the group study rooms.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov

Free computer class - Computer Basics

May 13, 2013 1 - 3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Free computer class in the library's front meeting room; class will be held on laptops (the library has some, but you are also welcome to bring your own); class size is limited, but reservations are not required; no experience necessary

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Free Foreign Film (PG-13)

May 8, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
recent film directed by a Lebanese woman; in Arabic, Russian, and English, with English subtitles; rated PG-13; The women in a Lebanese village try a variety of tricks to stop their husbands from starting a religious war within the town. Call the Reference Desk to find out the name of the movie.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Bryan + College Station Public Libraries Closed 11 AM - 2 PM Today

May 3, 2013 11 AM - 2 PM

Carnegie History Center (111 S. Main St., Bryan, TX 77803), Clara B. Mounce Public Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803), and Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)
All three locations (Carnegie History Center, Clara B. Mounce Public Library, and Larry J. Ringer Library) will be closed from 11 AM to 2 PM so library staff can attend a required city function. We will reopen at 2:00.

Carnegie History Center, (979) 209-5630; Clara B. Mounce Public Library, (979) 209-5600; Larry J. Ringer Library, (979) 764-3416; www.bcslibrary.org

LJRL Anime Club

Apr 25, 2013 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The anime club meets once a month (usually on the last Thursday of the month) to watch Japanese animations. Most of our shows are rated PG or TV-14. Free refreshments are provided.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Ceci's Spanish storytime

Apr 26, 2013 4 - 5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Join us for some Spanish stories in the library's front meeting room. One of our young volunteers reads the stories to children.

Suzy or Peggy,(979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Fantasy Movie (PG-13, Chinese with English subtitles)

Apr 27, 2013 2 - 4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
We will be showing a free movie in the library's front meeting room. This film just came out on DVD this month. We will be showing a fantasy film about a monk who fights a thousand-year-old snake demon that is disguised as a beautiful woman. The movie will be shown in Chinese with English subtitles. This film showing is sponsored by sonicprint.com. The movie is rated PG-13. For more information (including the movie's title), contact the Reference Desk at (979) 764-3416

Reference Desk,(979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Volunteer Reception

Apr 30, 2013 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The public is invited to a Volunteer THANK YOU Reception. Please help us show our appreciation for the volunteers who help the library.

Kathy Nixie, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

LJRL Teen Book Club

May 1, 2013 4 - 5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Come see our newest teen books. Free refreshments provided.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Mother’s Day Craft Program with BVJAG

May 4, 2013 1 - 4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The Brazos Valley Jewelry Artists Guild (BVJAG) will be providing a free Mother’s Day craft program for all ages. Come make something for your mother or grandmother. Supplies provided by BVJAG. This is a come and go program that will take place in the front meeting room.

Larry J. Ringer Library, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Friends of the BCS Public Library System - Spring Book Sale

Apr 27, 2013 April 17: 10 AM - 1 PM, April 28: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Apr 28, 2013 April 17: 10 AM - 1 PM, April 28: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Saturday, it is $20 for one bag of books. Sunday, it is $10 for two bags of books. Books are also available individually. Everyone who buys a bag of books is eligible to enter a drawing for a free Kindle. The book sale will take place in the 2nd floor meeting room. The Friends of the Library help support the three locations of the Bryan + College Station Public Library System. Thanks for your help.

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, (979) 209-5600, www.bcslibrary.org

Dia de los Ninos / Dia de los Libros Bilingual Storytime

Apr 21, 2013 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Join us for a free bilingual storytime to celebrate Dia de los Ninos / Dia de los Libros. Bring your family. This event will be held in the upstairs meeting room.

Bobbee, (979) 209-5600, www.bcslibrary.org

ESL Literacy Class (must be registered)

Apr 20, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
The library is offering basic ESL classes to adults. Classes for this spring are already full. To attend, you must already be registered. If you are interested in taking classes next semester, contact Bobbee for more information.

