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Top Titles at Kingwood 2010

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 12/20/2010 - 4:09pm

What were the most checked-out adult books, audiobooks, music CDs & DVDs by patrons at Kingwood Branch Library this year?  We've selected quite a few categories here and have listed the top five in each.  Take a look!:

Fiction

1.  The Shack, by William P. Young

2.  The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks

3.  1984, by George Orwell

4.  The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown

5.  Vision in White, by Nora Roberts

Happy Holidays from Kingwood Branch Library!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 11:45am

Merry Christmas from the Kingwood Branch Library staff!  Recently, the library hosted a food drive to benefit Humble Area Assistance Ministries.  Overall, it was a successful program.  Thanks to all of those in the public who participated and donated! 

If you like, take a look at some of the pictures of the event here, or enjoy below the harmonious carolling of the Madrigals from Kingwood High School! 

Overdrive Digital Bookmobile is coming to Kingwood Branch Library!

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 12/06/2010 - 7:27pm

Are you among the many who now download digital copies of library materials?  If not, would you like to know how?  Be sure to come Tuesday, December 14th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a visit from the Overdrive Digital Bookmobile at Kingwood Branch Library!  Staff will be available to offer free demonstrations on how to download ebooks and eaudio to a variety of devices.  Also, taking a tour through the bookmobile automatically makes you eligible for a raffle to win a digital ebook reader or mp3 player!  Take a look at the video below to see what goes on at one of the many stops the Bookmobile makes across the country: 

Holiday Food Drive at the Library

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 3:11pm

As part of Channel 13's "Share Your Holidays" event, Kingwood Branch Library will be hosting a food drive on Friday, December 10th, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Bring your non-perishable food items, such as canned vegetables or fruit, pasta, etc., to the Community Room, where our staff and volunteers will be waiting graciously to receive donations to be given to the Humble Area Assistance Ministries.  Santa will also be present from 7:00 am to 9:00 am to hand out candy canes.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to help out the hungry in our community during this holiday season!

Blood drive at the library

Submitted by Jim Johnson on Mon, 11/15/2010 - 7:24pm

Once again, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be on site in the Community Room on Monday, November 22nd, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM to received blood donations from the public.  Walk-ins are accepted, but it is encouarged to sign up ahead of time for an appointment at either the reference or children's desks or at the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center webiste here.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to give the gift of life!

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