It's that time again folks! On Saturday May 12th, Houstonians from all around will join to watch the 25th Annual Houston Art Car Parade. The Parade will take place on Allen Parkway from 1:00p.m-3:00p.m. The great thing about this event is that it is absolutely FREE. Do you want to know another great thing about this event? Let me tell you! Your dearest Northwest Library will be submitting their very own art cart to display at the Harris County Library Booth. Stop by, say hello,pick up some free information, and even sign up for a library card! So grab your sunglasses, head out early, and enjoy the weekend with some fabulous art and entertainment. For more information about the Art Cart Parade, click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: http://www.orangeshow.org/art-car/

Have you stopped by to visit our turtles yet? If you haven't, no worries, our reptilian friends will be here for a while. Our two little guys have been through a lot since moving to the library. A new place, strange faces, and new friends can be rough for two tiny turtles. Luckily, they have adapted very well. Recently, they have had an extreme home makeover.  Their comfy home was looking a little too much like a swamp so we decided it was makeover time. Moving old stuff out and new stuff in was no easy task, but let me just say that I think they really enjoy their new  environment. Big Mike has finally broken out of his shell, and is such a gentlemen now. Little Rafa is still the attention lover and go-getter. They love when visitors come to say hi and still like to pose for the camera. So don't be turtle shy and come and say hello. They won't bite, I promise.

This is April  reporting live from the Northwest Library.  I am standing in front of the home of the newest members of the Northwest family.  Meet Michelangelo and Raphael, our two red eared slider turtles. Named after two of the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters, they have made their new home here at the Northwest branch. Although they are still settling in, they would love a visit and a warm welcome from our patrons. Now we have seen a variety of animals here at our branch. We have our friendly woodpeckers that come visit us every fall, and not too long ago Larry the Camel dropped by for a huge surprise. Our visitors have come and gone, but our turtles are here to stay.  Drop by, say hello, and don't forget the pizza!

Are you a Janet Evanovich fan who fell in love with the Stephanie Plum series? Well do I have news for you!
One For The Money, the first Stephanie Plum book in the series, is opening in a theater near you! Starting tomorrow, January 27, 2012, you can see all of your favorite characters come to life on the big screen. Go for a night on the town and enjoy a few laughs as this fun loving bounty hunter takes you for a spin for the ride of your life. Haven't read any Stephanie Plum novels? No problem. Here are a few of the titles to get you started on your Stephanie Plum Bonanza.

Attention all young adult (YA) readers! Are you a hopeless romantic, a science fiction fanatic, a mystery book guru or any other type of reader? Well do we have some good news for you!

Come visit our library and browse through our young adult book collection. Our books range from romance, real life issues, murder mysteries, vampires, werewolves, zombies and paranormal craziness along with some other fabulous fiction. Don't be afraid to explore popular fiction, it just might be what you're looking for. What type of fiction fits your fancy?