PROGRAM
at Houston Public Library
2013 SUMMER EVENTS June 1 - August 1, 2013
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Table of Contents reading list Children................................................................................ 4 Teens...................................................................................... 4
Family and Youth Animals................................................................................. 5 Arts and Crafts.................................................................... 7
2013 John P. McGovern Foundation Summer Reading Program Thanks to the 2013 Summer Reading Program presenter and sponsors for making this year a great one.
Clowns................................................................................... 8 Magic and Illusion...........................................................10 Music & Dance..................................................................11 Puppets...............................................................................13 Safety & Awareness.........................................................14 Science & History.............................................................15 Storytime............................................................................16 Storybook Characters....................................................17 Theater................................................................................17
Teens Arts & Crafts.......................................................................18 Dance & Fitness................................................................18 Music....................................................................................19 Science & Technology....................................................19
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Sign up for the 2013 John P. McGovern Foundation Summer Reading Program! Sign up for the 2013 Summer Reading Program! Go Under Cover by reading your favorite books during the 2013 John P. McGovern Foundation Summer Reading Program (SRP). This is a free program that rewards reading with a free book for the home.
ARE YOU AN HISD STUDENT?
AGES:
If you are, you can participate in the HISD Summer Reading Club by joining the Houston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. By reading ten books you are eligible to receive incentives from Houston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program AND incentives from the HISD Summer Reading Club. One program, two ways to win. For more details on the HISD Summer Reading Club visit: www.houstonisd.org.
HOW TO REGISTER:
For more details on the program and prizes, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/summer or call 832-393-1313.
0 - 18 years of age.
Registration continues through August 1. Visit any Houston Public Library location or register from your computer, through August 1.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
To participate, read or listen to books, enter book titles or time read on your online reading log either at home or with the help of your librarian. Upon completion, go to your local Houston Public Library location to pick up your prize at the 5, 10, 20 and 30 book levels.
INCENTIVES:
5 books or 5 hour level: Certificate; entered into daily prize drawing. 10 books or 10 hour level: One free book. 20 books or 20 hour level: Additional free book; a coupon for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus; and a buy one adult ticket/get a child’s ticket free for the Houston Zoo. 30 books or 30 hour level: One voucher for a free ticket to a Houston Astros game (children K-12); and entered into a Grand Prize drawing for a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple iPod Nano 16GB, or a Lego 8MP Digital Camera.
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2013 Summer Reading Program Reading Lists
Children 1. Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain by Jarrett Krosoczka
2. Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked by Jarrett Krosoczka
3. Extreme Babymouse
by Jennifer & Matthew Holm
4. Squish: Game On!
by Jennifer & Matthew Holm
5. Chicagoland Detective Agency: The Bark in Space by Trina Robbins and Tyler Page
6. I’m Bored
by Michael Ian Black
7. Gold Medal Summer by Donna Freitas
8. The Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker
9. Destiny, Rewritten
by Kathryn Fitzmaurice
10. The Secret Tree
by Natalie Standiford
Teen 1. The Summer Prince
by Alaya Dawn Johnson
2. Blue Bloods: The Graphic Novel
by Melissa de la Cruz, Robert Venditti and Alina Urusov
3. My Summer of Pink & Green by Lisa Greenwald
4. Maggot Moon
by Sally Gardner
5. The Secret Prophecy by Herbie Brennan
6. Peanut
by Ayun Halliday & Paul Hoppe
7. Out of Reach
by Carrie Arcos
8. The Look
by Sophia Bennett
9. Pulse
by Patrick Carman
10. Mirage
by Kristi Cook
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Children’s
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Animals
All About Turtles
Presented by turtle conservation expert Debbie Leppelt: live specimens on exhibit during the program! HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, June 7 | 1 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 2 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 3 PM Collier Regional Library Thursday, June 27 | 11 AM
Citizens for Animal Protection
Meet Annie, the ambassador dog for Citizens for Animal Protection, and learn about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Stanaker Neighborhood Library Friday, June 7 | 2 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, June 14 | 2 PM
Crocodile Encounter
This is an educational and up-close look at various reptiles, including tortoises, snakes, iguanas, alligators and crocodiles! Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 1 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 11 AM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 2 PM Kendall Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 4 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 1 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 2:30 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 11 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 3 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 27 | 2 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 2 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 2 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 1 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 2 PM Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, July 24 | 2 PM HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, July 26 | 1 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 2:30 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 1 PM
Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, July 10 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 11 AM Kendall Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 2 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Friday, July 12 | 2 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
EJC Farms Petting Zoo
Meet and pet the animals of EJC Farms during this two hour petting zoo! Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM One hour petting zoo + pony rides! Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, June 5 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM One hour petting zoo + pony rides! Kendall Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 11 AM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 11 AM
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Jungle Jim’s Wild Encounters
Jungle Jim brings bugs and small animals from all over the world for this exciting program: a learning experience you will never forget!
