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Celebrate Children’s Book Week

Submitted by Kayla K on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:11am

Children’s Book Week is the perfect time to enjoy new juvenile and teen literature.  Do an advanced search of the library’s online catalog to limit your search to picture books, or juvenile or young adult materials.  Use the library’s online databases like NoveList or Read the Books to find new books that interest you or a young person that you know, or try Tumblebooks, the database that brings storybooks to life with animation, audio, video, and activities.  Also, don’t forget about our weekly Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 for ages 3 to 5, and Wednesdays at 10:30 for infants through age 2.

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Amazing Tool for Readers and Teachers

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:20pm

Novelist PlusIf you’ve never used the NoveList Plus database, you’re missing out on an amazing tool.  The #1 thing that I use NoveList for is to find out the order of books in a series or the order of books written by an author.  Also, when I look up a book I liked in NoveList, it automatically displays book recommendations on the right side of the page.  You can also use the “Read-Alikes” link on the right side of the home page to look up an author and find out which other authors write similar books.  I have also used

Reading the Rainbow of Colors

Submitted by Victor S. on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:30pm

What is your favorite color?  Do you like to read stories about colors or that have a color in the title of the book?  Then you should browse our display of children's picture books, "Reading the Rainbow."  You will find a large selection of "colorful" titles to read and share.  Happy Reading!

Get Caught Reading Month

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:01pm

Get CaughtMay is “Get Caught Reading Month,” a nationwide campaign supported by the Association of American Publishers to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. Remember, home and school aren’t the only places you can read.  You could get caught reading on your lunch break, in the waiting room at the doctor’s or dentist’s office, on a Metro bus, on an airplane or just about any place.  No matter where you read, what your read, or whether you prefer paper, electronic, or audio books, your library has you covered!

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Submitted by Kayla K on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 3:42pm

Summer is nearly here, and May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month,so start making plans to have fun and be fit.  Check out some of the library’s books and videos on physical fitness, browse our online catalog for the subject “sports”, or browse our shelves in the 613.7s and 790s .  Visit the following websites for more great resources to help kids, adults, and seniors find fun ways to stay fit, including opportunities to participate in local sports and activities.

Free Computer Classes

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:31pm

All classes are in the library's meeting room.
Use our computers or bring your own laptop.
Beginner Word, Wednesday, 5/1, 3:30
Beginner Internet, Saturday, 5/4, 11:00
Intermediate Word, Wednesday, 5/8, 3:30
Beginner Email-Part 1, Thursday, 5/9, 11:00
Beginner Email-Part 2, Thursday, 5/16, 11:00
Computer Basics, Saturday, 5/18, 11:00
Beginner Excel, Monday, 5/20, 3:30
Intermediate Excel, Wednesday, 5/29, 3:30.
Please stop by or call (713) 466-4438 to register.

Creepy Creatures

Submitted by Victor S. on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 2:17pm

Snakes!  And Crocodiles!  And Slithering Things!  Oh My!  "Creepy Creatures" is one of the library's latest display for your browsing pleasure.  There are books about alligators, crocodiles, iguanas, and different types of snakes for informational and recreational reading.  Check it out on your next visit to the library.  If you do not find what you need, please remember to ask us to interlibrary loan materials for you.  Happy Reading!

Job & Career Accelerator

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:11am

Job databaseIf you are unemployed, underemployed, unhappy in your current job, or a young person trying to figure out what you want to do career-wise, take a look at our Job & Career Accelerator database.  You can use it to assess your work-related interests and careers that would be suitable for you, explore over 1,000 detailed occupational profiles, find jobs and internships from over 5 million listings, prepare professional resumes and cover letters, and organize, manage and track the entire application process.  It’s all free, so why not give it a try?

Celebrate National Poetry Month

Submitted by Kayla K on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 5:05pm

April is national poetry month, and tomorrow happens to be Poem in Your Pocket Day, which provides the perfect opportunity for sharing your favorite poem with others.  Get started by checking out some of our staff picks.

Shel Silverstein

Jack Prelutsky

Edward Gorey

Gardening Time @ Your Library

Submitted by Victor S. on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 11:13am

It's that time of the year when the plants and trees in the area start growing and blooming, and you have to start thinking about lawn and garden maintenance.  To help you keep your lawn and garden in shape, the library has a new display of gardening and lawn books as suggested resources.  On your next visit to the library, please browse the "Gardening Resources" display and check out some of the books.  If we don't have what you need, please ask us to interlibrary loan other materials for you.  Happy Gardening!

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