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3rd Annual Houston Public Library Children’s Book Celebration

March - April | 2012

Welcome to the Spring edition of the link!

Wait Till Next Year!

Inside this edition you will find information about some of our best-loved programs, especially for kids and teens. Our 3rd Annual Books Alive! Children’s Book Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th, at the Central Library. This year we are delighted to be joined by Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Kids ages 6 – 12 can participate in a contest to win lunch with Mr. Angleberger and a signed copy of his book. I hope you will join us for this one-of- a-kind experience. Please see page 8 for more information. The Reel Teen Film Festival, one of our most popular events for teens, is scheduled for March 31st. This program gives local budding filmmakers a chance to show their work and win great prizes (which, given that we are talking about teenagers, means cash). The deadline for submissions is March 17th, so get your film in today! You can find more information on page 9. Finally, who says librarians can’t have a little fun? Our Friends and colleagues at the esteemed Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland (where I started my career) challenged HPL to a little bet as our beloved Houston Texans prepared to meet the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Playoffs. As we all know, our Texans lost, and the photo to the right is my payment of our wager. Congratulations to my friends at Enoch Pratt, and to the fans of the Ravens. We will get you next year! All the best-

Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, Director

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Pictured above is Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, director of the Houston Public Library, in a Baltimore Ravens/Ray Lewis jersey. While Dr. Lawson will admit to being a Ravens fan, as a former Baltimore resident, that’s not why she’s wearing the jersey. It’s not even Ray Lewis’ impressive stats that prompted the photo. The origins of this photo can be traced back to the January playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans and an ensuing bet between the library directors in both cities. The Ravens won and Dr. Lawson was photographed in one of their jerseys. Congratulations, Baltimore!

TECH IT pages 4/5 Tweet a Question Top eBooks Featured Databases

EVENTS

pages 6/7 Spring Break Book Alive Contest Tax Help

KIDS & TEENS

pages 8/9 Kids and Teen Picks Children Book Celebration Reel Teen Film Festival

adults page 10 Book Club Selections Public Poetry Passport Service

exhibits page 11 Literary Horse Exhibit FotoFest 2012

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HPL NEWS

FOCUS ON…Saima Kadir

Saima Kadir was recently assigned to manage Houston Public Library’s (HPL) brand new Virtual Library Services team. Kadir, along with her team, will be working to ensure that HPL meets current needs and anticipates future virtual services for customers, such as: interactivity through podcasts and videos, mobile tools, text alerts/ notifications (receive text alerts for holds and overdue items), mobile optimized building tours (using smartphones as a tour guide), and much more. Working collaboratively with other staff across the Library system, she will lead HPL into a more exciting, vibrant, engaging, and interactive virtual presence – continuing HPL’s standard as a recognized leader in cutting-edge service delivery. In 1995 Kadir obtained her Masters in Library Science while working at Rice University’s Fondren Library. She initially started her college studies with another career in mind, but after working a temporary job repairing library books in the DePaul University library and then finding herself working in other libraries over the years, she knew she was destined to be a librarian. Kadir has been an HPL librarian for more than seven years. Kadir has been able to combine her passion for library work and technology through her current and recent work at HPL. Kadir said, “I love what I do! One library exposure brought me many opportunities, and at this time, I couldn’t be happier doing anything else. I’m working with a great team and together we are starting to work on innovative ideas that we think customers are going to like. Technology is always changing, so we are going to be working on providing up-to-date technology that our customers may need now and in the future.”

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Kadir is an avid reader. She likes different types of books, but there are two authors whose books she will read no matter what they write: Margret Atwood and Pakistani author Kamila Shamsie. She is presently reading The Mirage by Matt Ruff. She also recommends the Dummies Series to anyone wanting to learn about technology.

Share your love for Houston Public Library via Twitter like these library lovers:

For these books and more, please visit our web site www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog.

Volunteer!

