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Afternoon Book Discussion

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 12:04pm

Paris WifeTitle to be Discussed: Paris Wife, by Paula McLain.  Date and Time: Thursday, Dec. 20, 1:30pm in the Earl Elliott Room. Repeated Friday, Dec. 21, 2:30pm in the WCR Conference Room.

Summary: The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group--the fabled "Lost Generation"--that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. 

Next month's selection: Defending Jacob, by William Landay.

 

Open House, Saturday, December 1

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 7:57pm

Community Open HouseYou are invited!!  The Barbara Bush Library will celebrate its 10th anniversary in its new building with an Open House for the community on Saturday, December 1, from 2:00 - 4:00pm in the Earl Elliott Room. Refreshments will be served by the Barbara Bush Library Friends, with support from Rockfish Seafood Grill, Bullrito's, HEB, and Kroger's. Musical entertainment is provided by Strack and Doerre Intermediate Schools, the Happy Fiddlers from Symphony North Houston, and a quartet from Christian Youth Theatre. Holiday films and crafts are planned for children in the Robin Bush Activity Room. Please join us!

 

Robin Bush Video

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 2:18pm

The ChPortrait of Robin Bishildren's Activity Room at the Barbara Bush Library is named for Robin Bush, the 3-year old daughter of George and Barbara Bush who died of childhood leukemia over 60 years ago. This video, aired on the Today Show on November 20, tells Robin's story and also shares the hope for a cure that has resulted from decades of research into this disease.

Senator Dan Patrick Visits Barbara Bush Branch

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 4:46pm

Senator Dan Patrick with Ellen Sanders and Dave SmithTexas Senator Dan Patrick visited Barbara Bush Branch on October 1 to tour the facility and discuss the value of libraries for the citizens of Texas. After his visit, the Senator sent an e-mail with this message, "I appreciate the great work you and your staff do for our community. You are part of the unsung heroes we have in district 7." Patrick is pictured in the center with Barbara Bush staff members Ellen Sanders and Dave Smith. The senator is holding his current favorite book, "Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly.

Friends Meet Our Legislators

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 2:34pm

 

Chamber Luncheon meeting

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The Barbara Bush Library Friends have been proud members of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce for more than 15 years. On September 13, they attended a luncheon meeting at Raveneaux Country Club at which our Texas legislators spoke about their hopes for the upcoming session. Present were Representatives  Senfronia Thompson, Debbie Riddle, and Patricia Harless.

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