November is American Diabetes Month

Submitted by Carolyn A on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 12:02pm

Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

  • 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes
  • 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes

This information is from the American Diabetes Association. They have more information on their web site. We also have books to help provide information. Here are some of the ones on display:

      Mayo Clinic: the Essential Diabetes Book

Halloween Storytime

Submitted by Carolyn A on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 4:02pm

We had a fun Halloween storytime and trick or treat at the library. Due to an unusual set of circumstances, I did my first storytime and it went well. I read Mouse's First Halloween by Lauren Thompson. To see the rest of the Halloween pictures, click here.

Attention Crosby Home Schoolers!

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 7:21pm

We take great pleasure in publishing a note from the Crosby Christian Home Educators. This is a direct quote from Bambi Dossey (CCHE Assistant Director):

CCHE (Crosby Christian Home Educators) is a local support group and coop for home school families in the Crosby and surrounding areas. We began 2.5 years ago and have continued to grow and mature...graduating this year from a support group to a full blown, weekly, coop!

Harris County Homeowner Disaster Recovery Program

Submitted by Grace Lillevig on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 4:20pm

The Harris County Homeowner Disaster Recovery Program (HDRP) is a voluntary program to assist homeowners who reside in Harris County but outside the City of Houston, whose homes were affected by Hurricane Ike by providing financial assistance to repair damage and when necessary reconstruct home.

Eligibility Requirements

Halloween Fun for Everyone!

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 11:11am

Storytime at the Crosby Branch Library is always fun and Halloween will be a real treat! Join the Storytime gang for stories and trick or treating in the library on Tuesday, October 27th at 10:30 am. For all children ages 3-5. Wear your costume and be cool! For further information, call the library at 281-328-3535.

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