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Check out Books on CD

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 12:09pm

Driving trip for Thanksgiving? Boring daily commute? Pick up a few books on CD to enliven the miles. Choose from best selling novels, biographies, history, even college lectures. Browse the Audio wall or request titles online at www.hcpl.net.

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Let's Go to the Opera

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 10:41am

Ann Thompson previewed Richard Wagner's Lohengrin on October 26. The Houston Grand Opera production opens October 30th.

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Spring Branch-Memorial Library -- The Page Turners

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 5:28pm

Previously discussed: Always Looking Up, by Michael J. Fox. Date of meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 pm. Summary:The popular film and television actor evaluates the personal philosophy that has enabled his positive outlook in spite of his battle with degenerative Parkinson's disease, in an uplifting account that considers how he has become a happier and more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life.

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Spring Branch Memorial Library -- Page Turners

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 8:23pm

Title previously discussed: The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. Date of meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 pm. Summary: "An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present.

Adult Summer Reading Winner

Submitted by Karen Hayes on Sat, 09/26/2009 - 5:32pm

Nina Rach was chosen the adult summer reading winner by a random drawing. Mrs. Rach enjoys reading with her children and encourages literacy for all.

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