Bobbee, (979) 209-5600, www.bcslibrary.org

ESL Literacy Class (must be registered)

Apr 27, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Earth Day Puppet Show

Apr 20, 2013 10 - 11 AM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The library will be presenting a free puppet show about a duck and a frog who save a pond. All ages are welcome.

Kathy and Suzy, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Flash fiction workshop

Apr 13, 2013 2 - 3:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Brazos Writers presents a crash course in flash fiction (extremely short stories). The guest speaker is Nancy Stebbins. This free workshop will be held in the library's front meeting room.

Library Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org; Brazos Writers www.brazoswriters.org

Kite-building workshop for all ages

Apr 14, 2013 1:30 - 4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library,1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Library manager and kite enthusiast Kathy Nixie will teach you how to make a simple kite. Supplies are provided. All ages are welcome. This free workshop will be held in the library's front meeting room.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Tax help from AARP volunteers

Apr 13, 2013 9 AM - 1 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
AARP volunteers will be in the group study rooms at the back of the library Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 5 and Saturdays from 9 to 1, February 1 through April 15, to help people fill out their federal income tax forms. Help is for people with low to medium incomes. Bring your social security card, photo ID, and any tax paperwork that you have. It is also helpful to bring last year's tax return with you. First come, first served. No appointments. The tax volunteers do not answer questions over the phone.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Tax help from AARP volunteers (last day)

Apr 15, 2013 9 AM - 5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
This is the last day the AARP volunteers will be at the library to provide tax help. Volunteers will be in the study rooms at the back of the library to help people fill out their federal income tax forms. Help is for people with low to medium incomes. Bring your social security card, photo ID, and any tax paperwork that you have. It is also helpful to bring last year's tax return with you. First come, first served. No appointments. The tax volunteers do not answer questions over the phone.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Intro to Excel

Apr 15, 2013 1 - 3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Please join us for free computer classes on Monday afternoons in the front meeting room. Classes will be taught by a librarian. On April 15, our topic will be an introduction to Microsoft Excel. Classes are presented on laptops. The library has some, but if you have your own, you may bring it if you want. Class size is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - intro to PowerPoint

Apr 22, 2013 1 - 3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Please join us for free computer classes on Monday afternoons in the front meeting room. Classes will be taught by a librarian. On April 22, our topic will be an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint. Classes are presented on laptops. The library has some, but if you have your own, you may bring it if you want. Class size is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Resume Workshop

Apr 29, 2013 1 - 3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Please join us for free computer classes on Monday afternoons in the front meeting room. Classes will be taught by a librarian. On April 29, we will have a resume workshop. Please bring information with you about your job experience and references. Classes are presented on laptops. The library has some, but if you have your own, you may bring it if you want. Class size is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Babies and Books

Apr 15, 2013 Walkers at 10 AM, Pre-walkers at 11 AM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Infant storytime

Peggy, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Storytime for young children

Apr 17, 2103 10 AM (2 - 3 year olds), 11 AM (4 - 5 year olds)

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Storytime

Suzy, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Early release day teen activities

Apr 17, 2013 1 - 4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
CSISD has early release on Wednesday, April 17. The library will have the front meeting room available for teens to play board games, watch a movie, or do crafts. Free refreshments will be provided.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Craft: Recyling Magazines into Baskets, Trivets, and Beads

Apr 17, 2013 4 - 6 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Learn how to make baskets, trivets, and beads from recycled magazines. Supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome, but young children will require adult supervision.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Family storytime

Apr 18, 2013 10 AM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Family storytime for all ages

Suzy,(979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Library Reading Group

Apr 18, 2013 7 - 8 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The Library Reading Group will be discussing "We need to talk about Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. The club meets once a month.

Peggy, (979) 764-3416

Storyteller Donna Ingham, Texas Tales for Teens

Apr 5, 2013 4 - 5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Texas tale teller Donna Ingham will be at the Larry J. Ringer Library from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to tell some Texas tales to middle school and high school teens. This program will take place in the library's front meeting room.

