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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May | 2010

Houston Public Library New Hours of Operation

Welcome to the May edition of the link!

This month, Houston Public Library continues its recognition and support of the ethnic and cultural diversity that makes Houston such an exciting place to live by celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Please see page 4 and 5 for book selections, resources, and programs that will provide you with information about Asian Pacific American culture and history.

May also brings us Houston Public Library’s first annual Children’s Book Celebration. Books Alive! 2010: From Fables to Fantasy takes place from May 8th through May 15th and features appearances by two award-winning children’s authors, T.A. Barron and Jerry Pinkney. Please see page 3 for more information about this exciting event. Special thanks to our friends at the Woman’s Club of Houston for their generous support of the Children’s Book Celebration.

Like many libraries across the state and nation, Houston Public Library, in an effort to better align our services with our current budget and staff resources, implemented a reduction in service hours in April, 2010. We want you to know that we are carefully listening to your comments and suggestions regarding the days and hours the Library is open for service. We are actively monitoring the impact of these changes on library usage and we will make adjustments if necessary within the constraints of our budget. We remain committed to providing the high level of customer service you expect from the Houston Public Library. Please see page 8 for a list of hours of operation, or visit our website at www.houstonlibrary.org.

We haven’t forgotten the grown ups! Page 6 showcases the many book clubs offered by Houston Public Library locations, and information about the upcoming appearance of author Francis Ray, part of our “An Evening With…” author series. Too busy to join a club or attend a reading? See page 7 for information about various online book communities! There is something for everyone at HPL. I hope you will join us in May for some culture, some fun, and many good books! 1st Annual Houston Public Library Children’s Book Celebration Saturday May 8 - May 15, 2010 www.houstonlibrary.org/bookcelebration

All the best-

Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, Director

TEENS page 2 Reel Teen Film Festival Winners

KIDS page 3 Children’s Book Festival

Resources

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Cinco de Mayo

ADULTS page 6 Book Clubs Party in the Stacks

TECH IT page 7 Online Book Resources

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TEENS

Congratulations

Winners of the 2010 Reel Teen Film Festival 1st Place - Joe the Clay Guy by Jeff Novaez 2nd Place - Positive/Negative by Wil Stelzer

3rd Place - Dangers of Gang Activity by Jane Long Middle School /Peer Mediator Boys 4th Place/People’s Choice - The Pen by Campbell Cravens, Matthew Orr, and Matthew Molder YOU can view the winning video by visiting www.houstonlibrary.org/teens

TEEN PICKS - MAY

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld: Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally’s best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all. Artemis Fowl adapted by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin; art by Giovanni Rigano; color by Paolo Lamanna; lettering by Chris Dickey: To free his father from the Russian Mafiya, Artemis must join forces with the fairy police and his familiar nemesis, Captain Holly Short.

Scott Westerfeld

Adapted by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin; art by Giovanni Rigano

King of the Screwups by K. L Going: After getting in trouble yet again, popular high school senior Liam, who never seems to live up to his wealthy father’s expectations, is sent to live in a trailer park with his gay “glam-rocker” uncle. The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer: Another year at Bathory High goes bad for Vlad Tod when his former friend Joss, now a vampire slayer, returns to town, a mysterious and powerful new vampire, Dorian, arrives with a thirst for Vlad’s blood, and archenemy D’Ablo brings Vlad’s Uncle Otis to trial. The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell: Tells the story of Manhattan columnist Carrie Bradshaw’s high school years, her relationships with her peers, and how she became a writer.

by Heather Brewer

by K.L. Going

by Candace Bushnell

You can find these books and more at your favorite Neighborhood Library or online at www.houstlibrary.org

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We invite you, your friends and neighbors to an ongoing author series where you will meet well-known authors from several genres.

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KIDS

1st Annual Children’s Book Celebration Books Alive 2010: From Fables to Fantasy

EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, May 8, 2010 11 – 12 PM

Private lunch for 50 selected contest winners with author T. A. Barron. Lunch by Powers Culinary Creations.

12:30 – 3:30 PM (Concourse Level)

Bobbindoctrin Puppet Workshop Arts & Crafts – Shields & Balloon Swords

May 8 - May 15, 2010

12:30 – 1 PM (Program Place – 4th floor)

Event with children’s author T. A. Barron (ages 8 – 12)

12:30 – 3:30 PM (Kid’s Room – 4th floor) Arts & Crafts – Crowns & Wands The Society for Creative Anachronisms Arts & Crafts Tables Chocolate Fountain and Cookie Decorating 1:30 – 2:15 PM (Program Place – 4th floor) “The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe” Play by AD Players 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Program Place – 4th floor) Wizard Rock Band, Kwikspell

Saturday, May 15, 2010

11 – 12 PM Private lunch for 50 selected contest winners with author Jerry Pinkney. Lunch by the Lunchbox Café. Jerry Pinkney’s The Lion and the Mouse

12:30 – 3:30 PM (Concourse Level)

T.A. Barron’s The Lost Year’s of Merlin

Arts & Crafts Table – Jingle Bell Instrument Bobbindoctrin Puppet Workshop Aldine ISD Performing Arts Group Cookie Decorating

Children are invited to enjoy all the fun and exciting activities scheduled for the Houston Public Library’s Books Alive! From Fables to Fantasy 1st Annual Children’s Book Celebration. The Books Alive! Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 and Saturday, May 15, 2010 for children of all ages. Everyone who attends will receive a goody bag while supplies last. Both events will take place at the Central Library located at 500 McKinney, 77002.