Houston Audubon Society
Soaring over our city parks and nesting in our backyards are an amazing array of birds. Discover why Houston is one of the birdiest cities in the country. Learn all about what makes a bird a bird. Meet live birds of prey and others. Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 2 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 3:30 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Friday, June 28 | 1:30 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Monday, June 3 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 AM Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 2 PM Central Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Collier Regional Library Wednesday, June 5 | 2 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 1 PM Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, June 13 | 1 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 2:30 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 1 PM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 2 PM Melcher Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 3:30 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 3 PM
Nature Discovery Center Back to the Bone
What do birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals have in common? They all have backbones! Learn more about these animals with various specimens and live animals. This program is best for ages 5-12 but all are welcome!
Join the Insect Club
Watch an engaging, interactive puppet show about animals who want to join the insect club. Learn facts about insects, spiders, and other animals. This program is best for ages 4-8 but all are welcome! Mancuso Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 1 PM
Scales & Tails
All about reptiles, including snake skins and sheds, turtle shells, an alligator skull, and live animals to be touched like snakes, lizards, turtles, etc. Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 2 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 2 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 1 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 3:30 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
Pacodu Exotics
This exotic animal zoo brings 10 small animals to the library. Learn about each animal in this educational and interactive program!
Collier Regional Library Wednesday, June 12 | 2 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 2 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, July 26 | 2 PM
Heights Neighborhood library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM Central Library Saturday, July 20 | 2 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 2 PM
Bunny Buddies
Texas Wildlife & Rehabilitation Center
Learn all about rabbits and how to love them while visiting with a live rabbit and listening to a rabbit tale. This program is best for ages 4-8 but all are welcome! Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, July 31 | 2 PM
Meet the wildlife ambassadors of TX Wildlife & Rehab and learn what to do if you find an injured or orphaned animal in your yard. Stanaker Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 3 PM
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Texas Snakes & More
Clint “The Snake Man” presents this snake and reptile show to educate and entertain people about snakes, dispel myths and misconceptions, and bring about a greater appreciation and respect for these fascinating creatures. Participants can touch a variety of non-venomous snakes. Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 11 AM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 2 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 11 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 1 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 2:30 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM Flores Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 4 PM HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, June 21 | 1 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 3 PM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 17 | 1 PM Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, July 18 | 1 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM Young Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 25 | 10:30 AM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
Last-minute changes or cancellations are unavoidable. For the most up-to-date event information, please visit our website, www.houstonlibrary.org/ summer
ARTS & CRAFTS
Mike Artell, Cartoonist
Cartoonist and author, Mike Artell, has written more than 35 books. Children ages 7-12 will enjoy this one hour cartooning workshop. Vinson Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 3 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 5 PM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Friday, July 12 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Saturday, July 13 | 11 AM Walter Neighborhood Library Saturday, July 13 | 2 PM
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Arts Alive!