It is okay to arrive late as long as you do so quietly.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Easter Celebration

Mar 23, 2013 9:30 AM - 12 PM

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The College Station Easter Celebration will be held March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Activities will include: entertainment, games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, egg roll, egg toss, complimentary refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny.

Schedule of events:
9 a.m. - Late registration for bike and door prizes
9:30 a.m. - Receive grab bags
9:50 a.m. - Easter Bunny arrives
10 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt
10:10 a.m. - Prize drawings at stage; Click Here to download a registration form. Photos with Easter Bunny
11 a.m. - Kite Flying Contest
12 p.m. - Event concludes

Specially designed wooden White House-style Easter Eggs are given to the children. Local merchants contribute prizes to give away, and a boy's and a girl's bicycle and helmet will be awarded in each of the three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5 and 6-7. Parents must register their children to win.

A kite-flying contest will begin at 11 a.m. in the field across from the Bush Library and Museum. Children and adults who want to participate must bring their own kite.

Barbara Bush Drive will be closed to traffic before and during the event. Participants should access the museum via Research Drive, Discovery Drive or John Kimbrough Blvd. Parking will be available in the museum parking lot and Bush School lot (PA 111). Handicapped parking will be available in the museum parking lot.

The College Station Easter Egg Hunt has been a long standing tradition hosted by the Police Department. From humble beginnings in 1982, the Easter Celebration has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the spring. The Bush Library and Museum began partnering with the police department in 1999, adding activities to the event modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

For more information call (979) 691-4014, or email reservations.bush@nara.gov.

(979) 691-4014, reservations.bush@nara.gov.

Cat in the Hat Family Storytime

Mar 4, 2013 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, library manager Kathy Nixie will perform a Cat in the Hat family storytime. Families and children of all ages are welcome. Bring your camera and take a picture with the Cat in the Hat.

Kathy Nixie, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Foreign Film: Empire of Silver (Chinese with English subtitles)

Feb 27, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Larry J. Ringer Library will show Empire of Silver, a recent film directed by Christina Yao, on Sunday February 24 and on Wednesday February 27. Watch the movie before its DVD release date!

The film is unrated and is 113 minutes long. It will be shown in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.

In 1899 China, the fate of the country and its most powerful family lies with one idealistic young man torn between the needs of the people, the greed of his father, and the undying love of a woman (his first and only love, stolen by his father).

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Foreign Film: Empire of Silver (Chinese with English subtitles)

Feb 24, 2013 2 - 4 PM

Free Movie For Black History Month

Feb 20, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Join us for a recent movie about a group of African-American pilots in the Tuskegee training program. After having faced segregation while being kept mostly on the ground during World War II, this group of pilots was called into duty.

Rated PG-13

Want to know more about the Tuskegee airmen? See our book display near the front desk.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

Authors Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs

Mar 7, 2013 6 PM

Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center; 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, Texas 77845
The George Bush Foundation will host authors Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs who will discuss their book, The President's Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity. This New York Times bestseller is expected to be released in paperback on President's Day. A book sale, signing and reception will follow the program.

This program is a ticketed event. Free tickets will be available beginning February 18, 2013, at The Bryan/College Station Eagle at 1729 Briarcrest Drive, KBTX at 4141 East 29th Street, the Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau at 715 University Drive East and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Acceptances only by March 4, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.

For more information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/DuffyGibbs

Angie Cooper
(979) 862-2251
bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org

Empires Fall

Mar 1, 2013 6 PM

Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, Texas 77845
The George Bush Foundation will host a staged reading of "Empires Fall," a play by Robert Lawson with Marlin Fitzwater. "Empires Fall" is centered on the relationship between President George Bush and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Texas A&M Performance Studies Department will give the performance.

This program is a ticketed event. Free tickets will be available beginning February 18, 2013, at The Bryan/College Station Eagle at 1729 Briarcrest Drive, KBTX at 4141 East 29th Street, the Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau at 715 University Drive East and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Acceptances only by February 25, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.

