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Let's Go to the Opera Preview

Join us on Wendesday, January 20th, from 7:00 to 8:45 PM, at the library as presenter Ann Thompson previews two productions of the Houston Grand Opera's Winter repertory period: Puccini's "Tosca," opening January 22nd, and Britten's "The Turn of the Screw," opening January 29th.  Don't miss it!

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Top Fiction - December 2009

What's everyone else reading?  If you'd like to know, here's a list of the top ten most circulated adult fiction titles at the Kingwood Branch Library during the month of December (select "Read more" for the full list):

1. True Blue, by David Baldacci

2. South of Broad, by Pat Conroy

3. Best Friends Forever, by Jennifer Weiner

Watch Us on the Web!

Did you know that the library has it's very own YouTube channel?  That's right, you can watch us on the Web!  Over the last year or so, we've recorded and collected our own videos for your viewing pleasure.  If you want to watch a little bit of our past programs, need to get a good book suggestion, or would like to learn more about the new library building, go take a look!  Got an idea about other material to add?  Let us know!

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English as a Second Language

Do you know someone from another country living here in the U.S.?  Does he or she feel the need to improve their knowledge of the English language?  If so, don't waste any time sending them to the library!  We have many experienced tutors here at the Kingwood Branch Library willing to offer free personal assistance in improving an eager learner's use of English.  All that's required is a completed ESL application and an assessment of an applicant's skill level in order to match him or her with an appropriate tutor.  Don't hesitate to encourage someone you know to seize this great opportunity!

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Go Green With a New Book Bag!

Need a good stocking stuffer?  Tired of using flimsy, disposable plastic bags?  Care to "go green?"  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you might want to get your hands on some of our new, reusable canvas book bags!  For a mere $3 donation to Friends of the Library Kingwood (FOLK), you can have one of your own, complete with the Harris County Public Library logo.  Be sure to ask the staff at the circulation desk about them next time you're in for a visit!

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