ARTS ALIVE! is an integrated arts program for children of all ages and abilities that builds self-esteem, confidence, and creativity through the expressive arts: have a blast exploring different, exciting, and wacky jobs people do. Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 3 PM
Houston Face Painting & Balloon Art
Stop by and get your face painted and receive a balloon animal! 2 Hours. HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, July 5 | 1 PM
Oasis for Children: Get a Clue with Origami Origami creations are the clue in this program and various popular books are the answer. PreK – 5th Grade. Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 11 AM
Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM
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CLOWNS
Ringling Clowns
Catch the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus clowns before the Big Top show!
Happy the Clown
This exciting clown show includes wonderful magic tricks, delightful jokes, tons of fun, games, contests and lots of audience participation.
HPL Express Southwest Monday, June 3 | 11:30 AM Moody Neighborhood Library Monday, June 3 | 2 PM Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Tuesday, June 4 | 1 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 3 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 11 AM Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 4 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Thursday, June 6 | 10:30 AM Kendall Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 6 | 2 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Friday, June 7 | 2 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Saturday, June 8 | 11 AM Central Library Saturday, June 8 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Monday, June 10 | 1 PM
Moody Neighborhood Library Monday, July 1 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM & 2 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 11 AM
Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 AM
Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 2 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM
Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 3 PM
Bracewell Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 3 PM
Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM
Flores Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 6 | 3 PM
Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM
Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM
Flores Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 18 | 3:30 PM
Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM
Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Monday, June 17 | 3 PM
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 11 AM
Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, June 19 | 2 PM
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 1 PM Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
Central Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 2 PM
Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 2 PM
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Stanaker Neighborhood Library Monday, June 10 | 4 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 11 AM Looscan Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 2:30 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 11:30 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 2 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Friday, June 14 | 2 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Saturday, June 15 | 11 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Saturday, June 15 | 3 PM
Did You Know? Did you know that reading can broaden your imagination and summer fun? So many things you can do or be just by opening a book. Here is a book for you to enjoy this summer.
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Ronald McDonald
“It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald!®” is an entertaining and inspirational Ronald McDonald show that addresses the topic of reading in a fun and relevant way for elementary school students. Through the use of magic, music, puppets, student participation, and, of course, lots of laughter, Ronald McDonald brings a very powerful message to children around the world – the value of books and the enjoyment that comes from reading. Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, June 7 | 2 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 11 AM
Math, letters, shapes, games and more.
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Friday, June 21 | 2 PM
Requirements:
Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM
iPads must be checked out by a parent or guardian with a valid, fine free, library card that is at least 30 days old. We do hold a valid government-issued I.D. while the iPad is checked out. The iPads may not leave the building or, if at Central Library, the Kids area. INFO | 832-393-1313 www.houstonlibrary.org/powercard
Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM Scenic Woods Regional Library Thursday, July 11 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 18 | 10:30 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM HPL Express Southwest Thursday, August 1 | 2 PM
Cinnamon’s Magic Pirate Show
Set sail to the Island of Imagination with Cinnamon & Monkey! Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 1 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 1 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 3:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursday, July 11 | 4 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM
Roly the Clown
Roly’s clown show is a treat for everyone! He can juggle, bike, walk on stilts, do magic tricks, and promises to make you laugh! Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, June 6 | 1 PM Johnson Neighborhood Library Friday, June 14 | 2 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, June 21 | 2 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 27 | 2:30 PM PAGE 9
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MAGIC & ILLUSION
Ted Schwank Magic & Illusions
He isn’t called the most energetic magician on the planet for nothing! This high energy magic show will surely entertain. Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 AM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 1 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 6 | 2:30 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 3 PM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, June 26 | 2 PM Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, June 27 | 1 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 3 PM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 11:30 AM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 2 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM
Steve Burton’s Magical Entertainment
Children of all ages enjoy watching, and most of all helping, a magician do his tricks and Steve Burton’s family show includes lots of audience participation along with live animals, comedy, music and special treats for all his helpers. HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, June 4 | 2 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM Flores Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 3:30 PM
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Claude Sims
Enjoy a thrilling show of juggling, costume, stunts, antics, and audience interaction. Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM Central Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM Collier Regional Library Wednesday, June 19 | 2 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 1 PM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 2 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM
Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 1 PM
Did You Know? Did you know that reading in the summer keeps you and your brain sharp for the next school year? It’s true! Here are a couple of books that you can pick up at your local Houston Public Library.
