All HCPL branches will be CLOSED Monday, May 27. Cy-Fair will also be CLOSED Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.
Therapeutic Optometrist Dr. Moes Nasser is offering a free educational discussion for teens, tweens, and their parents about eye health and eye care, just in time to ensure success as children go back to school. One out of every four children ages 5-17 have a vision problem, so it's important for parents to know about eye health. Dr. Nasser will be discussing everything from signs and symptoms of eye injury to making the transition from glasses to contact lenses to how to ensure proper eye care. Free goodie bags with eye care tips and helpful information will be provided.
The Friends of the Fairbanks Library are having a book sale this Saturday, June 16, from 10:00-3:00. They have a great selection, including DVDs, VHS tapes, audio books, and many books that look brand new. The prices are great, too! Come and buy loads of them. All proceeds benefit the Fairbanks Library and help provide funding for library programs and materials. [Clipart ©JupiterImages.]
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The Friends of the Library will be having a book sale on Saturday, June 16, 10 am - 3 pm. We encourage everyone to come, shop, and spend! All proceeds help provide funding for library programs and materials. If you have any books, CDs or DVDs that are clean and in good condition, please donate them to the Friends for the sale. Donations are tax deductible. Anyone who is interested in helping set up the sale on Friday or work the sale on Saturday, please leave your name and phone number with the staff.
In case you haven’t heard, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. In order to explain Cinco de Mayo, I have to give you a short lesson in Mexican history. Late in 1861, Napoleon III of France sent a fleet to Veracruz, on the coast of Mexico. The French army stormed Veracruz and then started moving towards Mexico City. At Puebla, the well-trained, well-equipped, 8,000-man French army attacked the Mexican army of 4,000. Some of the Mexican soldiers were well-trained and well-equipped, but legend says many of them were just peasants with farming tools. On May 5, 1862 [exactly 150 years ago!], the Mexicans decisively crushed the French army, which was considered the best in the world at the time.
Information for Persons with Disabilities: Harris County Public Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who are interested in attending library programs. To make a request for yourself or someone you know, please notify the Branch Librarian two working days in advance of the program.
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