Central Library, Conroe, Texas, Announces Events For January 2023

CONROE, TX -- The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in January 2023 at 104 I 45N, Conroe, TX 77301.

All events take place at Central Library:

Computer Classes

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 9:30 AM Computer Basics: Part 1
Adults
Learn what a computer is, how to use the keyboard, mouse and more.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM Computer Basics: Part 2
Adults
Learn how to use Windows 10 and see the new Windows 11.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM Microsoft Word: Part 1
Adults
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. This class is for the beginner user in Word.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM Microsoft Word: Part 2
Adults
Learn how to add and edit images, use styles to enhance your document, and add other elements to make a professional document.

Wednesday, January 5 & 19, 2023 at 12:30 PM Open Lab Tech Help
Adults
Have technology questions? Need help with your laptop? Phone? Tablet? Join our Computer Analyst for Open Lab Tech Help for free technology assistance.

Genealogy & Local History Room

Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Genealogy Room Book Group
Adults & Seniors.
Join us as we discuss a various of books on the themes we love most - Genealogy & Family History! For January, we'll read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. (If you've already read it, read The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes too!) Newcomers always welcome! Registration is not required. For more information call 936/522-2138. Monthly, on first Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Start Your Search: Build your family tree
Teens, Adults, Seniors.
Do you like solving puzzles? Reading mysteries? Do you obsess over scandals and secrets? Do you adore romance or accounts of bravery? If so, Genealogy is for you! This introductory class teaches how to start your family history journey. If you’ve already started your tree, come for a refresher to jumpstart your research. This program is for Teens, Adults, and Seniors. Registration is not required. For details, call 936/522.2138.

Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Write Your Own Story Workshop Series
Adults, Seniors.
Mary Gant Bell's class on the importance of chronicling your history, and making the writing process easier, was so successful - we're turning it into a series of classes! Each class will highlight an aspect of writing and publishing your history or your family's history. Mary is the author of several books on Genealogy and multiple fiction series. Make sure your descendants will be able to find you in the future. Registration is not required. For details, call 936/522-2138. Monthly, on the second Thursday of the month.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Genealogy Websites You Didn’t Know You Needed
Teens, Adults, Seniors
You most likely know "The Big 4" (Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, FindMyPast), but there are so many other websites to jumpstart your research. Don't let your search grow stale by repeating your searches on the same sites over and over. Learn new websites and discover new tools for genealogy, history, or research needs. Teens, Adults, Seniors. Registration is not required. Call 936/522-2138 for details.

Monthly Events at the Library

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 5:00 PM Needlecraft: A Good Yarn!
Adults & Teens