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Reference USA Database

Submitted by Betsy A. on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 12:09pm

Logo for Reference USA DatabaseReference USA is our most popular database. It is primarily a business directory, but it can be used for many different purposes. It also includes residential information, as well as physicians and dentists.

Bay Area Heritage Society Open House

Submitted by Betsy A. on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:27pm

Photograph of La Porte Depot MuseumLa Porte Bay Area Heritage Society will be having a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 4, from 2 -4 p. m. at the Depot Museum, 604 Park, La Porte.  Everyone is invited to stop by and share a cup of cheer!

Source: Around La Porte, November 2011, page 1.

Holiday Crafts & Cooking

Submitted by Betsy A. on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 10:45am

Photo of Book Display-Holiday Crafts & CookingOur latest book display in the adult non-fiction section highlights holiday crafts and cooking. Find books to help in planning your holiday meals or creating special gifts.  We have many books available on the various holidays.  Here are some book titles:

The New Thanksgiving Table:  an American Celebration of Family, Friends, and Food by Diane Morgan

The Jewish Holiday Kitchen: [250 Recipes From Around the World to Make Your Celebrations Special] by Joan Nathan

Christmas Gifts From the Kitchen by Georgeanne Brennan

Teen Craft: Glow Lantern

Submitted by Betsy A. on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 2:07pm

Clipart of recycled bottleCreate spooky lanterns out of recycled bottles. Samples similar to what you will be making are displayed over the Circulation desk in the Library. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 4 – 5 p. m. Ages 10-17. All materials provided.

Five Points Town Plaza Concert

Submitted by Betsy A. on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:07am

Photo of building at Five Points Town Plaza from City of La Porte TX websiteSteve Helms Band will be playing at Five Points Town Plaza on Thursday, October 20, 7 – 9 p. m.  Five Points Town Plaza is located at 201 S. Broadway in La Porte. Concert is free. Bring your lawn chairs, mosquito spray, and cooler (no glass).  The concert is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of La Porte. For more information contact Nikki Stout at 281-470-7275. (Photo from City of La Porte Texas website, Five Points Town Plaza.)

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