One of the oldest forms of drama, Chinese Opera has evolved as time has passed. One integral part of Chinese Opera is the mask worn by the performers.  More than just a prop, the colorful mask represents the character's personality, demeanor and even rank in society.  Often times an actual mask, the Chinese Opera mask can also be painted directly onto the actor's face.

Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with North Channel Branch Library on May 16.  Meet in the children's area of the library at 4:30 pm to design and color your own Chinese Opera mask.

 “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”  --Albert Einstein

They weren't supposed to succeed.  They were the rejected and outcast students of their high school.  But they had a secret weapon: their teachers, Mike Kersjes and Robynn McKinney, who believed that they could do anything. Even go to Space Camp where the best and brightest students competed in activities similar to those experienced by NASA astronauts.  Kersjes and McKinney knew that their kids could rise to the challenge if only given the chance.  

The Children's Museum of Houston will be coming to North Channel Branch Library to lead story time on Tuesday, April 24 beginning at 10:30 am in the meeting room.  The Para Los Ninos program will feature bilingual activities including the new Invent-a-Color and Bridge Builder. If you are interested in bringing a group, please call the library to ensure that there will be room. This event is recommended for children ages 2 to 7 years old.
 

Calling all Teens and Tweens! Calling all Teens and Tweens!  Assemble in the North Channel Branch Library meeting room, Wednesday, April 11, at 4 pm for Wii gaming and fun with friends.  Repeat, meet at 4 pm, April 11, in the meeting room for gaming and fun.

When new college graduate Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan returns to her childhood home, she is dismayed to find that her long time nanny and confidante has been fired and sent away.  Determined to discover the reasons behind the abrupt departure, Skeeter uncovers more than she bargains for.  Aspiring to be a writer, Skeeter talks to the African-American maids who not only keep the houses, but also raise the children of the white middle class.  What she learns will not only shake up her life, but those of &quo

Take a break from Spring Break and join in the fun of Wii Game Day at the North Channel Branch Library on Wednesday, March 14.  Come hang out in the meeting room and play Wii games with your friends from 4 until 6 pm.

North Channel Branch Library is celebrating Teen Tech Week with a Geek Out Costume Event.  Join us in the meeting room on Friday, March 9, at 4 pm.   Dress in your geeky best.  Play games, help build a robot for the library and deconstruct a few computers, then stay for a geeky snack. 

Do you long to knit or crochet?  Are your fingers calloused from sewing?  Come to North Channel Branch Library  and join the Strings Attached Needlecraft group.  The group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 4 until 6 pm in the meeting room.  Any type of needlecraft from embroidery to quilting, and knitting to crocheting can be discussed.  

The group  will meet March 7, at 4 pm in the North Channel Branch Library meeting room.  Come and share your latest project, tips and tricks with fellow crafters.  

"I grasped for tomorrow with its visions of splendor and a shining city.  I dreamed of adventures in strange and distant lands..." Ira Wagler's memoir "Growing Up Amish" lays out the story of a young man's struggle with his faith, his family and his heritage in an Old Order Amish community.  His journey to find his place in the world will take him, and the reader, to Canada, Indiana, Kansas and Montana.  This memoir will touch a nerve for those who have questioned the expectations of others and found themselves on a quest of t

Calling all Teens and Tweens! Calling all Teens and Tweens!  Assemble in the North Channel Branch Library meeting room, Wednesday, February 15, at 4 pm for Wii gaming and fun with friends.  Repeat, meet at 4 pm, Feb. 15, in the meeting room for gaming and fun.