Barbara Bush Library Friends

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.

BARBARA BUSH LIBRARY FRIENDS STAFF WINNER

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:24pm

BBLF Staff WinnerThe Barbara Bush Library Friends provide a $50 book store gift card as an incentive to the branch staff to enter the summer reading club and read at least four books during the summer. This year's winner, drawn at random from the 23 qualifiers, was Gina Macala, Afternoon Shelving Assistant. Gina loves to read and has entered the SRP every year since she began work at the library in 2008. This summer her list included the Hunger Games series, three Elizabeth Aston novels, and the very practical What to Expect When You Are Expecting.

NEWS FROM THE BARBARA BUSH LIBRARY FRIENDS

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Sat, 07/09/2011 - 12:36pm

Logo for Barbara Bush Library FriendsRead about the latest library events and services, courtesy of the Barrbara Bush Library Friends. Or subscribe to receive the news in your own mailbox each month, Choose your favorites from the newsletter archives.

To join the Friends and support their efforts, use the membership form on their website.

LUCKY WINNER OF THE 2010 QUILT

Submitted by Nancy Agafitei on Wed, 12/22/2010 - 5:29pm

Quilt WinnerCongratulations to Olga Tompkins, winner of the raffle for the lovely quilt donated to the Barbara Bush Library Friends by the Serendipity Quilters.  All proceeds from the raffle will be used to buy books for the library.

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