Help the Friends of the Houston Public Library at the 34th Annual Bargain Book Sale April 13 - 15, 2012 George R. Brown Convention Center Many volunteer shifts and jobs are available. For information and to sign up visit www.friendsofhpl.org or call 832-393-1387 All proceeds from the sale benefit the Houston Public Library. -3-

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tech it Tweet a Question and Get an Answer Houston Public Library now has one more way to ask us for information. If you’re a Twitter user, follow @askhpl and tweet any questions you have. This service is best used for short, basic questions that can be answered in 140 characters or less. Examples of good questions are: What are your hours? Who wrote The Hunger Games? Where can I return my library books? What is the forecast for this weekend? If you have questions regarding your library account, it is best to use our email reference form (http://www2.houstonlibrary.org/services/eref_form.html) or give us a call. Remember that Twitter is a public service and in general all messages can be viewed by anyone. However, if you wish to keep the Twitter conversation private, you can follow us and send us a direct message.

Top e-book Downloads

By Erik Larson

By Stephanie Plum

By Russell Freeman

Other Available Audio and eBooks

Houston Public Library and its partners NetLibrary and Overdrive are excited to offer downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and videos to our customers. Here is a short list of the top downloads from Overdrive. The library’s downloadable collection is also accessible from the Houston Public Library catalog.

Adult Fiction

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer The Next Always by Nora Roberts Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen A Game of Thornes by George R.R. Martin Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

eBooks - Adult Nonfiction Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Heaven is Real by Todd Burpo Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

By James Patterson

By Adeline Yen Mah

eBooks - Juvenile Fiction

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs New Moon by Stephenie Meyer Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

eBooks - Juvenile Nonfiction

The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan Heaven is for Real for Kids by Todd Burpo The Girl Who Was on Fire by Leah Wilson The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook, by Dinah Bucholz Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Visit our catalog to download these and other audio books and ebooks www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog

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To get started, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/nextreads

FEATURED DATABASES Did you know that with Houston Public Library you can . . . .

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Listen to music? Music Online: Listening (in library use) - Music listeners can choose to stream American historical, classical, jazz, contemporary world, global traditional music or videos of opera performances. Watch a play? Theatre in Video (in library use) - Watch online streaming videos of Ancient Greek dramas, Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plays or modern plays by Arthur Miller and August Wilson.

Upgrade Your Job

Other things you can do with databases at HPL NoveList Plus - A database designed to answer the question of what do I read next? With thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles the reader can chose new titles based on their reading likes and dislikes. Search for your ancestors? HeritageQuest Online (in library use) - These resources provide access to U. S. Federal census records, birth and death certificates, military records and other research materials for tracing family lineages.

Houston Public Library, working with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is a partner in the Technology Expertise and Learning for ALL Texans (TEAL) grant project. For more information about classes, visit www.houstonlibrary.org/computer-classes.

Learn a new language? Mango Languages - Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Arabic or learn ESL for Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic and more.

Have YOU Got the POWER? Borrow or download your favorite book for up to six weeks FREE with your library card. Visit www.houstonlibrary.org and sign-up!

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events

@ HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY This Spring vacation kids and teens can enjoy several free and fun events @ your neighborhood library. All events March 12 - 16.

EVENTS AND PERFORMERS LIKE: • Arte Libre • Baba Alafia and the Musical Storytime • Crocodile Encounter • Jean Kuecher’s Marionette Playhouse

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Karaoke for Kids Mad Science of Houston Nature Discovery Center: Scales & Tails Tales From Beyond The Non-Toxic Band

For more information, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/springbreak

Children are invited to enjoy all the fun and exciting activities scheduled for the Houston Public Library’s Books Alive! Summer Strikes Back, 3rd Annual Children’s Book Celebration. The Books Alive! Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012 for children of all ages. Everyone who attends will receive a goody bag while supplies last. Events will take place at the Central Library located at 500 McKinney, 77002.

3rd Annual Houston Public Library Children’s Book Celebration

Saturday May 5, 2012

Houston Public Library | Central Library | 500 McKinney, 77002

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The Children’s Book Celebration kicks off on Saturday, May 5, 2012 with a full day of whimsical performances, hands-on arts and crafts activities, and other special events. The highlight of the celebration is the appearance of Tom Angleberger, the 2011-2012 recipient of the Texas Bluebonnet Award for his book, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. For more information, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/bookcelebration

Providing free help and resources with current year tax return preparations at designated Houston Public Library locations

Free Tax Help

A Series of Virtual Teen Author Visits

VITA Tax Help

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

In celebration of Teen Tech Month

Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 12 PM - 4 PM Thursdays | 12 PM - 6 PM, Saturdays | 10 AM - 3 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Saturdays | 1:30 PM - 5 PM

Meet and chat with three famous authors about new books, past books, the writing process or the color of their socks. These author chats are the virtual equivalent of sitting and chatting with your favorite writer at a coffee shop. Information on how to participate by joining a hosting neighborhood library location or by logging in from your home will be available on the Houston Public Library website at www.houstonlibrary.org/teens.

