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Clayton Extra - November 2012


No. 33
Additional news from
Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline, Houston, TX 77004
832-393-2600

Clayton Library will be closed for Thanksgiving
Clayton Library will be closed for Thanksgiving
Clayton Library will be closed on the following days:

Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, 2012, in observance of Thanksgiving.
 
Monthly programming
Houston Public Library now has an online registration system for programs offered.  You will need an HPL Power Card (the card that is colored orange) to register online.  If you don’t have a PowerCard or prefer to register directly, please call 832-393-2600 to sign up for the exciting programs or register in person when you are next in our library.

To register online for Clayton Library programs, please visit the HPL online catalog, http://catalog.houstonlibrary.org/search~s1 .  Search for the word "genealogy."  On the first program that is offered, look to the right for the “Calendar of Events” icon and click on it.

At the top of the screen and to the right, under “Limit by Location,” chose “Clayton” from the drop down box and click on the “check mark” icon.  Note the month at the top of the screen.  If it is not the month you want, go forward by clicking on the ">" sign (over the word "Saturday" on the calendar) or backward by clicking on the "<" sign (over the word "Sunday" on the calendar) until you reach the desired month. 

Find the program you desire to attend and click on it.  On the right side of the screen where you see information about the program, click on the icon with two people in it.  On the next screen, put in your last name and  library card number (with no spaces) and click on the submit button.  You must then select the number of seats you want from the drop down box.  You may add or update your e-mail address or tell the instructor something.  Press the submit button when you are finished.

The next screen will tell you if your reservation has been confirmed.   If you have provided your e-mail information, you will also receive an e-mail confirmation.  When you have completed the registration, please exit the system by pressing the "logout" button at the top right of the screen.

If you have any questions on registering online, please call 832-393-2600.
 
 
November News and Programming
 
Library Orientation
Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:30AM-11:45AM
Learn about the vast resources and how to efficiently utilize genealogical research materials housed at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research.  No reservations needed, meet at the Information Desk in the library. Adult/Teens.

Gifts that Give: Card making and Scrapbooking
Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:30AM-12:00PM
Interested in scrapbooking your family history but don’t know how? Learn some of the basics of scrapbooking, plus learn some tips and tricks. Use some of the tools of the trade to make a greeting card and a gift tag.  Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600.  Adults and teens (accompanied by an adult only).

Clayton Library Friends Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:15AM-12:00PM
The group will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their organization.  New officers will be elected for 2013.  Registration starts at 10:15AM in the Carriage House meeting room at Clayton Library and the meeting will begin at 10:30AM.
 
Additional information about Clayton Library

Hours of Operation:

Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday, Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
 
We are closed on City of Houston holidays. Click here for the holiday schedule:  http://www.houstonlibrary.org/library-holidays.

To see a listing of the latest genealogical materials at Houston Public Library, choose the "New Genealogy  Titles for Clayton" list here: http://catalog.houstonlibrary.org/ftlist.

 
If you need driving directions to Clayton from Houston's major freeways, click here:
http://www.houstonlibrary.org/directions-to-clayton-library.  
 
For more information, visit the Clayton Library webpage: http://www.houstonlibrary.org/clayton.
 

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