For more information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/EmpiresFall

Angie Cooper

(979) 862-2251

bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org

Empires Fall

Mar 1, 2013 6 PM

Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center; 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, Texas
The George Bush Foundation will host a staged reading of "Empires Fall," a play by Robert Lawson with Marlin Fitzwater. "Empires Fall" is centered on the relationship between President George Bush and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Texas A&M Performance Studies Department will give the performance.

This program is by invitation only. Acceptances only by February 25, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.

For more information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/EmpiresFall

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation

(979) 862-2251

bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org

Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy

Mar 7, 2013 6 PM

Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center; 1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, Texas
The George Bush Foundation will host authors Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs who will discuss their book, The President's Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity. This New York Times bestseller is expected to be released in paperback on President's Day. A book sale, signing and reception will follow the program.

This program is by invitation only. Acceptances only by March 4, 2013. Dress is business casual. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Invitation must be brought to gain admittance to program. Each invitation will admit two individuals. Parking is free and available in lot 41 and 43.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.georgebushfoundation.org/DuffyGibbs

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation

(979) 862-2251

bushevents@georgebushfoundation.org

LJRL Anime Club

Jan 31, 2013 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Watch anime (Japanese animation). Free refreshments.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Mark Troy: Hard-boiled women in crime fiction

Jan 29, 2013 6 - 7 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Local author (and past president of Brazos Writers) Mark Troy will talk about "hard-boiled women in crime fiction". He will talk about some of famous female villains and detectives. The library also has some books on display to go with this talk.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Valentine crafts

Feb 6, 2013 4 - 6 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
All ages are welcome to come to the library's front meeting room for some Valentine crafts.

Kendra or Michelle, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

LJRL Teen Book Club

Feb 6, 2013 4 - 5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
See some of our newest teen books. Talk about any books you'd like to discuss. Free refreshments. This month, we are also going to have some Valentine craft supplies available during the teen book club meeting.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Jan 18, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
The nonprofit Technology for All offers computer classes, generally on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

The instructor will be offering individualized help on resume, job search, and computers on Friday mornings in the library's upstairs computer lab. You are not required to take the classes in order to attend the Friday morning help sessions.

Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Feb 1, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Feb 8, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Feb 15, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Jan 22, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Jan 11, 2013 3-4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
The nonprofit Technology for All offers computer classes, generally on Monday and Friday afternoons.

The instructor will be offering individualized help on resume, job search, and computers on Friday afternoons in the library's front meeting room. You are not required to take the classes in order to attend the Friday afternoon help sessions.

Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Jan 18, 2013 3-4 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Jan 25, 2013 3-4 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The nonprofit Technology for All offers computer classes, generally on Monday and Friday afternoons.

The instructor will be offering individualized help on resume, job search, and computers on Friday afternoons. You are not required to take the classes in order to attend the Friday afternoon help sessions.

Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

*Help sessions are generally held in the front meeting room, but there is a Spanish storytime starting at 4:00 in that room today, so the help session may move to Group Study Room 1 at the back of the library or to a table within the library. Check with the Reference Desk.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Feb 1, 2013 3-4 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Feb 8, 2013 3-4 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Feb 15, 2013 3-4 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Feb 22, 2013 3-4 PM

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (CS)

Mar 1, 2013 3-4 PM

Free class – Excel Introduction 2

Feb 15, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 2 of a 2-part class. The first class was held on Monday, February 11. Computer classes will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class – Excel Introduction 2

Feb 15, 2013 1-3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 2 of a 2-part class. The first class was held on Monday, February 11. Computer classes will be held in the library's front meeting room. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

Teen Book Club (Mounce Library)

Jan 6, 2013 2-3 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs
The book club will be discussing "Warriors: Into the Wild" by Erin Hunter.

Sam Matush, (979) 209-5600, smatush@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Books and Beans

Jan 13, 2013 2-3 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs
Join the library's newest book club for adults. This club is for coffeelovers, but readers who don't drink coffee are also welcome. This month, the club will be discussing "Chasing Fireflies" by Charles Martin.

