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North Channel Festival Fun

Posted Tue, 09/29/2009 - 2:32pm by Linda Stevens

Thanks to all who helped put together this year's Hispanic Heritage Festival at the North Channel Branch Library, thanks to all of the great volunteers, and thanks to everyone who attended! Some highlights from the day:

NOTICE! Fast Forward for Evelyn Meador Groundbreaking

Posted Fri, 09/18/2009 - 4:07pm by Greg Burns

Groundbreaking for the new & improved Evelyn Meador Branch has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. from the original date of Thursday, October 8th. Same time, same place, though. Looks like things are starting to shift into high gear now, and we can't wait to show you all of the good things that will be in our new building!

2009 Summer Reading Program in Review

Posted Tue, 09/15/2009 - 4:42pm by Veronica G.

Thanks to all for making the 2009 Summer Reading Program a blast.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2010!  

Hispanic Heritage @ Your Library

Posted Mon, 09/14/2009 - 1:39pm by Veronica G.

September 15th is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and runs through mid-October. During this time, we honor the independence of the following Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile with cultural and festive programs.

Listed below are highlighted events for the weeks to come. The programs below do not require registration or tickets. To see our full calendar of Hispanic Heritage programs, click here.

Hispanic Heritage Festival 2008

Tuesday, 9/15

Regular Hours Resume September 8

Posted Fri, 09/04/2009 - 11:07am by Grace Lillevig

During the heat emergency this summer, branches opened at 10 AM Monday-Friday. Regular hours resume for all branch locations on Tuesday, September 8.  Regular hours are listed on each branch page as well as the main locations page.

"THIS I BELIEVE:" BOOKS ARE A PRIORITY

Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 10:47am by Nancy Agafitei

KUHF-Houston Public Radio (88.7 FM) sponsors a daily five-minute series entitled "This I Believe," a national project designed to engage people to write and record the core values and beliefs that guide their daily lives. The hallmark of this program is sharing the guiding principles of average citizens...our neighbors, our coworkers and the people with whom we worship. On Friday, August 28, 2009, the entry was submitted by a local Woodlands resident.  Carolyn Boyd is an educator, currently teaching at the John Cooper School. Among her many joys is reading. Carolyn says it's been a life-long pursuit and as she explains in her essay for KUHF's "This I Believe", books will be a priority for her, for the rest of her life.

What is a Card Catalog? Kids Today Don't Know

Posted Thu, 08/27/2009 - 11:05am by Grace Lillevig

In their recent article, “100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About ,”  Wired magazine has a list of technologies that adults grew up with that today’s kids may never experience. The list includes everything from audio-visual entertainment (VHS tapes and 8 tracks) to computers, gadgets, and everything else. The list includes several things library related. Do you remember these?  I've made a couple of my own comments in brackets below.

Summer Reading Programs - What Do You Think?

Posted Mon, 08/24/2009 - 5:17pm by Linda Stevens

 Adult SRP        Children's SRP      Teen SRP

Did you participate in one of this year's Summer Reading Programs?  If you did and you'd like to share your opinions, or if didn't and you'd like to tell us what would make you join next year, please fill out this survey by September 8th.  Help us make next year's program the best one yet!

Update 9/8: The survey has closed. Thank you for your interest.  If you have additional comments, please leave them below.

Hurricane Preparedness @ Your Library

Posted Mon, 08/24/2009 - 10:24am by Veronica G.

Throughout September, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will visit each library to discuss Hurricace Preparedness.

Houston is a major hub for hurricane happenings; do not get caught unprepared. In these hour long presentations, you will learn basic key steps to ensure you and your loved ones safety in case of hurricane emergencies. There will also be time for question and answers after the presentation.

The scheduled programs are listed below in order of date. Clicking on the branch location of your choice will direct you to the library's page with their address amd contact information.

Tuesday, 9/1

Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library: 10:30 AM

LaPorte Branch Library: 10:30 AM

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