Karen Hayes's blog

Retired librarian, Rebecca Hubert, was the 2011 adult winner of the Summer Reading Program for Spring Branch-Memorial Library.   She has always enjoyed reading and decided to join this years ReaderNation program when she noticed it online.   Her favorite books this summer were Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand and The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  She also enjoyed the movie The Help and felt it followed the book.  She plans to use the Amazon gift card to purchase books.    

The Summer Reading Program will end Satuday August 6.  Now is the time to record the books you have been reading.   Children and teens can pick up their certificates and prizes through the end of the day Saturday.  We hope you have enjoyed reading and will continue to read throughout the year.

Fun filled science experiments you don't want to miss!  Optical illusions!  Come and be wowed! Date for Mad Science: Wednesday. August 3, 3pm and repeated at 4pm.  Ages: K-school age.  Tickets to this free program are available 30 minutes before the program.

Ferrets Visit the Library. Date of Program;  Thursday, July 21 at 3pm.  This is your chance to learn about ferrets and see them up close.   Ages 6 and up.  Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program.

Here's your chance to show off your talent! All entries will be judged and displayed in the library.  First place winner will receive a prize.  Supplies and refreshments will be provided.  Bring your friends and create your masterpiece on Thursday, July 14 at 3:30pm.