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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!

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)

A.P.E. Volunteers & the Art Car Parade 2013

Submitted by Mark H. on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 1:33pm

May 11th was Houston's 26th annual art car parade and the Aldine Project Experience (APE) teens were part of the festivities. Our teen volunteers worked for weeks to create their own book cart. They also cut out many cardboard cars and trucks for children to decorate. On the day of the parade they set up the library's spot in the "Kid's Zone," asked kids to join in the craft, and helped them create their own little art cars. The craft was so popular that we ran out of cars before the parade even started. It was a great event and the teens were thrilled to be part of it.

Teen Homework Hour

Submitted by Mer L. on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 4:35pm

Teen Craft: Furoshiki Wrapping

Submitted by Betsy A. on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:08am

Teens Get Crafty: Hand-Stitched

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 3:35pm

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival Reminder

Submitted by Sarah N. on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:43pm

Hi everyone! I wanted to remind you not to miss our annual Asian Pacific Heritage Festival this Saturday, May 11 from 1-4pm at the Maud Marks Branch. Make Mom a lei for Mother’s Day, sample a variety of Asian cuisine, enjoy an origami demonstration, and more! This free event is fun for the whole family so come on over!

Humans In Space Youth Art Competition

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 1:44pm

Freeman Library is privileged to have on display from May through August works created by young artists as part of the Humans in Space Youth Art Competition. This international competition, just having finished its second running, "encouraged youth (ages 10-18) to 'Be Inspired, Creative and Heard,' asking them to think about the future of human space flight and to creatively communicate their ideas through their visual, literary, musical or video artwork." Enjoy taking in the many beautiful and creative works from all over the world on display in our Internet Cafe and find out how you can generate interest or be involved in future competitions, which strive for its participants "to enhance their awareness, interest and support for human space flight."

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Submitted by Naomi H. on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 1:34pm

Don't be bored this summer, volunteer at the library. Teens entering the seventh grade or older are invited to join us at the library this summer. Starting tomorrow, May 1, we will begin taking volunteer applications for summer volunteers. You must be able to commit to working at least 4 out of the 5 weeks in a session. You must also be able to attend one of the mandatory orientations for the session of your choice.

Session one runs from June 6 through July 10 with the orientations on May 31 at 4 PM or June 4 at 7 PM. Session two runs from July 11 through August 14 with the orientation on July 8 at 10 AM. Additional opportunities include patron count week and a mini-session that runs August 12 through August 24. You need to have volunteered during one of the long sessions to volunteer during the previous sessions to volunteer during mini-session.

Applications will be accepted through May 18 so hurry in for yours.

Teens Drop Everything & Read

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 9:54am