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It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's a .... Photo?!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 9:40am

We were warned.Front Doors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inquiring minds wanted to know...
Connie and I successfully jumped!
Both of us are fine! Both of us loved it! Checking InAnd we would do it again!No Take Backs

 

 

 

 

Brothers Grimm - A Spooky Classic

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 9:23am

Brothers Grimm

Join us on Monday, October 25th @ 2:00 pm for Classic Readers Book Club. We will be discussing the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Why fairytales in October? Well, many of our modern day "Disney-ized" tales have some darker origins. The Brothers Grimm wrote and documented tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. You might be surprised at the original text! They are often VERY different than those animated cartoons we all know and love.

Are you ready for some...

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 9:04am

GhostHalloween fun? Here's what's going on at the library on Saturday, October 30th.

10:30 AM Storytime and Craft
11:00 AM Spooky Sounds of Cypress Concert Band
12:00 PM Henna Body Art (Parental permission required!)
2:00 PM Halloween Costume Party and Games

So, if you want a safe place to trick-o-treat...a good time for all... and free games and prizes... Why not celebrate at the library!  

Give thanks! Visit our Giving Tree.

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 1:21pm

Thanksgiving

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Share your gratitude with us. Come into the library and fill out a "leaf". Write down who or what you are thankful for. We will add it to our ever-changing and ever-growing tree display. By Thanksgiving, the tree will be in full bloom with our collective gratitude.

A Night at the Museum

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 5:26pm

MFAH LogoLast night, I had the pleasure of attending Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's celebration of education and community partners. At this event, Harris County Public Library received A Place For All People Award. This distinction is awarded to community collaborators for longtime dedication to the arts and education. Over the years, the library has partnered with the museum for various programs. Several branches have hosted weeklong Summer Art Camps, taken free bus trips to the museum, as well as transformed library public spaces into temporary art galleries for traveling art exhibits. The benefits to our community extend beyond the library branch.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:55am

House on Mango StreetJoin us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a children's craft. Make your very own maracas this Saturday at 3:00 PM! If crafts aren't your thing, join us at our Reader's Perspective Book Club, September 20th at 2:00 PM. We will be reading The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. We look forward to seeing you in the library!

Laptops in the Library

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 2:01pm

hcplDid you know that Northwest Branch Library has six laptops that can be checked out at the Circulation Desk? These laptops are for two hour use inside the library. All you need is a library card that is older than thirty days and you can snuggle up on your favorite sofa and click away! So, if you are not the type that likes a traditional desktop, come and check out a laptop!

Books Clubs - We have them for everyone!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 4:21pm

Book Worms

Did you know that the Northwest Branch offers four different book clubs? We have an Inspirational Book Club that meets the 1st Monday of the month at 2:00 PM.  We also have a book club for the person who loves to talk to other bibliophiles but hates the pressure of having to read a certain book by a certain time. Join the Bookless Wonders the 2nd Monday of the month at 2:00 pm! If that is not your cup of tea, how about a popular fiction book club called Reader's Perspective which meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 2:00 pm? Want to read the classics, but just can't find the time? Come to Classic Reader's on the 4th Monday of the month? Please contact the library for this month's book selection.

Bags for Sale! Support the Friends of the Library!

Submitted by Deborah Sica on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 10:15am

Book Bags

Do you love you library? Support the group that supports us! The Friends of the Northwest Library is selling Harris County Public Library bags as one of their many fundraising endeavors. For the low, low donation price of $3.00 you have get a fine book tote and bragging rights that you supported the library. The bags come in Hunter Green, Candy Apple Red and Royal Blue. If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Northwest Library stop on by and fill out an application. All donations go directly to support the library programs and improvement projects.

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