AARP Tax-Aide

Chris Crutcher Monday, March 5 | 4 PM Author of Angry Management, Whale Talk, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and more. AUTHOR WEBSITE: http://www.chriscrutcher.com/

From Wednesday, February 1, 2012 through Monday, April 16, 2012, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counseling and assistance with preparing basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules. Houston Public Library in partnership with AARP will be offering free income tax return assistance at the following locations:

Lauren McLaughlin Thursday, March 8 | 4 PM Author of Scored and Cycler. AUTHOR WEBSITE: http://www.laurenmclaughlin.net/

Robin Brande Thursday, March 15 | 4 PM Author of Fat Cat and Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature. AUTHOR WEBSITE: http://robinbrande.com/ For more information about the authors, check out their websites listed above, and don’t forget to check out their books from your local library! For more information on authors and Teen Tech Month events, please visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/teens or call 832-393-1313. This program is supported by a grant from the Houston Public Library Foundation.

Ask a Librarian

Houston Public Library’s info 24/7 chat reference service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/ask-a-librarian

* Spanish-language assistance is available at these locations.

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KIDS

SPRING BREAK KID BOOK PICKS 3rd Annual Houston Public Library Children’s Book Celebration

ENTER and WIN Contest to Win a Catered lunch with Tom Angleberger Contest is open to children ages 6-12 The Houston Public Library wants to see your Origami Yoda-inspired art or fiction. Fifty winners will be rewarded with a catered lunch during the third annual Children’s Book Celebration on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. The contest winners and one adult guest each will be treated to a delicious meal and an autographed copy of Tom Angleberger’s book, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Winners will be ages 6 to 12 years old; twenty-five winners will be from the 6 to 8 age group and twentyfive winners will be from the 9 to 12 age group.

Instructions:

You may submit your contest entries to your local library, or you may submit entries by mail.

Please mail submissions to:

Houston Public Library Attn: Programming & Youth Services, Deborah Moore 500 McKinney St. | Houston, TX 77002

Star Wars: The Wrath of Darth Maul by Ryder Windham

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens

Mousenet by Prudence E. Breitrose

Ride, Fly Guy, Ride by Tedd Arnold

Your submission must include: • • • • • •

Child’s full name Child’s age & grade if applicable Parent or guardian’s full name AND if this is a class project the Teacher’s name School attended (if not applicable write home school) Contact information so that we may contact you if you win: Two phone numbers or phone number and email address

eBook Pick

DEADLINE IS APRIL 16, 2012. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAY 1. For more information visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

This program is supported by a grant from the Houston Public Library Foundation. Froggy Builds a Treehouse by Jonathan London

KID MOVIE PICKS

For a list of more books that might interest you , visit our catalog www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog

This Spring Break check out these movies online or at your favorite HPL location. www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog -8-

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TEENS

Enter and Win!

Teen Book

submissions to this category should provide a strong message related to mental and/or physical health for teens.

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

HPL is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for the For this category, prizes will be awarded for 2012 Reel Teen Film Festival. Here are a few 1st ($200), 2nd ($125) and 3rd ($75) place videos. important updates: Participants can be teens of all ages in grade levels 6 through 12. For most categories, prizes will be awarded for the best in each category: • Best Animation ($250) • Best Documentary ($250) • Best Feature or Narrative ($250) • Best Broadcast ($100) • Best Commercial/PSA or Book/Movie Trailer ($100) • Best Music Video ($100) • People’s Choice ($50) This year we offer a brand-new category – Teen Health. Sponsored by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services,

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:

To be eligible for screening at the Festival, submissions must be in by March 17, 2012