Central Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 2 PM
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music & dance Ballet Talks
Docents from the Houston Ballet will give a one hour presentation on Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. Geared for elementary ages but all are welcome!
Cinderella
Julian Franklin
Top Secret: Spy a Book combines secret agent and spy gadgets with magic, puppets and a bunny. Flores Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 2 PM
Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 2 PM
Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 AM HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, July 16 | 2 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 2 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 3 PM
Sleeping Beauty Scenic Woods Regional Library Thursday, June 13 | 10:30 AM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 3 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 1 PM Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 18 | 3 PM
Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM
Karaoke for Kids
Join the party and sing your favorite songs! Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, June 11 | 2 PM
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM
Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 11 AM
Amandla Productions: Dance Africa
This program presents dances from Samba to Lamba, from Africa to the Caribbean. Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, June 20 | 1 PM
Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 11 AM
Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursday, August 1 | 4 PM
Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, July 25 | 1 PM
La Fiesta
NEXTREADS Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. We’ll deliver reading lists right to your inbox along with new gems, bestsellers, and related titles. To get started, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/nextreads
With the help of students, Maria del Espadin creates a PeĂąa (flamenco) party that explores Spanish culture and the ways people use flamenco to communicate and to interact socially. Audience Limit: 30. Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 3 PM
Non-Toxic Band
Non-Toxic Band plays lively, original music about who we are, where we live, and how things work: guitar, singing, harmonica and percussion. Central Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM
Overture
Kids, age birth to five and their parents, try silly finger plays and funny poems, sing, dance, and listen with Ms. Ekanem, a certified music development specialist from Overturekids.com. Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 1 PM
Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 2:30 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 3 PM Tuttle Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 25 | 2 PM
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Storybook Opera
Houston Grand Opera’s teaching artists animate children’s stories and mathematical concepts through words and music.
Alma, la Gata de la Opera/Opera Cat by Tess Weaver
The reigning diva of Milan, Madame Soso, has a cat named Alma who secretly loves to sing along with her mistress. When Madame develops laryngitis on opening night, guess who steps in to save the day? Experience this Storybook Opera favorite told by two singing artists in both English and Spanish! Flores Neighborhood Library Friday, June 14 | 1:30 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 3 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM
Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
“There’s a little bowl of milk in the sky” and Kitten wants it. Follow Kitten’s adventure as she tries to reach it! This interactive Storybook Opera favorite is paired with Chrysanthemum, also by Kevin Henkes. HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, June 11 | 2 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 2 PM Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 10:30 AM Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 2 PM
The Dog Who Sang at the Opera by Jim West & Marshell Izen
Pasha is a vain wolfhound who upstages the diva one night at the opera – and not just any opera – but the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. True story! McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming
“Tippy, Tippy, Tippy, Pat!...” What happens when three hungry bunnies appear in Mr. McGreely’s yummy vegetable garden? This interactive Storybook Opera favorite is paired with No Sleep for the Sheep by Karen Beaumont. Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM
Opera Cat by Tess Weaver
The reigning diva of Milan, Madame Soso, has a cat named Alma who secretly loves to sing along with her mistress. When Madame develops laryngitis on opening night, guess who steps in to save the day? Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM
Tom’s Fun Band
Enjoy a great musical concert with humor, storytelling, lots of interactive songs and a few general lessons woven in. Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM
Tweed Smith
How the Music Began: An interactive lecture for young audiences on the origins of music via rhythm and melody from the dawn of time to the hip-hop of today. Participants work with the artist to discover their own connection with their musical heritage. Targeted for youths, but great for all ages! Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 2:30 PM
EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS Houston Public Library has several programs and services that support your children in their skills in reading, interactive play and early literacy development.
BABYTIME: An interactive storytime featuring books, songs and fingerplays with playtime afterward. Ages: 6-18 months. TODDLER TIME: Stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 3-5.
