Announcing Library Closings

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The Montgomery County Memorial Library System and all of its seven branch libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008 for Labor Day and on September 12, 2008 for a staff development training day.

Author Elaine ScottElaine Scott—Author Visit and Space Discussion - George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library

Monday, September 15 Children’s author Elaine Scott, will be speaking about space and planets. Elaine has written several award-winning nonfiction books for children, including several on planets and space. In her latest children’s book When Is a Planet Not a Planet?: The Story of Pluto, award-winning author Elaine Scott tries to explain to young people the history of our solar system and the reasoning behind the history-making decision.

All Ages 5:30pm

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Dancing @ Your Library 08’ Saturday, Sep. 27, 9:00 AM

South County Community Center located next to the South Regional Library.

Registration required. Register online starting August 20, 2008.

Come explore the world of dance for the day! Open to all teens ages 12-18, no dance experience necessary, and its free! We will start the day with a dance workshop from Lauren Anderson of the Houston Ballet. Lamar University and the University of Houston dance departments will perform later in the afternoon and teens will also be taught a master dance class in the afternoon by Teresa Chapman of the University of Houston as well. Breakfast munchies and lunch will be provided to all teens.

This is an all day event. Sign in begins at 9:00 AM, please do not be late as we have a busy day scheduled!

For more information call 936-442-7727 x370 or email Natasha Benway.

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Space Week at the Central Library

Join us as we celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary at the Central Library in Conroe the week of September 15-20, 2008! Free space giveaways all week long! Programs listed below are free and open to the public.

Discovery Dome, Monday, September 15

Enjoy educational space movies inside of a planetarium dome! There are movies for all ages! Large Meeting Room of the Central Library Kids 4:00pm-5:00pm Teens 5:00pm-6:00pm Spanish/Español 6:00pm-7:00pm

Suiting Up, Thursday, September 18

Astronaut space suits revealed! Learn what makes the space suit so special. Large Meeting Room of the Central Library All Ages 4:00pm-5:00pm