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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS!

Submitted by Ann P on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:29pm

...you may not like “green eggs and ham”, but you’ll like celebrating the 107th birthday of Dr. Seuss on Wednesday, March 2nd in the Children’s Department!  The fun begins  at 10:30 am with a special Preschool Story time (ages 3 – 5) and continues at 4:30 pm       (all ages) with stories, games, snacks and more.

...who knows, you may see a Thing or Two or a Cat in a Hat!

For more information, stop by the Children’s Reference Desk or call 832-559-4235.
 

COMIC BOOKS HAVE COME A LONG WAY!

Submitted by Ann P on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 5:55pm

...in fact, they aren’t even called “comic books” anymore.  The graphic novel and manga collection in the Children’s Department is more popular than ever! By definition, a graphic novel  is “any book in a comic format that resembles a novel in length and narrative development.”  http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/graphicnovelscomics/f/graphic-novel.html  Some of the more popular graphic novels are Spiderman,  Marvel, Garfield, Baby Mouse, Asterix and Star Wars.
Manga is the term used for graphic novels which are created in Japan.  Some of the more popular titles are Pokemon, Hikaru No Go, Akira and Dragon Ball.
While the word “graphic” can be somewhat deceiving, rest assured, it’s still just a good ol' fashioned comic book!
 

EXPLORE CUBISM at the CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT!

Submitted by Ann P on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 3:31pm

 ...learn about the artist Pablo Picasso and create your own “masterpiece” at Art Explorers on Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:30 pm and Monday, February 28th at 1:00 pm.
Registration is required and limited to 20 children (grades 2nd-6th) for each session.  Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk or call 832-559-4235 for more information.

GET "MAGNETIZED" IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT!

Submitted by Ann P on Wed, 02/02/2011 - 7:25pm

...and have fun learning all about magnets at Fun with Science on Tuesday, February 8th at 4:30 pm.
Registration is required and limited to 20 children (grades 2nd -6th).  Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk or call 832-559-4235 to register.
 

OPERA AND ORIGAMI, oh my!

Submitted by Ann P on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 4:57pm

     

The Children’s Department and Houston Grand Opera present a special performance of Bantam of the Opera on Monday,                 January 31st at 1:00 pm!
This FREE performance is appropriate for children of all ages, no registration is required and fun is guaranteed!
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And, on Tuesday, February 1st, at 4:30 pm, join us for Craft Time!  Have fun making a Valentine’s Day origami craft and card!  This program is limited to 20 children (1st – 6th grade) and advanced registration is required.
For more information and to register for Craft Time, stop by the Children’s Reference desk or call 832-559-4235.

 

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