Sam Matush, (979) 209-5600, smatush@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Brazos Valley Rhetoric Club

Jan 15, 2013 1-3 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs meeting room
Informational meeting; guest speaker Nathan Exley

The club will be meeting in the library's upstairs meeting room.

http://www.bcsspeechanddebate.com/

Bryan College Station Public Library System - Library Advisory Board Meeting

Jan 15, 2012 5:15-6:15 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs meeting room
The Library Advisory Board will be meeting at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library at 5:15 PM on January 15, 2013.

The Library Board consists of eight members. Four members are appointed by the Bryan City Council, and four are appointed by the College Station City Council. Members are appointed for two?year terms. The Library System Director, Larry Koeninger, serves as an ex officio member.

The Board, serving as an advisory board, recommends to the city councils policies and programs for the advancement of the libraries and cooperates with all other public and private groups in advancing the best interests of the library system.

The Library Board meets every other month, and the meeting location rotates between the library system's three facilities.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600; Library System Director Larry Koeninger, (979) 209-5611

SCA Info Meeting (Shire of the Shadowlands, Society for Creative Anachronism)

Jan 15, 2013 7-9 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
Introductory SCA 101 meeting for newcomers. Alternatively, for A&S activities and open fighter practice.

The library closes at 7 p.m. If you arrive before 7, enter through the lobby. If you arrive after 7, go to the door at the front left corner of the building (if you're facing it). There will be an SCA sign.

http://shadowlands.ansteorra.org/

Free class - Computer Basics 1

Jan 7, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mounce Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803), Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes at Mounce Library will be held in the upstairs computer lab, and classes at Ringer Library will be held in the front meeting room. Part 2 will be held on Wednesday in Bryan (Mounce Library) and on Friday in College Station (Ringer Library).

Reference Desks (Mounce Library, 979-209-5600; Ringer Library, 979-764-3416); www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Email Introduction 1

Jan 14, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free class - Email introduction 1

Jan 28, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free class - Word Introduction 1

Feb 4, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free class - Excel Introduction 1

Jan 11, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free class - Computer Basics 2

Jan 9, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes at Mounce Library will be held in the upstairs computer lab. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 7th.

Reference Desk, 979-209-5600, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Computer Basics 2

Jan 11, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes will be held in the front meeting room. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 7th.

Reference Desk, 979-764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Email introduction 2

Jan 16, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Class will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 14th.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class - Email introduction 2

Jan 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Class will be held in the library's front meeting room. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 14th.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Computer Basics 1

Jan 23, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803), Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes at Mounce Library will be held in the upstairs computer lab, and classes at Ringer Library will be held in the front meeting room. Part 2 will be held on Friday morning in Bryan (Mounce Library) and on Friday afternoon in College Station (Ringer Library).

Reference Desks (Mounce Library, 979-209-5600; Ringer Library, 979-764-3416); www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Computer Basics 2

Jan 25, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803), Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes at Mounce Library will be held in the upstairs computer lab, and classes at Ringer Library will be held in the front meeting room. Part 1 of this class was held on Wednesday, January 23rd. There will not be a separate resume / job search / computer help session at the Mounce Library this week.

Reference Desks (Mounce Library, 979-209-5600; Ringer Library, 979-764-3416); www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Email introduction 2

Jan 30, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes will be held in the upstairs computer lab. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 28th.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class - Email introduction 2

Feb 1, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)

Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes will be held in the front meeting room. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, January 28th.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

Free class - Word introduction 2

Feb 6, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes will be held in the upstairs computer lab. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, February 4th.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600, www.bcslibrary.org

Free class - Excel introduction 2

Feb 13, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803)
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Classes at Mounce Library will be held in the upstairs computer lab. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, February 11th.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class - Word introduction 2

Feb 8, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845)

Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. Space is limited, but reservations are not required. Class will be held in the front meeting room. Part 1 of this class was held on Monday, February 4th.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416

LJRL Teen Book Club

Jan 9, 2013 4-5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
FREE REFRESHMENTS!
SEE OUR NEWEST BOOKS;
& TALK ABOUT FAVORITE BOOKS OR ONES YOU’VE READ RECENTLY. The club normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month, but we will be meeting on January 9th to not overlap with CSISD's winter break.

