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Halloween Storytime

Submitted by Carolyn A on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 4:02pm

We had a fun Halloween storytime and trick or treat at the library. Due to an unusual set of circumstances, I did my first storytime and it went well. I read Mouse's First Halloween by Lauren Thompson. To see the rest of the Halloween pictures, click here.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Submitted by Carolyn A on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 2:21pm

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization is celebrating 25 years of awareness, education and empowerment. They have a great deal of information on their website.

Here at the library, we have many books to provide information on treatment, diet and nutrition and personal stories and inspiration. Some of the books I have on display are:

Banned Book Week September 26 - October 3

Submitted by Carolyn A on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 10:21am

  

This is the twenty-eighth annual celebration of Banned Book Week and of the freedom to read. Many books have been challenged and pulled from library shelves. The American Library Association has lists and information on books that have been controversial. Some of the books that have been challenged are:

Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

Submitted by Carolyn A on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 1:39pm

 

The library will be hosting A Hurricane Preparedness Workshop: Ask The Experts on Monday, September 28 at 6 pm. We've been without any storms so far this years, so now is the time to get ready. The workshop is presented by the Harris County Homeland Security & Emergency Management office and will provide information on evacuation routes, supplies to have on hand, and to answer questions you might have. Come join us for information. Refreshments will be provided.

 

 

Register for upcoming PBS workshop

Submitted by Carolyn A on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 9:32am

The Crosby Branch Library will be hosting a FREE PBS workshop for adults on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am - 2 pm. This workshop is based on the daily television series, A Place of Our Own and Sid, The Science Kid. It is for adults and will focus on developing children's language and literacy skills with the theme of Conflict Resolution. You MUST register to attend and space is limited. If interested, please call Ann Crider at 713-743-8414 or email her at acrider@houstonpbs.org. These programs are always informative and fun.

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