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North Channel Book Club

Submitted by Kelly H on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 3:57pm

A Smile As Big As The Moon

 “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”  --Albert Einstein

They weren't supposed to succeed.  They were the rejected and outcast students of their high school.  But they had a secret weapon: their teachers, Mike Kersjes and Robynn McKinney, who believed that they could do anything. Even go to Space Camp where the best and brightest students competed in activities similar to those experienced by NASA astronauts.  Kersjes and McKinney knew that their kids could rise to the challenge if only given the chance.  

Para Los Ninos

Submitted by Kelly H on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 3:30pm

Children's Museum of Houston logoThe Children's Museum of Houston will be coming to North Channel Branch Library to lead story time on Tuesday, April 24 beginning at 10:30 am in the meeting room.  The Para Los Ninos program will feature bilingual activities including the new Invent-a-Color and Bridge Builder. If you are interested in bringing a group, please call the library to ensure that there will be room. This event is recommended for children ages 2 to 7 years old.
 

Wii Game Day

Submitted by Kelly H on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 3:32pm

Wii Gamers in the LibraryCalling all Teens and Tweens! Calling all Teens and Tweens!  Assemble in the North Channel Branch Library meeting room, Wednesday, April 11, at 4 pm for Wii gaming and fun with friends.  Repeat, meet at 4 pm, April 11, in the meeting room for gaming and fun.

North Channel Branch Book Club

Submitted by Kelly H on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 4:17pm

The Help by Kathryn StockettWhen new college graduate Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan returns to her childhood home, she is dismayed to find that her long time nanny and confidante has been fired and sent away.  Determined to discover the reasons behind the abrupt departure, Skeeter uncovers more than she bargains for.  Aspiring to be a writer, Skeeter talks to the African-American maids who not only keep the houses, but also raise the children of the white middle class.  What she learns will not only shake up her life, but those of &quo

Wii Game Day

Submitted by Kelly H on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 3:54pm

Wii Game ConsoleTake a break from Spring Break and join in the fun of Wii Game Day at the North Channel Branch Library on Wednesday, March 14.  Come hang out in the meeting room and play Wii games with your friends from 4 until 6 pm.

 

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