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Book Sale Coming! Save the Date!

Coming SoonThe Friends of the Library will be having a book, video, and CD sale on Saturday, June 15, 10 am - 3 pm. We encourage everyone to come and buy lots of stuff! All proceeds help provide funding for library programs and materials. If you have any books, CDs or DVDs that are clean and in good condition, please donate them to the Friends for the sale. Donations are tax deductible. Anyone who is interested in helping set up the sale on Friday or work the sale on Saturday, please leave your name and phone number with the staff.

Our Library's Best Friends

Have you enjoyed a program or the services at the library?  Thank the Friends of the Library!  Or better yet, join the Friends of the Library!  So much of what we are able to do here is because of the effort of the Friends of the Bear Creek Library.  Do you use our library, but you’re not sure what programs the Friends benefit?  Click the video to see a small sample of the things we are able to do, thanks to our Friends!

 

Teens' Choice Film Festival!

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Stop by the Teen Zone and voice your choice!  Pick up a ballot and vote for your favorite chick flicks in the next week.  The winning movie will be shown on June 3rd at 4:30 pm.

 

Spring Branch-Memorial Library--The Page Turners

In the Garden of BeastsTitle to be discussed: In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson.  Date of meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 6:30pm.  Summary: "The bestselling author of "Devil in the White City" turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitler's rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E.

Summer Reading Activity Calendars Ready!

Hot off the presses!  The 2013 Summer Reading Program Activity Calendars are ready to be picked up in person or you can access the same information on our Events Calendar. We have lots of things for you to do. So check it out and make your plans.

Have Book-Will Travel: International Exploration Series - Japan

On Monday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm the Barbara Bush Branch Library will host the first installment of its International Exploration series. Come and hear Japan-America Society of Houston representative, Taka Tsuruta, as he takes you on a journey to Japan without ever having to leave your seat.

  

 

TAG, You're It!

Teens with teaTeens, what are your plans for this summer? Want to make a difference in the community? Need a reference for a job or college application? Then we have an opportunity for you!  Crosby Branch Library is currently seeking teen volunteers to form their all new Teen Advisory Group (TAG).  TAG will brainstorm with the Children's Librarian for great new teen programs and help with the summer reading program. Contact the Children's Librarian, Lisa Naasz for more details.

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Amazing Japan! PreschoolStorytime Tuesday, May 20th

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May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Preschool Storytime is celebrating Japan this Thursday, May 20th at 10:30 AM. Ms. Andleeb with be reading books and inviting you to participate in a craft!  Make sure to get a ticket from the information desk and join us in the meeting room.  Preschool Storytime is geared towards children ages 3-6.  

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Save the date: Houston Sightseeing Tips for Families

CityscapeThe Houston Sightseeing Tips for Families that was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, is rescheduled for Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 PM. All ages are welcome to learn about Houston's hidden gems just in time for summer. This program is presented by Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Remember our hours will change in June!

For more information about this program, please feel free to call 281-360-6804 or visit 4400 Bens View Lane.

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