Moore Memorial Public Library

1701 9th Avenue North

Texas City, Texas 77590

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2020 through Dec. 31, 2020 are the following:

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T his is such an exciting time for our library! Our recent renovation will allow us to provide new programs and

services to the community of Texas City and we can’t wait to share it with you!

We Have So Much To Show You!

When you first enter the library, you will find yourself in our

brand new lounge area, with plenty of seating where you

can charge your phone. Some food and drink is allowed in

this area and there are new top-of-the-line vending

machines in the entryway. The shelves along the side wall

hold our New Book collection. Grab a book, take a seat and

enjoy!

Our new and improved Children’s area is magical. There are

many fun and colorful areas for children to curl up in and enjoy

the wonderful world of reading. There is new, comfortable

furniture placed throughout the department and places to

play. The portals set into the walls add to this sense of wonder.

Come and experience our new space!

Do you need a quiet place to study or to meet with a

small group? We now have two small study rooms

and two larger group meeting rooms equipped with

the latest technology. These rooms can be reserved

one week in advance for two-hour sessions. See

the Reference Desk for more information or call us

at (409) 642-5977 to reserve a room.

There is so much more to show you that you will just have to come and explore. We realize that the entire layout

of the library has changed. So if you can’t find your favorite books or DVDs, or are just looking for a quiet corner

to read the paper, please ask us—we’ll be happy to show you around!

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Dates Class Description

Friday, March 6 Basic Mouse Learn to recognize terms and differences between right and left clicking.

Practice double-clicking, dragging and scrolling with ease.

Friday, March 13 Basic Computer Learn basic computer terminology. Learn how to: open basic programs;

change settings; and navigate common keyboard commands.

Friday, March 20 Basic Internet Learn how to: navigate in browser; navigate in various webpages; recognize

the different types of web links; and recognize web address extensions.

Friday, March 27 Basic Windows Learn how to: access the different parts of Windows; launch file explorer;

create new folders; save files and move into folders; copy and paste files.

Friday, April 3 Setting up Email Create a Gmail account. Practice logging in and finding inbox. Learn to

find and change settings.

Friday, April 17 Basic Email Learn how to: open, reply to & compose emails; attach and send a

document; create and navigate folders.

Friday, April 24 Basic Word Learn how to: use the various tools in the Word toolbar; use basic

keyboard shortcuts; cut, copy, and paste a block of text; create new,

save, open and print a document.

Friday, May 1 Basic Word II Learn how to: use Font Group tools; use advanced Copy/Paste; use

bullet/numbered lists; use paragraph/margin spacing tool; change page

layout; and use templates.

Friday, May 8 Basic Excel Learn basic terminology. Learn how to: create a spreadsheet; enter basic

data; adjust columns/rows; add/delete columns or rows; sort items;

assign values and add numbers using tool; and save a spreadsheet.

Friday, May 15 Basic Excel II Learn basic terminology. Learn how to: Cut, Copy and paste data; file data

across rows and columns; align text; create borders; freeze rows and

columns; use multiple sheets; repeat specific rows or columns; print

worksheets.

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I mprove your computer skills by attending one of our basic computer classes! Sign up opens one week prior

to the scheduled class dates, and remains open until 3 days prior. Register in person at the Reference Desk,

or by phone at (409) 643-5977. Arrive between 9:30-10:00AM to complete a pre-test designed to help us

determine what you need help with the most. Classes will begin at 10:00AM.

Computer Classes are Back!

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NEW BUILDING, NEW PROGRAMS

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Toddlerific Storytime… Tuesdays at 10 AM

Children ages 1 - 3 will enjoy stories, music,

and more, followed by bubbles and play time!

Preschool Storytime… Wednesdays at 10 AM

Children ages 3 - 5 will enjoy stories, music,

fingerplays, and a special activity or craft

every week!

Special Saturdays

Weekly Storytimes

Keep an eye on our calendar for these upcoming

events for ages 5 to 12. Our first Saturday Special

will be on February 22 at 1 PM and feature

Crocodile Encounter! Come see snakes, turtles,

lizards and crocodiles in person and don’t forget to

check out our extensive collection of books on all

kinds of animals. If you have questions or concerns,

please call 409-643-5966.

https://www.crocodileencounter.com/

T he 1000 Books before Kindergarten program is still

going strong, so we hope you have been keeping

track of the books you read to your child.

Be sure to return your completed logs to

the children’s department staff. If you

haven’t heard about this program, it is

fairly simple. The goal? Read 1000 books

to your child before they start

Kindergarten! Why? Reading to your child

helps develop those important early

literacy skills necessary when they start

learning to read. Children may enter the program at any

age from birth until before they enter Kindergarten.

Sign up in the Children’s Department Monday through

Friday, from 9 am until 6 pm. You’ll receive a folder with

the reading log bookmarks and program

information. Keep track of the books you

read using the bookmarks or the 1000

Books before Kindergarten app. Return

completed logs or show the list on your

app to the children’s department staff to

receive the next log and any prize your

child may earn for finishing that level. For

more information, pick up a brochure or

contact the children’s department staff at (409)

643-5966 or (409) 643-5983.

Birding 101 - Holland Meeting Room

J oin Master Naturalist Stennie Meadours for Birding 101: a summary of what's

involved in birding; how to and where to bird; and most importantly, what birds are

you likely to see in Texas City, including resources for how to identify birds.

WHEN: Saturday, February 29 at 11:00 AM

Photo by Stennie Meadours

Seated Tai-Chi for Arthritis - Holland Meeting Room

L earn the art of Tai Chi (Sun style) while helping to relieve arthritis pain, reduce falls

and improve your quality of life. Enjoy this evidence-based program approved by the

CDC and arthritis foundations from around the world. The program will be facilitated by

the Houston-Galveston Council - Area Agency on Aging. Pre-registration is required due to

limited space. For questions and concerns, please call 409-643-5977.