Kendra, (979) 764-3416, kperkins@bryantx.gov, www.bcslibrary.org

Brazos Valley Rhetoric Club

Jan 8, 2013 1-3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Informational meeting; guest speaker Nathan Exley

The club will be meeting in GS2, Group Study Room 2, at the back of the library.

http://www.bcsspeechanddebate.com/

Friends of the Bryan College Station Public Library System - board meeting

Jan 8, 2013 4-5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
The Friends of the Library are having a board meeting at 4:00 in Larry J. Ringer Library's front meeting room.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416; Library system director Larry Koeninger, (979) 209-5611; website www.bcslibrary.org

Puppet Practice

Jan 9, 2013 5-6 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Larry Ringer Library will be holding a puppet show ("A Bear's Tail Tale") on January 19th. Rehearsals will be held on January 9th and 16th. If you are interested in being in the show, contact Suzy or Kathy.

Kathy Nixie or Suzy, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Puppet Practice

Jan 16, 2013 01/16/2013

Puppet Show

Jan 19, 2013 10-11 AM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Puppet show for all ages.

"A Bear's Tail Tale"

Kathy Nixie or Suzy, (979) 764-3416, www.bcslibrary.org

Transcendental Meditation Intro

Jan 10, 2013 7 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Introductory talk about transcendental meditation with guest speakers June and David Humphreys

Talk will be held in the library's front meeting room

To RSVP, please click on the link to go to the event's Facebook page and reply there or call the phone number listed on that page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/185124291633388/

Resume / Job Search / Computer Help (Bryan)

Jan 11, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Free class – Database / Access, Part 2

Feb 22, 2013 10 AM – 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 2 of a 2-part class. Part 1 was held on Wednesday, February 20. Computer classes will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class – PowerPoint Introduction, Part 2

Mar 1, 2013 10 AM – 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 2 of a 2-part class. Part 1 was held on Wednesday, February 27. Computer classes will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

LJRL Library Reading Group

Jan 17, 2012 6:30 - 7 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
Monthly meeting. This month, the group will be discussing "Cutting For Stone" by Abraham Verghese. Doors open at 6:30. If you arrive at 7:00 or later, please come to the door on the end of the building (left corner if you are facing the building).

Peggy, (979) 764-3416

Brazos Valley Jewelry Artists Guild (BVJAG) meeting

Jan 22, 2013 6:30-9 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
The Brazos Valley Jewelry Artists Guild montly meeting takes place in the Ringer Library front meeting room. If you arrive after 7, go to the door at the front left corner of the building (if you're facing it).

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brazos-Valley-Jewelry-Artists-Guild/129655683799656

Ceci's Spanish storytime

Jan 25, 2013 4-5 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
Come listen to some stories in Spanish. All children and their families are welcome.

Peggy, (979) 764-3416

Babies and Books

Jan 28, 2013 10 AM for walkers, 11 AM for pre-walkers

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
Storytime for babies from birth to 18 months old and their caregivers

Mondays, January 28 through April 15,
Walkers at 10 AM, pre-walkers at 11 AM

Peggy, (979) 764-3416

Free class – PowerPoint Introduction, Part 1

Feb 27, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 1 of a 2-part class. Part 2 will be held on Friday, March 1. Computer classes will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class – Database / Access, Part 1

Feb 20, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803, upstairs computer lab
Free computer class provided by the nonprofit Technology for All. This is part 1 of a 2-part class. Part 2 will be held on Friday, February 22. Computer classes will be held in the library's upstairs computer lab. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 209-5600

Free class – PowerPoint Introduction, Part 2

Mar 1, 2013 1-3 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845, front meeting room
The nonprofit Technology for All offers computer classes, generally on Monday and Friday afternoons. This is part 2 of a 2-part class. Part 1 was held on Monday, February 25. Classes are held in the front meeting room. Space is limited, but reservations are not required.

Reference Desk, (979) 764-3416