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Toddler Time Is Moving to Tuesdays

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 3:26pm

DrawingDue to the change in library hours, Toddler Time will be moved to Tuesdays at 11:30 AM starting April 5th. Preschool Story Time will remain on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Baby Book Time will remain on Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. As always, tickets will be given out 30 minutes in advance for these programs.

Shakin' the Money Tree - Job Search Seminars Starting Soon!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:11pm

Money TreeWorkForce Solutions is coming to the library! Get all your job search questions answered. Have you resume evaluated, learn interviewing skills, and stay informed of new employment trends and employer expectations. Sessions will be conducted by Carolyn Kennard, expert in the field of employment counseling and job retention. So, get ahead of the curve and spend time honing those job search skills. No need to register, just come to the library's Adult Reading Area on any Tuesday from March 29th - April 26th at 10:30AM. Free materials will be distributed for class attendees.

April is National Poetry Month. How will you celebrate?

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 11:43am

Paper BeadsApril is National Poetry Month! Join us for our adult craft in celebration of words, language and self expression! We will be making paper beaded jewelry out of poems on Tuesday, April 5th at 10:00AM. Arrange the words on your necklace and wear your own poetic creation. Also, bring your favorite poem to share or check out poetry books to read aloud with your family and friends. Adult crafts are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM.

C-SPAN Book TV to Visit Northwest Library!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 11:08am

BusC-SPAN will be rolling up to the Northwest Branch Library THIS Saturday, February 12th at 10:00 AM. They will be here for a short time and plan to leave by 11:30 AM. Don't miss your chance to visit this mobile BookTV studio! Learn about how BookTV is filmed. Sit in the BookTV interview chairs and learn how to film your own Book TV session! The Book TV Bus vignettes are available online. Be sure to check out a few before the bus arrives. Get on the bus and you won't to be left out in the cold. (brrrrrr...)

Buggy for Books Corner

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 2:59pm

Ninja Praying MantisDid you enjoy the ant farms in the display area by the Reference Desk? What about the lady bugs larve? Well... guess what! We have Praying Mantises on the way! They will be hatching in 3-6 weeks. While we have to wait for the weather to warm a bit for them to come out and play, they will sure be an interesect-ing sight.

CyFair Teens present Seasonal Storytimes

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 1:56pm

Teen ReadingJoin us on Saturday, February 26th at 10:30 AM for a special storytime. Teens from CyFair High School Honor Society will present stories and a special seasonal craft project. This storytime is sure to delight! No tickets are required for this event. So, spend a little time with these great teens and see quality leadership in action!

Monday Movie Madness

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 1:05pm

Film ScreenersDid you know that we screen the latest film releases at the library? Every Monday at 4:15 PM, we show a current film. It is fully projected and played in surround sound! So, why pay those rental fees and late fees, when you can come to the movies for free. Bring your popcorn and settle in for some movie fun! Contact the library for titles and details.

August 27th Book Sale - - It only happens three times per year!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 1:42pm

Book SaleYes... Yes... Step right up! The tri-annual Friends of the Northwest Library Book Sale is happening the last Saturday in August! Come to the library on Saturday, August 27th from 10AM-4PM and pick up some quality bargain books. All proceeds go directly to benefit the library. Prices as low as 50 cents an item! You can't beat that (even at a discount store).

Scarlet Letter - A Love Story for Valentine's Day

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 4:18pm

Book Cover

Have you seen the movie Easy A with Emma Stone? This modern day version is taken to task when compared to the original Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Join our Classic Readers for the tale of Hester Prynne's tragic love and the ostracism of her restrictive community. The discussion will be on Monday, February 27th at 2:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

What's Your Perspective?

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 3:04pm

19th Wife

Come and join in the book discussion of The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. This time traveling tale surrounds the reader in the world of polygamy, history, the founders of the Mormon Church and modern day mystery. The interwoven storylines, while independent of each other, explore the complexity of the subject from various perspectives. The discussion will be held on Monday, January 17th at 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

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