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Friends of the Library Drawing Winner

Submitted by Linda Stevens on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 4:09pm

Congratulations to Susan Meeks from the West University Branch Library!  Susan is the winner of the Harris County Friends of the Library drawing for a new Kindle Paperwhite and cover.  Thanks to our generous donors and to all who participated to support the Friends and HCPL!  Funds raised will be used to support summer reading programs at all Harris County branches. 

For more information about supporting the Harris County Friends of the Library, visit www.hcfol.org or volunteer for your local Friends group and make a difference in your community.

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. 

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Want a Kindle Paperwhite?

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 3:32pm

Kindle PaperwhiteWould you like to have a Kindle Paperwhite, either for yourself or to give away as a gift?  The Harris County Friends of the Library will be giving away a Kindle Paperwhite, with a nice cover, on Monday, December 3rd.  You can be entered into the drawing by making a $10 donation to the county Friends group.  Donation slips are available at the customer service desk.  Proceeds will benefit all 26 Harris County branch libraries.

Trade Sketches with Sketch Swap

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 11:01pm

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Sketch Swap is a fabulous website where you draw or sketch online, click submit, and instantly receive a realtime sketch in return.  The website approves every sketch submitted before it's sent out to others, and does not accept any drawing that wouldn't be appropriate for children, so kids and adults can both enjoy the website.

Anime …How Cool it is!

Submitted by Sylvia Powers on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 11:57am
Teens, if you like anime, you’ll LOVE this week’s Teen Program. We ‘re teaching you to draw your own anime characters. Drop in and learn to create characters for your very own anime magazine!   This free art program is Thursday, July 28th at 2pm and is paid for by the Friends of Maud Marks Library.  For more info on any of our programs check out our calendar.
Can’t make it? Try out some of these titles titles: The Complete Guide to Anime

Teen Drawing Contest

Submitted by Bobbi H. on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 3:47pm

Hey! Teens from ages 12-18- you can win a prize package for doing what you like best!  Just submit a drawing depicting a character, setting or plot from your favorite book or story to the library by January 29, 2010.  A winner will be announced on February 1, 2010 and will receive an art gift pack, including a gift card for Barnes and Noble.  We want to see what you can do!!  All drawings will be on display in the library.

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