PLAYGROUP: A multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their caretakers. Ages pre-natal to 4 years.
These services are available at your local neighborhood library. Visit our website at www.houstonlibrary.org/kids or www.houstonlibrary.org/events PAGE 12
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Science Black Light Puppet Show
Glowing black light puppets teach science concepts as Fran (a puppet) tries to decide a science project to research. Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, June 12 | 2 PM HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, July 23 | 2 PM
Jean Kuecher’s Marionette Playhouse Aladdin and Princess Jasmine
PUPPETS Puppet Pizzazz
A fun and theatric puppet program for all ages; hand puppets, giant full body puppets, puppets made from found objects and recycled materials, and shadow puppetry are included.
Carranza Puppets: The Reading Show
This delightful presentation features an array of trick marionettes, hand puppets and ventriloquism. The show expounds on the virtues of reading and does so in a way that is instructive, comprehensive, and leaves children thoroughly entertained. 30 mins.
Aladdin and Princess Jasmine are tricked by Jafar in this exciting story from The Tale of the Arabian Nights. The Genie creates a wonderful castle, but is required to obey whoever owns the magic lamp. With marionettes flying in and out, this is a fascinating story of suspense and wishes that come true. Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 2 PM
Rumpelstiltskin
HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, July 9 | 2 PM
Beautifully handcrafted marionettes perform on an elaborate stage. The spinning wheel changes straw into gold, the Elf snares the Queen’s father, and the King’s horse comes to the rescue. The audience will help the Queen learn the name of the Elf. The one-third lifesize string puppets combined with beautiful scenery, music and lighting will dazzle your imagination. Following the performance the fascinating back stage secrets are revealed.
Scenic Woods Regional Library Thursday, June 27 | 10:30 AM
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 11 AM
Central Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM
Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 25 | 2:30
Collier Regional Library Wednesday, July 10 | 2 PM
Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM
Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
Last-minute changes or cancellations are unavoidable. For the most up-to-date event information, please visit our website, www.houstonlibrary.org/summer
Carnegie Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 1 PM
Houston Fire Department: Fire Safety
The Houston Fire Department brings a fire safety puppet show to the library. Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 1 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 25 | 1 PM PAGE 13
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SAFETY & AWARENESS Houston Fire Department
Explore a real fire truck from the Houston Fire Department! Please note that if the trucks are needed for an emergency, they will be unable to make these scheduled appearances. Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 11 AM Moody Neighborhood Library Monday, June 17 | 2 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 11 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 1 PM Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 2 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 2:30 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 3 PM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 1 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, July 5 | 2 PM Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 11 AM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM Flores Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 2 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Thursday, July 18 | 10:30 AM Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30 AM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
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Swim Jim: Water Safety
Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes in unintentional injury deaths in the US; children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rates. Swim Jim teaches a water safety program for children and their caregivers. Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM
Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 2 PM
Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM
Stanaker Neighborhood Library Monday, July 8 | 3 PM
Tuttle Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 2 PM
Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM
Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 3 PM
Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 2 PM
HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM
Mancuso Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 11:30 AM
Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM
Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2 PM
Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 10:30 AM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM
Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 18 | 2:30 PM
Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 1 PM Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 27 | 3 PM Dixon Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM
Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 3 PM Moody Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 1 PM Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 2 PM
SCIENCE & HISTORY
Betsy Ross
Early America comes to life in 1776! Meet Betsy Ross in Colonial dress as she tells stories of her life during America’s fight for independence. Betsy is accompanied by a soldier in battle dress, with many of his Revolutionary American battle flags from the period. Presented by Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 4 PM
Dinosaurs Rock
Dinosaurs Rock is an exciting presentation of authentic fossils and museum exhibits. Children will be selected out of the audience to assist in the presentation which will cover several topics including dinosaur extinction, meat eaters vs. plant eaters, fossils, and The Ghost Ranch. Following the presentation, each child will be able to dig for authentic fossil specimens to take home. It’s a day your children won’t soon forget! Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 3:30 PM Central Library Wednesday, July 10 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM Collier Regional Library Wednesday, July 24 | 2 PM
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services: Wiggle Tales
A Mosquito Control representative will come to the library and read a short story to children about mosquitoes. Following the short story, a fun presentation about mosquito facts and myths will be presented. Stanaker Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 3 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, July 2 | 2 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 3 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 1 PM Morris Frank an HPL Express Location Thursday, July 11 | 1 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Friday, July 12 | 1:30 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 3:30 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, July 19 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 AM
Mad Science of Houston
We have FUN down to a SCIENCE! These fun and entertaining activities instill a clearer understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around us. The show may include experiments featuring static electricity, bubbling potions, chemical reactions and more.
