Betsy A.'s blog

Teen Tech Week: Library Scavenger Hunt With Digital Tablets

Submitted by Betsy A. on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 11:09am

Join us in celebrating Teen Tech Week with a digital photo scavenger hunt. All materials provided.  Wednesday, March 6, at 4 pm. Ages 10-17.

What's In That Crunch?

Submitted by Betsy A. on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 4:46pm

Clipart from Jupiterimages Corporation of Cereal Box and Bowl of Cereal Join us for 30-45 minutes of hands-on Science in the Library! This week the topic will be Iron in Your Breakfast Cereal. Wednesday, Feb 27 at 3:15 p.m. For School-age Children.  Free. No registration required.

Clipart: Copyright © 2013 Jupiterimages Corporation. 

Spring Cleaning Opportunity

Submitted by Betsy A. on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 6:47pm

Clipart of household hazardous waste products from JupiterImagesDon't know what to do about all the old paint, pesticides, household and car batteries, etc. hanging around your house? If you are a resident of La Porte, Morgan’s Point or Shoreacres and need to properly dispose of household products which may contain hazardous ingredients, come to the City of La Porte Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, April 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The materials will be collected at the La Porte Public Works Service Center, located at 2963 North 23rd Street. The collection will be limited to the first 350 households. This collection is for residential only; business waste will not be accepted.

Included in the list of things that will be accepted are paints, pesticides, household and car batteries, and household cleaners.  A complete list of items that will be accepted as well as more details can be found by clicking here.

For more information, contact La Porte Public Works at 281-471-9650.

Clipart: Copyright © 2013 Jupiterimages Corporation.

Teen Movie: Celebrating Black History

Submitted by Betsy A. on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 11:10am

Clipart of WWII pilot and airplanes from JupiterImagesCome in and watch a breathtaking motion picture tribute to the WWII's Tuskegee Airmen who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history. Film title to be announced. Wednesday, February 13 at 4 p.m. For teens. Popcorn and refreshments!

Super Bowl Party - Seniors 60 and Up

Submitted by Betsy A. on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:29am

Clipart of Man Holding TV With Super Bowl on it from JupiterimagesThe Parks and Recreation Department of the City of La Porte is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm, for all Seniors 60 and up.  The party will be at the Norman L. Malone Senior Center, 1322 S. Broadway, La Porte.  The BIG GAME will be shown on a high definition BIG screen.  Sandwiches and drinks will be served and you can bring any snacks that you like.  The City of La Porte website reports: “The first two years were GREAT and this year’s Super Bowl Party stands to be even better!!”  For more information, please call 281-470-9897 or come by the senior center between 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Clipart: Copyright © 2013 Jupiterimages Corporation. 

Syndicate content