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Book Sale This Saturday!

Submitted by Randy Bossarte on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 12:00am

Big Sale! Northwest library is having a Book Sale this Saturday, April 27, 2013. Our Friends of the Library will be hosting this event. Everyone is invited to come support your Northwest Library.

We have gently-used hardcover and paperback books, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs and audio books, magazines of general interest such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, Texas Monthly, cooking or decorating magazines and select children's magazines.

Give yourself the gift of helping out your library as well as getting that so desired book at a bargain price. Remember, funds collected go straight back to this library.

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Science Fiction Book Club

Submitted by Jason V on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 5:27pm

Do you consider yourself a science fiction aficionado? Would you like to discuss some of your favorite titles with fellow sci-fi readers? Northwest is looking to start up a sci-fi book club but we desperately need active participants. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please let us know. As always, if you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to share them with us. We hope to see you in the not-too-distant future!

Holiday Creations

Submitted by Jason V on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 3:51pm

Want to help us decorate for the holidays? Bring in your holiday or winter themed artwork and we will put it on display for all to see and admire. Create an intricate paper snowflake or a construction paper snowman like the one behind our front desk. You can also find many holiday themed craft ideas near 745.594 in the non-fiction area. Worried about your creative skills? Fret not! Throughout December, we will have various coloring pages for our patrons to scribble on.

Give a Little Joy this Holiday

Submitted by April Z on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 3:40pm

Christmas is just around the corner and it's that time of year again when Toys for Tots reminds us that Christmas is a time for peace, joy, and happiness. This is your chance to make a child happy by donating a Christmas gift to a child in need. Toys for Tots, which is brought to you by U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, runs from Monday November 26th - Friday December 14th. If you are in the spirit for giving, drop by our library and donate an unwrapped gift for a boy or a girl. If you would like to learn more about this organization visit www.toysfortots.org. There is nothing greater than putting a smile on someone else's face. Help spread the love this year and make a donation. It will be greatly appreciated.

Discover Panama

Submitted by Jason V on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 10:22am

Did you notice how quickly the display case changed? During October and November we are spotlighting Panama. On November 17^th at 2:00 pm, we will have a special guest here to discuss the life and cultural traditions of the Panamanian peoples. If you don't know much about Panama then I invite you to come and discover what the beautiful South American county has to offer. Also, be on the lookout for a Panamanian children's art exhibit which will be featured on the book drop windows.

Game Day Frenzy Update

Submitted by Jason V on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 12:44pm

The end of summer is rapidly approaching! For those who haven’t been able to make it to a Game Day Frenzy, August 6^th will be your last chance. It will be held in the meeting room from 4:30-5:30 pm. All are welcome so stop on by and play some games. Have any suggestions for cool ipad games? Write a comment and let me know.

Movie Day This Friday @ Your Library

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 3:12pm

Adults of all ages are invited to come to the _under50^over Movie Day this Friday. The title is to be announced and the movie will start at 10:15 am. Movie Day will take place in the Marge Jacobson Community Room on the first floor of the library.

Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.

Please contact the Reference Desk at (281) 488-1906 or visit us on the Second Floor for more information.

Another good reason to visit your library

Submitted by Luann N on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:19pm

When we need a book , a CD or a movie, we go on line to request from our library and wait for it to arrive to pick up. There are other times we should visit our library, especially now that HCPL materials are "floating" which means they will stay at the location they are returned. If you think the maud marks collection have been expanded, you are very right. Come and browse. You may find a long lost interest or a title that would jog your memory. "New" materials arrive every day, especially DVD's

First "GS Interest Project: Exploration Journeys!" workshop Open

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 10:17am

The Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library introduces the Girl Scout “Interest Project: Exploration Journeys!” program on Monday, January 24th. This particular workshop will feature work towards the “Textile Arts” Interest Project Award, assisting older Girl Scouts in accomplishing certain steps towards the "Textile Arts” Interest Project Award as well as parts of various Girl Scout Journeys. The workshop will begin at 5 pm and will take place in the Marge Jacobson Community Room on the first floor of the library. Light refreshments compliments of the Friends of Freeman Library.

The generous community

Submitted by Luann N on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 6:38pm

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Maud Marks library is very grateful to the community for their generous response to our wish list. As soon as our giving tree was put up, nine ornaments with titles of books/audio books that Maud Marks wishes to add were bought. Our customers always find a way to support their library despite the slow economy and the extra spending in the holiday season. To date we have had 21 gift titles . We sincerely appreciate the giving spirit of our customers.