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Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 2 PM Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 2 PM
Incredible Bubble Show
Learning about science, math, critical thinking, and creativity, all wrapped up in good, clean fun! Linda Berman, the Incredible Texas Bubble Lady, will dazzle the audience with bubbles and teach you how to make your own bubble solution at home: at the end of the show, she will even put a few people inside a giant bubble! Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 1 PM Kendall Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 4 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 1 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 4 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 10:30 AM Looscan Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 1 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 4 PM
Mark Shepherd’s Dig up a Magic Tree House Adventure
Ride a ‘Twister on Tuesday’, brush an ‘Elephants Teeth’ dance with Jack and Annie in this special, magical presentation honoring the work of Mary Pope Osborne’s books. This fun, interactive program has a heavy science, music and of course reading emphasis.
Central Library Wednesday, June 12 | 10:30 AM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 1 PM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 1 PM Scenic Woods Regional Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM Last-minute changes or cancellations are unavoidable. For Melcher Neighborhood Library the most up-to-date event information, please visit our Thursday, July 25 | 3 PM website, www.houstonlibrary.org/summer
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STORYTIME Gymboree Enjoy a thirty minute storytime presentation with bubbles, finger puppets, and parachute activities: toddlers.
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 4 | 1 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 10:30 AM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 1 PM HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, June 14 | 1 PM Heights Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM Flores Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 20 | 3:30 PM HPL Express Southwest Tuesday, June 25 | 2 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 11 AM Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, June 28 | 2 PM Meyer Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 3:30 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 11 AM HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, July 19 | 1 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 23 | 11 AM Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 1 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM
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Aileen Kirkham: Snakeriffic Tales
Kathy Hood Culmer
Clue: What rattles and hisses in the story adventures that Captain Book and Kitty the Dog share with patrons? Find out at the storytelling program that is full of tongue-incheek suspense and laughter for all ages. Vinson Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 10:30 AM
Well-known storyteller, cowboy poet, historian, and spinner of outlandish, funny tales with a western or Louisiana theme, like his adventures with “Snappy the Amazing Pet Alligator”. His stories always emphasize the power of imagination and reading. HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, June 28 | 1 PM Park Place Regional Library Wednesday, July 3 | 2 PM
Don Sanders: Cuentos y Canciones folktales
Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 5 | 3:30 PM Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 10:30 AM
Mick Corley’s Imagination Station
Cowboy Poet
Latin American bilingual.
This children’s storyteller will delight the audiences with tales from history and folklore.