WHEN: Tuesdays from March 3rd - April 14th at 1:00 PM

Job Search Seminars & Resume Workshop - Group Meeting Room

H one your job searching and interviewing skills with our pilot program, Job Search Seminars, facilitated by

Workforce Solutions. Choose a single session to up your job game, or attend all four! Sessions will be

held every other Thursday starting in March. A detailed overview of each Seminar is listed below.

Thursday, March 5 at 9:30 AM: A Targeted Plan - Review labor market information and assess your

needs and employment skills to create a targeted job search plan.

Thursday, March 19 at 9:30 AM: Job Readiness Toolkit - Evaluate and practice effective

communication in applications, resumes, basic introductions and interviewing.

Thursday, April 2 at 9:30 AM: Sharpening Interview Skills - Focus on the interview process and use the

employer’s perspective to determine proper interview attire and prepare answers to common interview

questions.

Thursday, April 16 at 9:30 AM: Closing the Deal - Discuss networking, how to use social media as a

networking tool and how to follow up with an employer after the interview.

Healthy Eating : Active Living with the Galveston County Heath District -

Holland Room

J oin one of our fabulous Nurse Practitioners from the Galveston County Health District and

participate in the county-wide Healthy Eating-Active Living Initiative. Keep your eyes on

FaceBook and our library flyers for more information!

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 AM

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Get invo lved on the ground f loor ! Be act ive ly engaged in the communi ty !

M oore Memorial Public Library is unveiling a pilot adult volunteer program in Spring 2020. We will

provide training for all tasks.

Possible tasks, depending on interest and skill (task descriptions are subject to change), include:

Local History Aide - assists with digitizing, cataloging, adding items to digital catalog, setting up

exhibits and programs, and/or creating finding aides.

Special Programs Assistant - assists with setting-up & breaking-down of a special program,

greeting patrons upon entry to program, and/or filming or taking photos of event.

Shelf Reader - assists with checking that materials on shelves are in the proper place

Book Cleaner - assists in the upkeep and maintenance of collection appearance.

Future Outreach Projects include:

Pilot Tutoring program - Tutor Math & Reading to students K-3rd grade.

Senior Book Buddies - Visit local assisted living center with pre-selected materials for residents.

Offsite Free-Library Assistant - Assist with upkeep & stocking of offsite free-libraries.

Library Ambassadors - Assist with outside event & help represent the library to various

community organizations.

Storyteller - assists children’s programming to create interactive Reading/Storytime experiences.

Please call (409) 643-5974, email jmatos@texascitytx.gov, or drop by the Reference Desk to learn

more.

H elp the library run smoothly by keeping the area organized and preparing materials for

programs! Whether you have organizational requirements to meet, college applications to

complete, or resumes to improve, the library is ready to work with you. All you have to do is

complete a Teen Volunteer Application and return it to the Reference Desk!

If you have any questions, please call Maegan, the Young Adult Librarian, at (409) 949-3008.

Teens ages 13 - 18 can apply to be a library volunteer and earn

service hours.

B e a V o l u n T e e n !

What’s New in the Arch ive!

D id you know that Moore Memorial Public Library has an Archive? With over 50 different collections, the Archive

is filled with a wide variety of memorabilia, images, correspondences, yearbooks, oral histories, phone

directories, scrapbooks, newspapers and more! These documents open a

window to the historical events and activities that took place in Texas City,

from the early part of the 20th century to the late 1980’s.

Even though we’ve been closed, there is so much happening in the Archive!

Theresa Mayfield, our Local History Librarian, with the help of our Library’s

Circulation staff have been hard at work organizing over 3000+ items from

our Mainland Collection. This collection, inherited in 1979, is one of the

largest in our Archive, and houses a variety of business documents, maps,

correspondences, and contracts that details the growth of Texas City as far

back as 1915. Attracting industry and town site development was the focus of the Mainland Company in the early part

of the 20th century. Under the guidance of Colonel H.B. Moore, the Mainland Company brought in the Texas City

Sugar Refinery, the Knox Process Corporation, the Stone Oil Refinery, and much more.

We are also working hard to uncover the hidden history of Texas City. Through our Library’s large digitization initiative,

the Archive will make portions of our collections available on the World Wide Web for public access, scholarly

research, and more importantly, digital preservation.

Finally, Moore Memorial Public Library is finishing up a small oral history project entitled “Library Stories”. Moore

Memorial Library staff from days gone by were asked the question “What does the library mean to you?” Look out for

this special program in the near future to listen to these special Library Stories!

The Af r ican Amer ican Exper ience —Oral H istor y Pro ject

M oore Memorial Public Library is looking for African American community members

who lived in Texas City during the period of 1920 to 1970 to be part of our African

American Experience—Oral History Project.

The goals of this project are to collect, preserve, and make available the personal accounts

of individuals from African American communities in Texas City, through the use of digital

audio, and video recordings.

These recordings will allow future generations to listen to these oral histories from those who were part of the historical

happenings and narratives taking place in Texas City during this time period! Interviews will be recorded, digitized,

transcribed, and exhibited to the public through the Moore Memorial Public Library’s digital archive. Please consider

sharing any documentation that helps tell your story. We are looking for diaries, church bulletins, letters, documents,

and house deeds along with images of school buildings, classes, school teams, houses, businesses, etc. preferably with

identifying information penciled in on the back—anything that helps visualize your story. All pictures must include a

name and telephone number for contact purposes.

All items will be digitized and returned to the owner, unless otherwise stated. To be part of this historic project, contact

Theresa Mayfield at 409--949-3007 or tmayfield@texascitytx.gov for the project form. Thank you!