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SCRAPBOOKING @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:35am

Join scrapbooking expert Mia to learn the basics as well as advanced techniques this coming Saturday, July 10th. You can come any time between 10 am and 3 pm. This craft program is open to all ages: adults, teens and tweens! Miss Mia will provide sample materials to get you started. Plus she brings all her die cut equipment so you can choose fancy shapes to enhance your pages! No pre-registration is required. Please call us for more information: Ph. 281-457-1631

Creative Writing Club @ Your Library

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 6:59pm

Do you have a creative streak--and yearn to write? Poetry? Fiction? Join your fellow creative writing enthusiasts at the North Channel Library this coming Friday, June 25th, at 4 pm in the Meeting Room. Librarian Kelly H. (also a creative writer!) will lead the group into an exploration of creative poetry and fiction--for adults and teens! For more informaiton, please call: 281-457-1631

SPECIAL STORYTIME FUN @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 1:41pm

Blub! Blub! Preschool kids and parents, join us for swimming and camping stories next Tues. June 22nd at 1:30 pm. After the stories, special guests will help you make your own piggy bank! Plus light refreshments will be served! See you there!

HEAR DRUMS @ YOUR LIBRARY!

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 11:44am

On Wednesday, June 9th at 2:30 pm, come to the Children's Area to hear African tales told to the sound of drums! You will get a chance to help beat the drums during the program.  This program is designed for children. No free tickets are required. However, group leaders, please call for availability as seating is limited due to the Fire Code: Ph. 281-457-1631

BRANCH CALENDAR: SEE ABOVE!

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 2:02pm

This summer, we have Reading Programs for ALL ages: Children, Teens and Adults! All planned activities to encourage summer reading are listed on the online Branch Calendar: please see above. For the Children's Programs, if Free tickets are required, these are available one week in advance. Monday Movie names will be posted inside the Library. Please call us for more information: Ph. 281-457-1631

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 6:35pm

We hope that you enjoy the Memorial Day holiday! The North Channel Branch and all Harris County Libraries will be closed both Sunday, May 30th, and Monday, May 31st. We will reopen Tuesday, June 1st, at 10 am. If you need to renew materials, please remember to phone the Renewal Line at 713-747-4763 or visit our website at:  www.hcpl.net  You will need your library barcode number and 4 digit PIN to renew using either of these services. If you return materials to the Book Drop, do NOT leave them on the Front Porch if the Book Drop is full. Please keep your materials. When you bring the materials back once we reopen, just let us know that the Book Drop was full and we will waive your fines. See you after the holiday!

SNAPSHOT DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 9:39am
North Channel Library is TAKING PART IN “Texas Library Snapshot Day”
The North Channel Public Library is joining libraries across the state in participating in “Texas Library Snapshot Day” on Tuesday, May 4th, to show how important libraries are to the state of Texas. Library volunteers and staff will invite your comments, compile statistics, take photographs, and gather other data that will describe a typical day at our library.  The results collected will be added to those of other libraries across Texas to show how libraries provide invaluable services to Texans. We invite you to help us showcase the great learning opportunities, return on educational investment, and value of libraries.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 7:21pm
The North Channel Library is now accepting applications from adults who would like to learn to read, speak and write English. Classes are free of charge and are taught by trained volunteers. It doesn't matter what your native language background is, our tutors can help you. Group classes are available weekdays and evenings. Please ask us for an application form. Once your application is submitted, you will be contacted by our Literacy Coordinator and matched to the correct class. New classes will begin June 1st! For more information, please call us at: Ph. 281-457-1631

EARTH DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 12:29pm

Go GREEN! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by taking simple steps that can make a big difference. Green gardening and home care are featured in books on display near the entrance to the North Channel Libary: check one out and see easy changes that you can make to improve the state of our home, Planet Earth. See how you can join in the clean energy revolution! Teens and interested adults, join us for the viewing of a pivotal Earth friendly movie, Monday, April 19th at 4 pm. 

 

EARLY VOTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 10:31am
Exercise your right to vote in the Democratic and Republican Party Primary Runoff Elections. These elections will be held at the North Channel Library in the Meeting Room Monday, April 5th, through Friday, April 9th from 7 am to 7 pm each day. Make your vote count!
 
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