and
Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 3 PM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 10:30 AM
folksongs:
Secrets behind the library door: books are the fuel that drives the kids’ imaginations as they search for books, lost knowledge, solving codes, detectives, spies, mysteries and clues to the library. Music, magic, stories, puppets, books and lots of audience participation are the tools used to build excitement and inspire kids to search for good books and find out more clues about our world. Flores Neighborhood Library Friday, July 5 | 1:30 PM Kendall Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2 PM Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 4 PM
Mother Goose
Meet Mother Goose and learn classic rhymes! Walter Neighborhood Library Friday, July 12 | 2 PM
Last-minute changes or cancellations are unavoidable. For the most up-to-date event information, please visit our website, www.houstonlibrary.org/summer
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Storybook Characters
Storyteller Sally Bates
Librarian Sally Bates is a dynamic and wonderful storyteller for children of all ages. Central Library Wednesday, July 3 | 10:30 AM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 10:30 AM
Amelia Bedelia
Visit with Amelia Bedelia as she does her list of chores; what could go wrong? Jungman Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 25 | 2 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
Mrs. Rabbit from The Tale of Peter Cottontail
Waldorf Storytime
The Bayou Village School in the Heights offers a Waldorf style storytime. Heights Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 10:30 AM Heights Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 10:30 AM
Mrs. Rabbit tells the harrowing tale of how her son was almost put in a pie! Johnson Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 2 PM Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM
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The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
Mr. B.B. Wolf tells his own story about how a bad cold and the need to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor escalated into a huge misunderstanding. He was framed by those three little Pig brothers! Full of fun and laughter, this story brings a unique twist to the classic tale. Melcher Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 6 | 3 PM Pleasantville Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 1 PM
The Aztec Princess Visit any HPL location or the HPL website: www.houstonlibrary.org/services
The Aztec Princess takes you to Mexico on an exciting journey through time and fantasy. Her amazing adventures celebrate and explore the rich history of Aztec and Mayan culture. Young Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 11 | 10:30 AM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30 AM PAGE 17
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Teen Programs Graphic Novels=Great Reading
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Screen Printing with Danny Russo
Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of screen printing. The printing technique allows students to quickly and easily make multiple images of original art. This program is limited to 25 participants. Please bring a white or light colored T-Shirt. Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 4 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 31 | 4 PM
Origami, the Art and Fun of Paper Folding
This class will teach participants how to fold simple origami models using a piece of paper. We will create animals, flowers, boxes and a variety of other projects. Class size is limited to 25 students. Ring Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 4 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 26 | 3 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 27 | 4 PM Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 11 AM
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 9 | 11 AM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 3 PM HPL Express Discovery Green Friday, July 12 | 1 PM Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 18 | 4 PM HPL Express Southwest Wednesday, July 24 | 3 PM
DANCE & FITNESS Reading gra graphic raphic v and comics c novels teaches visual litera r cy cy. literacy.
*from studies summarized in The Power of Reading by Stephen Krashen, 2nd edition, 2004, and Michele Gorman’s website: http://comixlibrarian.com/resources/graphicnovels/
ART
Henna Workshop
Students will learn the history of henna, mendhi and body art, as well as the fundamentals to mixing and creating their own henna paste, cone applicator and designs. Ages 13 and up. Parental consent is required. Permission slips will be provided and parents can sign immediately before class. HPL Express Southwest Wednesday, June 12 | 3 PM McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 4 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 11 | 4 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2:30 PM PAGE 18
Capoeira Class
Salsa Class
Melcher Neighborhood Library Tuesday, June 18 | 3 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursday, June 20 | 4 PM Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 2:30 PM Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 3:30 PM
Henington-Alief Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 6 | 4 PM Bracewell Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 3 | 3 PM
Capoeira is a truly unique art, combining martial arts, dance and music; students will learn essential moves and strategies.
Learn to dance salsa in this fun, hour long introduction to the dance presented by Crossing Borders.
Isaac Barron Hip-Hop
Learn to dance hip-hop in these high-energy workshops. Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 2 PM Collier Regional Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2 PM
Smith Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30 PM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library Thursday, July 25 | 4 PM
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
American Robotics Academy
The time has arrived to expand your creativity to the edge of “innovation”. This course will revolutionize the way you think. Through this class we create abnormal contraptions with the help of Legos and teamwork. This is a “never ending venture” to break the limits of imagination in robotic designs. So come and join in on the excitement and learning experience. Bracewell Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 12 | 3 PM Walter Neighborhood Library Thursday, June 13 | 4 PM HPL Express Southwest Wednesday, June 26 | 3 PM
Linking YOU to the World McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 10 | 4 PM Kendall Neighborhood Library Tuesday, July 16 | 4 PM Carnegie Neighborhood Library Wednesday, July 17 | 2 PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library Friday, July 19 | 2 PM Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursday, July 25 | 4 PM
MUSIC
Abubukr Kouyate
Abubakr is a highly energetic, expressive, entertaining storyteller and drummer with 40 years of experience in the West African village style of Guinea and Mali. Central Library Saturday, June 15 | 2 PM Lakewood Neighborhood Library Wednesday, June 19 | 3:30 PM
Teen Reading Summer List Did You Know?
