Freedom to Read

Submitted by Alma C on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 1:46pm

Join us in Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read September 30 to October 6 Banned Books Week. Books are challenged by an individual or group with best intentions to prevent materials to be read by others (usually children) because of the content the books contain. The challenge is to ban the book from libraries, schools and media all across the country. Sometimes the challenge results in banning of the book and some challenges are unsuccessful.  Everyone has the freedom and you can make the choice to ban or read these books.

Here is a list of the Top Ten books challenged in 2011.

Navigate Your Way Through Voting

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 3:38pm

Voting is a privilege and we want to make sure you are ready, and have all the information you need when you go to the polls. With this in mind, Northwest Branch is having an informative seminar on October 17 at 6:00 pm to help you navigate your way through the voting process. This is a non-partisan event and all are welcome. Elections are near so get ready, Get ready! Get ready.  

For the Children Storytime

Submitted by Samantha W on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:29pm

Children's MuseumWould you like to get your 3-7 year old child off to a good start with learning?  Try our For the Children bilingual storytime designed by the Children's Museum of Houston.  This Wednesday, October 3rd at 4:30pm in the Northwest Branch Library meeting room we will have a Children's Museum storyteller to present a brand new Para los Ninos theme called Building Bucks.  We ask that a parent or caretaker come with the children. At the end of the workshop, after you fill out a short survey you will receive a free pass good for four people to visit the Children's Museum. Can your mind come out to play?

Something New But It's Not Blue

Submitted by Gwendolyn M on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 10:30am

Technology is here to stay. It has invaded our world of sanity and it is forever changing and evolving. It is called the I Pad. You have your device and you think it is nice but; are you having difficulty? Want to know what all I can do with it? Where are the free apps? Well, a series of seminars will be given in the month of October, here at northwest. They are to bring clarity and to help you enjoy your IPad better. Seminars will be each Saturday at 1:00 PM starting October 6, 2012. Bring your IPad, and if you don’t have; one will be provided. Flyers are in the library or you can ask our staff. 

Sudoku Fever

Submitted by Alma C on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 2:31pm

I had heard about Sudoku about 5 years ago.  I didn’t understand it and I really wasn’t interested.  It didn’t look easy and I was comfortable with my word finds. 
In our August printed events calendar, we featured an alphabet Sudoku.  I asked how I can solve it. I worked through it and when I was finished with it I was hooked for life!
I want to invite you to get hooked also.  Not only do we have books that can teach you how to be a Sudoku Master, we also have Sudoku Mysteries and much more.  Increase your brain power while you’re at it and get to the history of Sudoku.
Here are some simple instructions to get you started. 
Start by filling in the boxes so that every row, column and 3x3 mini –grid contains each digit from 1 to 9 once.
Use a pencil so you can erase any mistakes
Don’t rush—there’s no time limit.
Of course, the numbers that are already given cannot change
Keep in mind, there is one correct solution for each puzzle.
Using these tips, you can now get started! 

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