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Our Library's Best Friends

Submitted by Amy C. on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 4:54pm

Have you enjoyed a program or the services at the library? Thank the Friends of the Library! Or better yet, join the Friends of the Library! So much of what we are able to do here is because of the effort of the Friends of the Bear Creek Library. Do you use our library, but you’re not sure what programs the Friends benefit? Click the video to see a small sample of the things we are able to do, thanks to our Friends!

Summer Reading Program Calendars are Here!

Submitted by Jane H on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:45pm

We been waiting anxiously for the Summer Reading Program Calendars to arrive and now they are here! Come in and get one or see more about it at our website: hcpl.net. You can sign up online starting Monday, June 3rd. Check out what activities we have planned,too.

There's more good news, our hours have been changed! We will be open more days and more hours! These changes start June!

New hours:

Mondays, 1 - 9

Join us for Baby Playtime on Friday, May 24 from 10:00-11:00 am

Submitted by Penny A on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 1:46pm

Looking for a chance to visit with other babies and their parents? Join us this Friday, May 24 from 10:00-11:00 am for Baby Playtime. This program is designed for children from infants to 18 months old and their parent or caregiver.

We'll have books, toys, music and bubbles. No tickets are required. Just bring your baby and have some fun!

Just a reminder - we will have only one session of Book Babies next Wednesday, May 29. The session will be at 11:15 am. We will start giving out tickets at 10:45 am. This program is for children from infants to 18 months old. In June, we will return to our regular two sessions of Book Babies each Wednesday (10:15 & 11:15 am).

Children: Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with a fish craft and lots more fun!

Submitted by Penny A on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:29pm

Freeman Library will be celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month on Wednesday afternoon May 22 with activities that the whole family can enjoy. This year's spotlighted country is India. The activities will be held in the Community Room from 4:30-7:00 pm. No tickets are needed for this program - just drop on in.

The activities include learning to wrap a sari, henna designs and a fun fish craft. There also will be music and coloring sheets. This program is made possible by the generous donations of the Friends of Freeman Library.

Amazing Japan! PreschoolStorytime Tuesday, May 20th

Submitted by Anna G on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 5:05pm

Picture of a fan from Japan
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Preschool Storytime is celebrating Japan this Thursday, May 20th at 10:30 AM. Ms. Andleeb with be reading books and inviting you to participate in a craft! Make sure to get a ticket from the information desk and join us in the meeting room. Preschool Storytime is geared towards children ages 3-6.

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Girl Scout Express (GSE) Session 5 Launched!

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 6:29pm

The Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library continues its “Girl Scout Express!” (GSE) program that's designed for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders with busy schedules. On Thursday, May 16^th, written guides for Girl Scout Journeys will be available via Google Drive. Session 5 will be posted online on Google Drive for the following Girl Scout Journeys:

- 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! (Daisy Scouts)
- A World of Girls (Brownie Scouts) (Sessions 5 & 6)
- aMUSE (Junior Scouts)
- MEdia (Cadette Scouts) (Sessions 5, 6, & 7)
- Mission: Sisterhood! (Senior Scouts)
- BLISS (Ambassador Scouts)

Asian/Pacific Heritage Month Craft for "Magical Monday"

Submitted by Jane H on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 4:55pm

Come make an origami craft, Monday, May 20, at 4 pm in the Children's Activity Room.

Dragoneers will have their last meeting for the school year, Thursday, May 23, at 4 pm.

Reading the Rainbow of Colors

Submitted by Victor S. on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:30pm

What is your favorite color? Do you like to read stories about colors or that have a color in the title of the book? Then you should browse our display of children's picture books, "Reading the Rainbow." You will find a large selection of "colorful" titles to read and share. Happy Reading!

"Magical Monday" Craft and Kids Yoga

Submitted by Jane H on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:07pm

Kids come try out some yoga with "Melissa" Monday, May 13, at 4 pm. Miss Rose will set up tables for a craft at the front of the Children's Area.

We will have information about the Summer Reading Club in a few weeks.We will have calendars to give out then.

The Countdown to the Summer Reading Program!

Submitted by Penny A on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:43pm

May is a big month for libraries with Harris County Public Library. We're getting ready for one of our busiest seasons - summer. The 2013 Summer Reading Program for Harris County kicks off in 25 days on Monday, June 3. Freeman Library will start having special Thursday afternoon programs for children in 28 days on Thursday, June 6.