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West University Book Club-Selection for September 7

Submitted by Margaret Triand... on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:05am

One Amazing ThingTitle to be discussed: One Amazing Thing, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.  Wednesday September 7, at 11 a.m.  Summary: When an earthquake hits, nine men and women of diverse ages and backgrounds are trapped in an Indian consulate. Cameron, an African American Vietnam vet, takes charge, striving to keep them safe.

The 2011 Lariat Reading List

Submitted by Margaret Triand... on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 3:13pm

Belfer, Lauren. Fierce Radiance. HarperCollins.

  • On the eve of World War II, when Life photojournalist Claire Shipley files a story about the development of penicillin, she stumbles upon corporate espionage and murder. An enlightening look at life before antibiotics.

Billingsley, ReShonda Tate. Holy Rollers. Gallery/Simon and Schuster.

Simply Grimm

Submitted by Margaret Triand... on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 8:27am

Meet the artists of Lone Star Lyric, get a sneak preview of the 2011 season and find out how the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales come to life in a special event called, Page to Stage. Lone Star Lyric celebrates Season 5 with a festival of brand new operas and musicals called, Simply Grimm.

Join on us on Saturday, June 4, at the West University LIbrary, from 11-12pm.

Art Car Parade

Submitted by Margaret Triand... on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 2:19pm

Visit the library at the Houston Art Car Parade this Sunday!  Once again Harris County Public Library will display art book carts, and you may even participate in a craft, or register for a library card.  The parade takes place along the Allen Parkway, and goes from 1 to 3pm.  Join in the fun!

Spring Booksale at WU

Submitted by Margaret Triand... on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 9:53am

Check out the book bargains at the Friends of the West University Library used Book sale on Saturday, May 21 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The sale will be held on the covered walkway surrounding West University Library at 6108 Auden Street. All proceeds benefit the programs and collections of the library. For further information or to donate books, call 713-668-8273.

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