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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! BECOME A LITERACY TUTOR

Submitted by Carolyn Dial on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 4:57pm

You can help another adult learn to read! Register for the Literacy Tutor training sessions to be held at the North Channel Library on Friday, February 22nd from 1-4:30 pm. Literacy Coordinator, Steve Zach, will present unique information to help you become an effective Literacy Tutor. Once you are trained as a Literacy Tutor, you will have the opportunity to meet your new student for one-on-one sessions at the Library. You and the student will decide on the schedule that best meets both of your needs. The North Channel Library has two Study Rooms that you can schedule for sessions with your student. Please be sure to come in or call soon to reserve your place in this interesting class. Ph. 281-457-1631

Soft as Snow Storytime

Submitted by Anna G on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 4:51pm

picture of snowmen built in Satoland, Sapporo Japan Join Ms. Andleeb for her Soft as Snow story time. She will be reading books about the all things soft and maybe even a few snowy ones too. This story time is intended for children 3-6 and will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday January 8th. Make sure to grab a free ticket at the information desk.

Fotopidia CC: snowmans: Sato Land, Sapporo, I am a little snowman, we are little snowmen

Summer Reading @ Aldine

Submitted by Mark H. on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 11:41am

LIFE - Book Hunters

Submitted by Dorrie Scott on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 3:33pm

Hobknob with our in-house HCPL Book Hunters (aka LSC-CyFair Librarians) as they lead you to the best books to read this summer.

Door prizes!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
10:00am
LRNC 131

View the entire LIFE schedule at LIFE Workshops - CyFair.

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Library Cards Are Not Just For Adults!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 3:10pm

Do you know that parents can request a library card for their child at any age?

“The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” - The Report of the National Commission on Reading

Getting a library card is easy and the first card is free!

"Reading" on the Girl Scout Express!

Submitted by Jorie Nissen on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:43am

Are you a Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador Scout trying to earn Interest Project Awards? The Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library continues the “Girl Scout Express!” designed for older Girl Scouts with busy schedules.

On Monday, October 10^th, kits for the “Reading” Interest Project Award will be available Interest Project Award will be available via email or at the Second Floor Information Desk. This program is made possible by the Friends of Freeman Library.

Please contact the Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.

Third Week of the Summer Reading Program

Submitted by Jane H on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 1:45pm

Don't forget to get your free tickets beginning on Friday, June 17, after 1 pm for the Annual Variety Show held on Thursday, June 23, at 10:30 am and 2:20 pm in the Childrens' Activity Room. (For that day only, Toddler Time and Mother goose Lapsit will be cancelled.)

For Mysterious Monday, June 20 at 2:15 pm, Miss Elizabeth has planned a Texas Door Hanger craft.

Tuesdays are busy with Toddler Time, Preschool Storytime, plus Can You dig It - ReadAloud at 1:30 pm and the new Waddlers at 5 pm.

You might want to bring a pillow for the Fabulous Friday Movie Marathon June 24 beginning at 2:15 pm. There is still free popcorn.

Second Week of Summer Reading Program

Submitted by Jane H on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 1:52pm

For Mysterious Monday, Miss Elizabeth has a Father's Day pennant craft planned, 6/17 at 2:15 pm. All materials are provided. Join Miss Connie on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm for the Can You Dig It? ReadAloud. She is reading: Thor's Marriage by Bruce Coville.

No sign-up needed for Miss Sunnii's Waddlers program at 5 pm. For Thrilling Thursday, 6/17 at 2:15, join Miss Christie for Dance Dance Revolution music and movement.Fabulous Fridays at the movies continues with our marathon, at 2:15 with free popcorn.Remember the stories children hear read during library programs can be added to their reading logs.