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Holiday Art

Submitted by Jason V on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 10:19am

Have you seen the recent additions to our public bulletin board?  Next time you stroll through the lobby, take a moment and appreciate the colorfully decorated reindeer, snowman, and gingerbread houses of our artistic young patrons.  We will continue to put up any holiday or winter themed works brought to us throughout the remainder of the year.  Coloring pages are still available and although space is limited, we will display all submissions.  Happy Holidays! 

Winter Holiday Hours

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:35am

happy holidays• December 17-20, Mon-Thur, 8:00am-8:00pm
• December 21, Fri, 10:00am-6:00pm
• December 22-25, Sat-Tue, Closed for Winter Holidays
• December 26-27, Wed-Thur, 8:00am-8:00pm
• December 28-29, Fri-Sat, 10:00am-6:00pm
• December 30-January 1, Sun-Tue, Closed for New Year's Holiday
• January 2-3, Wed-Thur, 8:00am-8:00pm
• January 4-5, Fri-Sat, 10:00am-6:00pm

A Heap o' Holiday Cheer: Programs for All Ages @ Your Library

Submitted by David Cherry on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 4:27pm

Original illustrations from Dicken's A Christmas CarolChances are good that at some point between now and the ceremonial breaking of the first New Year's resolution, each and every one of us will temporarily give in to the bah-humbuggery that is as much a part of the season as the mistletoe, the eggnog and the annual Black Friday Feast of Immaculate Consumption. It’s natural and nothing to be ashamed of. A Christmas Carol remains so popular not because we are a nation of Tiny Tims, but because we all have at least a little Scrooge in us and we want to be reminded of the fact before the ghosts start waking us up at all hours to go flitting around the space-time continuum.

Luckily for all of us, Harris County Public Library offers a little oasis—actually twenty-seven little oases—from the hurly-burly that is the holidays, a place where you can find a nice quiet corner and comfortable chair in which to unwind and let some of the frenetic festivities go on without you, a place where you can browse the aisles and not hear the exOriginal illustration from Dickens' A Christmas Carolhausted whimpering of your credits cards in your wallet, a place to reconnect with the handmade spirit of the holidays, a place to join with others in song, and a place to sit with your child or grandchild in your lap and be dazzled again by a tale of the season.

Remember, all branches will be closed Saturday, December 22 – Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the holidays, so don’t forget to stock up on books, DVDs and music for those cozy evenings.

Below are some of the holiday programs still in store at HCPL.

Happy Holidays!

Submitted by Mark H. on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 9:22am

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The Aldine Branch Library wishes you and your family a safe and happy Holiday Season. Peace, joy, and good tidings to you and yours. We look forward to serving you in 2012!

 

Santa Has Arrived!!!

Submitted by Naomi H. on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:23am

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SANTA IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    Once school lets out today, head over to the library for some holiday fun.  We will be celebrating our annual Santa's Ranch today from 1-4 PM.  We will have singers and a brass band, pony rides, crafts, and more!  Come get you holiday spirit painted all over your face.  And of course the big guy will be visiting with us the entire time.  Tell him what you want this year as you have your picture taken.   Mrs. Claus has even taken time out of her busy schedule to join us.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HCPL: The Host of Christmas Present

Submitted by David Cherry on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 2:39pm

Photo Credit: Untitled (Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Hawaii by Cliff1066It is probably safe to say that the “Winter Wonderland” of song is not forthcoming here in Harris County, Texas. Sad, maybe, but a fact of life in the subtropics, and truth be told a lot of folks moved down here for that very reason. They will tell you that behind the snowy Currier & Ives idyll is hours of shoveling and scraping in soggy socks.

While we may not be dashing through the snow anytime soon, it doesn’t mean Texans can’t whip up a whole lot of old-school, tinsel-strewn holiday cheer complete with chestnuts roasting and eleven pipers piping when we put our minds to it. HCPL is doing its part again this year with some special events guaranteed to keep your holidays merry and bright.

Library Winter Break Hours

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 10:08pm

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Winter Hours at the Library

  • December 20-23, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • December 24-26, Friday - Sunday, Closed for Winter Holidays
  • December 27-30, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • December 31-January 2, Friday - Sunday, Closed for New Year's Day
  • January 3, Monday, Regular Hours Resume 

 

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Holiday Cooking

Submitted by Sara West on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 4:40pm

If you're like a lot of people, you're gearing up for the holiday season.  And what would the holidays be without food?  If you're in need of a new recipe to spice up your typical gathering, the library has quite a selection to choose from.

Whether you're looking for new ways to serve turkey, better bread recipes, more casserole dishes or sweeter desserts, you can find what you need on the shelves of your local HCPL branch.  

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