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Your Ship Has Come In...

Submitted by Betsy A. on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 11:36am

1914 Picture of Battleship TEXAS Courtesy of Battleship TEXAS Archives

Come see the Battleship TEXAS during the Hard Hat Tour on Saturday, October 17. This tour is sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and will show areas of the ship not normally seen by the public, such as the Ammo Handling Room, Aft Steering, Drying Room, Boiler room, Main Radio Room, and Plotting Room. 

Looking For a Job?

Submitted by Betsy A. on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 2:56pm

Display of Career Books at La Porte LibraryThe La Porte Library has information to help you with your job search. Books about writing a resume or going for a job interview are available in our Career section, located on Row 9B. Here are a couple of sample titles that you can check out:  Knock '

Ready for the Costume Contest?

Submitted by Betsy A. on Wed, 09/30/2009 - 3:54pm

Couple Strolling in 1920s CostumeAre you planning to dress in costume for the upcoming Festival?  The Fall Back Festival is Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 11 pm.  During this Festival, Main Street in La Porte takes on the appearance of the Roaring Twenties. The event will include musical entertainment, games for the children, a special area for the teen crowd, and a 1920s costume contest.  To get ideas for a costume, check out this library book: 

Calling All Job Seekers!

Submitted by Betsy A. on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 10:21am

Public Computers at La Porte Community LibraryWe are having a special program in October called ‘Using the Internet in Your Job Search’. Attend this session to learn how to use the Internet to search for jobs and to fill out applications online. The program will be presented by Workforce Solutions and will be Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited, so please call today or come by the library to register. 281-471-4022

 

Crafts of Mexico: Bark Painting

Submitted by Betsy A. on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 2:21pm

Mexican Bark Painting SampleThere is an artistic tradition in Mexico which uses sheets of bark from a tree as a canvas for painting. Learn about this fascinating art form at the La Porte library and create your own Mexican bark painting on kraft paper. This program is for adults who are  beginners at crafts as well as those who have more experience. No registration necessary. Wednesday, September 16 @ 10 am

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