BCSPLS Events, Jan. 2015, Part 1

We are combining children's, adult, teen, and family newsletters into one events listing with separate sections for each age group. We will also be using Constant Contact to send out our messages. Contact Library System Director Larry Koeninger at lkoeninger@bryantx.gov or (979) 209-5611 to let us know what you think about the new format.

All Ages Events

Free Anim� Movie

Sunday, January 11, 2015

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

VIZ Media has given us permission to show Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody (rated T for teen). Everyone is welcome, and snacks are allowed. This animated movie will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. For more information, contact Kendra at kperkins@bryantx.gov or (979) 764-3416.

Free bookmarks / women's basketball tickets

good Jan. 18 only

Get a bookmark for a free ticket while they last (donated by Aggie Athletics). The bookmarks each have a picture of one of the women's basketball players. The ones that we received are Chelsea Jennings (#13), Jordan Jones (#24), Courtney Walker (#33), and Achiri Ade (#35). Bookmarks are available at the Mounce Public Library in downtown Bryan (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803) and at

Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845). To find out if we still have bookmarks, give us a call at (979) 209-5600 (Mounce Library in Bryan) or (979) 764-3416 (Ringer Library in College Station).

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Party

Sunday, January 18, 2015

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

Help us celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday!

Birthday cake, stories, crafts, and fun cooperative games.

Contact Bobbee at (979) 209-5616 or bpennington@bryantx.gov for more details.

Children's Events

Mad Scientist Laboratory

Sunday, January 17, 2015

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Fun activities for kids age 3 and up.

Free tickets will be given out starting at 1:30.

Contact Cindy at (979) 764-3416 for more information.

Storytime at Mounce Library (Bryan)

Thursdays, Jan. 15 - April 30

Baby & toddler storytime at 10:15

Get ready to read storytime for older children at 10:45

Clara B. Mounce Public Library

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

Contact Bobbee at (979) 209-5616 for more information.

Storytime at Ringer Library (College Station)

January 26 - April 9

Babies & books (newborns to walking babies), Thursdays at 9:15

Wiggle worms (walking babies to age 2), Mon. at 9:30 & 10:30, Thurs. at 10:30

Toddler/preschool, age 2 & 3, Wednesdays at 10:00

Toddler/preschool, age 3 to 5, Wednesdays at 11:00

Family story party, all ages, one Thursday night a month, 6:00

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Contact Suzy or Cindy at (979) 764-3416 for more information.

Teen Events

Free Anim� Movie

Sunday, January 11, 2015

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Contact Kendra at kperkins@bryantx.gov or (979) 764-3416 for more details.

Adult Events

Free Computer Classes

Thursdays, 10:15 - 12:15, Mounce Library (Bryan)

Fridays, 9:30-11:30, Ringer Library (College Station)

Jan. 15 & 16, Internet & Email

Registration is not required for our free computer classes.

Bryan classes are held in the 2nd floor computer lab at

Mounce Library (201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803). College Station classes are held on laptops in the front meeting room at Ringer Library (1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S.,

College Station, TX 77845).

Questions? Call (979) 209-5600 (Mounce) or (979) 764-3416 (Ringer).

English Conversation Circle

Tuesdays, January 6 - April 28, 2015

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Practice speaking English. Everyone is welcome.

Contact Hilary at (979) 764-3416 for more information about this free program.

Books & Beans Book Club

Sunday, January 11, 2015

4:00 - 5:15 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

This month, the club will be discussing Mastermind: How to think like Sherlock Holmes by Maria Konnikova. For more details, contact Sam at smatush@bryantx.gov or (979) 209-5600.

Craft: DIY Hand Warmers

Monday, January 12, 2015

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Contact Hilary at (979) 764-3416 to register for this free program. Supplies will be provided. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 9 or the first 25 people.

Friends of the Library, board meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

The Friends of the Library's board meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact library director Larry Koeninger at (979) 209-5611.

Free eBook Class

Thursday, January 15, 2015

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Learn how to download free eBooks. Bring an eReader if you have one. Registration is not required. Contact Hilary at (979) 764-3416 for more details.

Library Reading Group

6:30 - 7:00 PM, meet and greetThursday, January 15, 2015

7:00 - 8:00 PM, book discussion

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

This month, the club will be discussing The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. For more information, contact Peggy at

(979) 209-5600.

Literacy Starts at Birth Workshop for Parents & Educators

Saturday, January 17, 2015

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Larry J. Ringer Library

1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845

Contact Cindy at (979) 764-3416 to register for this free workshop. Educators may get CEU credit with their school director's approval. Learn how to help children learn to read.

ESL Tutor Training

Saturday, January 17, 2015

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 2nd floor meeting room

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

Dr. Jim Witherspoon, author of the popular ESL books English Comes Alive!

and English Comes Alive for Students will be leading the training. Contact Bobbee at bpennington@bryantx.gov or (979) 209-5616 for more details.

ESL Student Registration and Assessment

Saturday, January 24, 2015

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 2nd floor meeting room

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803

Contact Bobbee at (979) 209-5616 for more information.

Free ESL Classes

January 31 - May 9

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First class at Mounce Public Library

Remainder of classes at Bryan Adult Learning Center (1700 Palasota Dr.)

Contact Bobbee at (979) 209-5616 for more information.

Free Tax Preparation Help by AARP Volunteers

February 2 - April 15

Mounce Library and Ringer Library

Look for a detailed list of hours in the next email.

For more information, contact Mounce Library (979-209-5600, Bryan, TX) or Ringer Library (979-764-3416, College Station, TX).

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 19, 2015

BCSPLS libraries

All of our library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be open again on Tuesday, January 20 for our normal hours.

The Eagle is Now Online!

The Eagle newspaper is now available online for free. Complete newspapers are available from January 1, 2002 to today. The collection is easily searchable and is a great resource for genealogists and people interested in local history. There are also a small number of magazines in the collection, including The Atlantic, Field and Stream, Mother Earth News,

Newsweek, Parenting, Popular Science, Slate, The Smithsonian, and

The Wire. Check out the website for a complete list.

A Bryan College Station Public Library System library card is required.

Click here to access the Eagle.

Contact:

Larry Koeninger, Library System Director

201 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX

979-209-5600

lkoeninger@bryantx.gov

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