That there are several book series written just for teens like you to read and enjoy this summer. Here are just a few:
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HPL LOCATIONS
Bracewell 9002 Kingspoint Dr., 77075 | 832-393-2580
Lakewood 8815 Feland Street, 77028 | 832-393-2530
Stanaker 611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, 77011 | 832-393-2080
Carnegie 1050 Quitman, 77009 | 832-393-1720
Looscan 2510 Willowick, 77027 | 832-393-1900
Stimley-Blue Ridge 7007 West Fuqua, 77489 | 832-393-2370
Central Library 500 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1313
Mancuso 6767 Bellfort, 77087 | 832-393-1920
Tuttle 702 Kress, 77020 | 832-393-2100
Clear Lake CITY–COUNTY FREEMAN MEMORIAL 16616 Diana Lane, 77062 | 281-488-1906
McCrane-Kashmere Gardens 5411 Pardee St., 77026 | 832-393-2450
Vinson (+ HPL Express) 3810 West Fuqua, 77045| 832-393-2120
McGOVERN–STELLA LINK 7405 Stella Link, 77025 | 832-393-2630
Walter 7660 Clarewood, 77036 | 832-393-2500
Melcher 7200 Keller, 77012 | 832-393-2480
Young 5260 Griggs Road, Palm Center 77021| 832-393-2140
Meyer 5005 West Bellfort, 77035 | 832-393-1840
HPL Express locations HPL Express sOUTHWEST 6400 High Star, 77074 | 832-393-2660
Collier Regional 6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740 OPENING THIS SUMMER
Dixon 8002 Hirsch, 77016 | 832-393-1760 Fifth Ward 4014 Market, 77020 | 832-393-1770 Flores 110 North Milby, 77003 | 832-393-1780 Frank 10103 Fondren, Brays Oaks Towers Building, 77096 832-393-2410 Freed-Montrose 4100 Montrose, 77006 | 832-393-1800 Heights 1302 Heights Blvd, 77008 | 832-393-1810 Henington-Alief Regional 7979 South Kirkwood, 77072 | 832-393-1820 Hillendahl 2436 Gessner Rd, 77080 | 832-393-1940 Johnson 3517 Reed Rd., 77051 | 832-393-2550 Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1662 Jungman 5830 Westheimer, 77057 | 832-393-1860 Kendall 609 N. Eldridge, 77079 | 832-393-1880
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Moody 9525 Irvington, 77076 | 832-393-1950 Oak Forest 1349 West 43rd Street, 77018 | 832-393-1960 Parent Resource Library The Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, 77004 | 713-535-7264 Park Place Regional 8145 Park Place Blvd., 77017 | 832-393-1970 Pleasantville 1520 Gellhorn, 77029 | 832-393-2330 Ring 8835 Long Point, 77055 | 832-393-2000 Robinson-Westchase 3223 Wilcrest, 77042 | 832-393-2011 Scenic Woods Regional 10677 Homestead, 77016 | 832-393-2030 SHEPARD-Acres Homes 8501 West Montgomery, 77088 | 832-393-1700
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Special Collections The African American Library at the Gregory School 1300 Victor Street, 77019 | 832-393-1440 Houston Metropolitan Research Center, located in the Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1662 Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research 5300 Caroline, 77004 | 832-393-2600 For the most up-to-date hours of operation, please visit our website: www.houstonlibrary.org/locations
REFERENCE / INFO 832-393-1313
VOLUNTEER SERVICES 832-393-1481
TELEPHONE renewals 832-393-2280
If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, please contact the location staff prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.
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Frank 10103 Fondren, Brays Oaks Towers Building, 77096 832-393-2410
Smith 3624 Scott St., 77004 | 832-393-2050
Circulation questions 832-393-2222
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