Elise S.'s blog

New ESL Class

Submitted by Elise S. on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:58pm

ESL classDo you know someone who wants to learn English?  Next month Baldwin Boettcher will begin a brand new ESL class for adults who speak little or no English.  The new class will meet on Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm, starting on October 11.  As with all library programs, this class is free.  Those interested are encouraged to drop by the library to fill out a student contact form, but pre-registration is not necessary.  For more information, please contact Cindy at the library (281-821-1320).  Photo credit:  Baldwin Boettcher Branch photo

Gulf Coast Reads @ Baldwin Boettcher

Submitted by Elise S. on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 1:37pm

Extremely Loud and Incredibly ClosePeople across greater Houston are reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foer.  This acclaimed novel is the 2012 choice for Gulf Coast Reads, a series of programs aiming to get Houstonians on the same page for enlightening discussions of a single book. 

Hat Day 2012

Submitted by Elise S. on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:33pm

The Cowboy HatJoin us next Thursday, September 13, for our Second Annual Hat Day, an all-day celebration of the fashionable and purposeful hat, in honor of Reference Librarian Cindy Groover (aka The Hat Lady).  We will be giving out prizes throughout the day for the most imaginative and most interesting hats worn by ladies, gentlemen, and children of all ages, so dig deep in your closet to find those treasures of yesteryear.  This is the one day of the year that you will see every staff member in a hat, so plan to visit Baldwin Boettcher Branch next Thursday and let&

By Walter Isaacson

Submitted by Elise S. on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 12:28pm

Steve Jobs by Walter IsaacsonBenjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein,  and Steve Jobs.  What do these men have in common?

Mental Travel Escapes

Submitted by Elise S. on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 3:44pm

A Year in the WorldIt may not be possible to take a real vacation this summer, but if you’re weary of the Texas heat and humidity, you can plan your dream trip -- and find some stress relief and mental escape -- all without leaving home or even spending a dime.  Here are some audiobooks that will send you magically elsewhere while you are coping with Houston traffic on a 99-degree afternoon.

 

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