05.22.07
Posted in News at 11:17 pm by Paloma Cruz
From the International Herald Tribune: “More than 1,700 people have complained to Hong Kong regulators that the Bible is overly sexual and violent, apparently to mock a recent ruling condemning a sex survey in a student newspaper.” I do get the irony and applaud the sentiment. However, personally, I always have trouble using the Bible to make a point.
Thanks for LibTalk for pointing to this: “Post a video that describes what you love about your library and how it serves your community and you could win the $10,000.00 grand prize in Thompson Gale’s ‘I Love My Library” video contest to split with the library you designate.” There are lots of local libraries that could benefit from this.
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05.16.07
Posted in General at 7:59 am by Paloma Cruz
An Evening With…
You Are Cordially Invited To
“An Evening With…”
Great Books
Well-known Authors
Inspiring & Entertaining Topics
The Houston Public Library invites you, your friends and your neighbors to an ongoing author series where you will meet well-known authors from several genres. Relationships, mysteries and faith are just a few of the topics to be presented in the first programs.
As part of the year-long series, monthly events will be held throughout the city at neighborhood libraries. Attend one, or attend them all. Authors will read from one (or several) of their books, answer audience questions and talk about what inspires their writing. All events are free and open to the public.
“An Evening With Chitra Divakaruni”
Henington-Alief Regional Library
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Divakaruni is an award-winning author and poet. She will read from three of her adult fiction books: “Mistress Of Spices,” “Sister of My Heart,” and “Queen of Dreams.”
For further details, please contact the Houston Public Library at www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.
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05.10.07
Posted in General at 2:49 pm by Paloma Cruz
From the Houston Public Library Web site:
The Big Read Texas
May 2007
The Big Read is a communitywide reading program held in May 2007. Everyone in the Harris County metro area is invited to read Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club and discuss it with your neighbors and family.
There will be programs, activities and book discussions that focus on The Joy Luck Club and the Asian culture. To look for programs in your area, visit www.bigreadtexas.org.
This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
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View an expression of Houston from the perspective given by youth between the ages of 12 and 15 as a part of the H-E-B 5th Annual Multicultural Calendar. A traveling exhibit of their photographs will be on display at three Houston Public Library neighborhood locations. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
The project received generous support from Kraft Foods, Colgate Palmolive and H-E-B. For more information, call 832-393-1313 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.
April 30th – May 9th
Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library
3223 Wilcrest, 77042 * 832-393-2011
May 10th – May 20th
Carnegie Regional Library
1050 Quitman, 77009 * 832-393-1720
May 21st – May 31st
Frank Neighborhood Library
6440 West Bellfort, 77035 * 832-393-2410
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05.09.07
Posted in News at 5:14 pm by Paloma Cruz
Monday, May 14, 2007 * 7:30 PM
Meadow Wood Elementary School
14230 Memorial Drive * 77079
The Houston Public Library invites the community to a public meeting to discuss the concepts for a new Kendall Neighborhood Library.
Residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed facility, as well as priorities in services and programs for that location.
The Kendall Neighborhood Library is currently located at 14330 Memorial Drive, 77079.
For more information, please call 832-393-1313 or visit www.houstonlibrary.org.
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05.03.07
Posted in General at 3:27 pm by Paloma Cruz
Available At All Houston Public Library Neighborhood Libraries While Supplies Last
Houston Public Library invites children, teens, and adults to drop by any neighborhood library to pick up a free comic book in celebration of National Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 5, 2007. This event is part of a national effort by the comic book industry to increase awareness of comic books available for all ages. The comic books will be provided, one per customer, while supplies last, as part of the celebration activities
May 5, 2007 * 2:30-3:30 PM
Presentation by Third Planet
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, 77011 * 832-393-2080
May 5, 2007
Free Comic Book Giveaway (while supplies last)
All Houston Public Library Neighborhood Libraries
This free giveaway has been made possible by Houston-based Midnight Comics & Games.
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An Evening With…
You Are Cordially Invited To
“An Evening With…”
Great Books
Well-known Authors
Inspiring & Entertaining Topics
The Houston Public Library invites you, your friends and your neighbors to an ongoing author series where you will meet well-known authors from several genres. Relationships, mysteries and faith are just a few of the topics to be presented in the first programs.
As part of the year-long series, monthly events will be held throughout the city at neighborhood libraries. Attend one, or attend them all. Authors will read from one (or several) of their books, answer audience questions and talk about what inspires their writing. All events are free and open to the public.
“An Evening With Karen Miller”
Heights Neighborhood Library
Monday, May 14, 2007 at 6 p.m.
Miller will read from her book, “Momma Zen,” in which she explores how the daily challenges of early parenthood can become a profound spiritual path. Her memoir takes readers on a transformative journey, distilling the common doubts and frustrations of parenting into vignettes of Zen wisdom.
For further details, please contact the Houston Public Library at www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.
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