Notes From an Accidental Band Geek by Erin Dionne

SAVE THE DATE:

Mark your calendar. Reel Teen Festival is scheduled for March 31, 2012. More information will be available soon. For more information on Reel Teen Film Festival, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/teens or email hpl.reelteenfest@houstontx.gov

Star Wars - Legacy by John Ostrander

TEEN MOVIE PICKS There is No Dog by Meg Rosoff

Check out these movies online or at your favorite HPL location. www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog

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ADULTS

Book Club Selections The following books are being discussed by book clubs held at HPL locations across the city. For the date and location of these clubs, please visit our website at www.houstonlibrary.org/bookclubs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov Caught by Harlan Coben Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Iphigenia in Tauris by Euripides Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford 6. Gamble by Dick Francis 7. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen 8. Iphigenia in Tauris by Johann Wolfgang van Goethe 9. Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler 10. Heaven’s Keep by William K. Krueger 11. White Fang by Jack London 12. Three Day Town by Margaret Maron 13. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov 14. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Winner of 2011 Houston Press “Best of Houston” Award Best Local Reading Series

Public Poetry is an innovative monthly reading series bringing the public and poetry community together, and creating a buzz about poetry.

Planning to travel outside of the United States? First, plan to get your passport!

Public Poetry events feature outstanding local and visiting poets, as well as a local guest celebrity or public figure and a short student reading, with a book signing at the end of each program.

No matter where you go, a U.S. passport will get you back home. To learn more about travel requirements for U.S. citizens or to apply for your U.S. passport, visit these HPL Locations:

This series is a partnership between Public Poetry and Houston Public Library. Join us for these free programs, filled with gorgeous language, held on the first Saturday of each month at 2 PM.

www.houstonlibrary.org/poetry

or visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/

This program is supported by a grant from the Houston Public Library Foundation.

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HPL EXHIBITS

The Literary Horse: When Legends Come to Life Now - March 31, 2012 Central Library | 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002

Does Black Beauty live at the end of your street? Does Pegasus take wing from the pasture around the corner? Explore this exhibit and find out! From Achilles receiving his immortal chargers to Don Quixote’s farewell to Rocinante, literature is full of unforgettable stories and poetry about heroic horses and horsepeople. This exhibit brings those legends to life by pairing up to 100 photos of today’s novice through Olympic equestrians with quotations from the world’s great books. Though legends may sometimes seem like nothing more than imaginary tales from long ago, they are happening again here. And though their horses may seem impossibly good and brave and splendid, they are living again now. Look closely, and you will see the great heart in both the horse show champion and the shaggy pony in your neighborhood. Look more closely still, and you will see the timeless hero in your neighbor, in your family member, in your friend, and, ultimately, in yourself. The Literary Horse: When Legends Come to Life is an exhibit touring public and school libraries worldwide through 2012. Exhibit creator Vanessa Wright is a multiple award-winning teacher, author, and equine photographer.

Fotofest 2012

Photographers Jeff Heger and Paul Greenberg April 1 - April 30, 2012 Central Library | 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002 Houston Public Library is pleased to announce its participation in Fotofest 2012. We will have two artists on view for you to enjoy.

Industrial Steel by Jeff Heger Jeff Heger

Channeling Piet Mondrian, Mark Rothko and Franz Kline; Jeff Heger photographs industrial locations around the world. He explores large steel structures with an eye trained in mid-Century abstract art and tries to bring that dimension to his photographs.

People of Russia - 1975 by Paul Greenberg

Paul Greenberg, known to many as a Dallas physician, is also a respected photographer whose works have been exhibited in curated shows across the state since the 1970’s. His work is the product of travels near and far, in which a keen eye for observing the juxtaposition of colliding cultures, life on urban street corners or the exotic landscape, draw the viewer to his photographs.

Paul Greenberg

For more information visit www.houstonlibrary.org/exhibits or www.fotofest.org

In Black and White Magazine, he stated, “I take a very simple approach to making photographs. I document what I see. Nothing in my photography is planned or manipulated. I’m not interested in inventing a new way of seeing. My intent is to nurture and preserve a very important photographic exercise—the documentation of life on the street.”

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