Lake Jackson Library News
December 2015
Book Club Picks
Tea & Talk
December 17 at 1:30 PM
"The Martian" by Any Weir
You loved the movie- now read the book! 
Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. A first novel. 
 
 
Mystery Loves Company
December 14 at 6:30 PM
"Blood on Snow" by Jo Nesbø 
Gifted with an unexpected capacity for love, as well as a talent for murder, Olav, a "fixer" who works for Oslo's crime kingpin, discovers that his boss might want him "fixed" due to the fact that he knows too much about his business—and has fallen in love with his wife. 
 
 
Featured Events in December
Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 5, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lake Jackson Library

Enjoy holiday refreshments, entertainment, and meet Santa!
Hogwarts Yule Ball
Saturday, December 12, 5:30 - 9:00 PM

The Yule Ball is BACK!

Celebrate the holidays at Hogwarts with our Yule Ball lock-in!
Join us for wizard games, crafts, and the now- famous Horcrux Relay!

Agest 12 and up.  Registration required, and permission slip required for unaccompanied teens under 16. 
Family Fun Night
December 17, 6:00 PM
 
Decorate some holiday cookies for Santa!  Materials provided; families and all ages welcome!
 
 
Home School Storytime
December 16 1:30 PM

Join our storytime just for home schooling families!  This month we will read Christmas stories and do a holiday craft.
Featured service:  BrainFuse Help Now!
BrainFuse Help Now offers free online tutoring and homework help for learners of all ages.  Tutors are available 2:00 - 11:00 PM, and can help with general concepts or specific questions.
 
 
Stuck on your research paper?  Use the writing lab for live assistance, or submit your draft for in-depth comments and suggestions.   Build skills with their flashcards or create your own!  Meet with your classmates online and record your study session for everyone to use!  Take practice tests for the GED, SAT, ACT, and more.
 
For adult learners, live tutors are available to help with math, reading, writing, resume building, test preparation.  They can even help you with Microsoft Office!  
 
Visit our database page to get access to Brainfuse!
 
 
Don't miss our weekly and monthly events!
Chair Yoga - Every Monday at 1:15 PM
Preschool Storytime -  Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Baby and Toddler Storytime - Every Thursday at 10:30 AM
Genealogy Group- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
 
LAKE JACKSON BRANCH LIBRARY
250 Circle Way
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
(979) 415-2590

http://bcls.lib.tx.us