12:30 – 1:30 PM (Program Place– 4th floor)

Event with children’s author Jerry Pinkney. Book signing and purchase to follow. (Ages 4 - 8)

12:30 – 3:30 PM (Kid’s Room – 4th floor)

Arts & Crafts Table – Lion & Mouse Puppets

1:45 – 2:30 PM (Program Place – 4th floor) African Folklores and Fairytales Dance by Second Generation

The Children’s Book Celebration kicks off on Saturday, May 8, 2010 with a full day of fantasy-themed performances, hands-on arts and crafts activities, and other special events. The highlight of the celebration is the appearance T. A. Barron, renowned children’s book author. Barron is best known for his books The Lost Years of Merlin epic, The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy, and Adventures of Kate, among other award winning novels.

2:45 – 3:30 PM (Program Place – 4th floor) “Andy and the Lion” play by Mildred’s Umbrella Theater

The Books Alive! Celebration will culminate on Saturday May 15, 2010 with a full day of fable-fantasy-inspired activities. The highlight of this event will also include a meet and greet session with author Jerry Pinkney, this year’s Caldecott Award Winner. -3-

This event was made possible by the generous gift of the Woman’s Club of Houston and with support by our friends at the Children’s Museum of Houston. This celebration is free and open to the public. For more information about the Children’s Book Celebration, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/bookcelebration

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resources

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Book Selections Brick Lane by Monica Ali Carrying into her adult years a sense of fatalism instilled during her hardscrabble birth, Nazneen finds herself married off to a man twice her age and moved to London, where she wonders if she has a say in her own destiny.

Good Scent from a Strange Mountain by Robert Olen Butler This new edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of stories about the aftermath of the Vietnam War and its impact on the Vietnamese includes two subsequently published stories that complete the collection’s narrative journey, returning to the jungles of Vietnam.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Asian Pacific American Heritage Mont is a celebration of the culture and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The month of May holds significance for the Asian community. It is the month that the first Japanese immigrant was commemorated in the United States; the commemoration occurred May 7, 1843. It is also the month when the transcontinental railroad was completed (May 10, 1869). In addition, May 5 is honored as Children’s Day in many Asian cultures.

The Vine of Desire by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni After a year of living separate lives, Anju and Sudha are reunited and rekindle their friendship in America, a link that helps both women as they establish new relationships with their families and with men and women outside the Indian immigrant community.

Like many of our commemorative months, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month started out as Asian Pacific American Heritage Week in 1977. It wasn’t until 1992 that George H. W. Bush signed a law that extended the week celebration (signed into law by President Jimmy Carter) into a month.

The Gangster of Love by Jessica Tarahata Hagedorn The Gangster of Love chronicles the life and times of Rocky Rivera, a member of a dissolute rock band, and her sometimes boyfriend Elvis Chang, traditional mother, troubled brother, eccentric uncle, and unpredictable best friend.

This year’s theme is Lighting the Past, Present and Future. For more information on Asian culture in America or Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, visit: https://www.fapac.org.

First Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Activities Saturday, May 22 | 2PM - 4PM Central Library Plaza| 500 McKinney

In celebration of the 2010 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Houston Public Library’s World Languages Center will be hosting its first Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration. Activity highlights on the Library Plaza include unique Asian dance performances, cultural arts demonstrations of origami; Henna, and face painting. Light refreshments will be provided.

Databases and Web site Resources on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Cinco de Mayo Databases:

Britannica for Juveniles: An encyclopedia article on Asian Americans which includes both a historic overview and information on various ethnic groups. (http://0-library.eb.com.catalog.houstonlibrary. org/kids/comptons/article-9272976)*

eLibrary: Pulls together newspaper and magazine articles, pictures and other sources of information on Asians Americans. (http://

tinyurl.com/yfwktz4)*

NoveList Asian American Literature: Learn about Asian American literature and add titles to your reading list.

Cinco de Mayo is a commemoration of the defeat of the French army by Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

(http://tinyurl.com/yf2nd2v)*

Web sites:

Due to Houston’s large Hispanic community and its close proximity to the Mexican border, the celebration at the Houston Public Library holds deep meaning for many Houstonians, as well as for people from Mexico. Enjoy Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Houston Public Library this year at your favorite HPL location:

Asian Americans in the United States Army: A good starting place for the history of Asian Americans in combat from the Civil War to today. (http://www.army.mil/asianpacificsoldiers/index.html) Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association: A Houston-based organization that promotes Asian/Pacific American culture. Check their website for information on upcoming events in our community. (http://www.apaha.org)

Wednesday, May 5, 1PM – 2 PM World Languages Center | Central Library | 500 McKinney, 77002

Wednesday, May 5 | 4PM - 5PM

Carnegie Neighborhood Library| 1050 Quitman, 77009

Cinco de Mayo History: Read about the history of Cinco de Mayo and other articles related to Mexican culture and celebrations.

Wednesday, May 5 | 3:15PM - 4:15PM

(http://www.history.com/topics/cinco-de-mayo)

Park Place Regional Library | 8145 Park Place Blvd, 77017

*Denotes that a library card is needed to access these sources.

Wednesday, May 5 | 4PM - 5PM Stanaker Neighborhood Library | 611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, 77011

Wednesday, May 5 | 4PM - 5PM

Walter Neighborhood Library | 7660 Clarewood, 77036

Monday, May 10 | 4PM - 5PM

Henington-Alief Regional Library | 7979 S. Kirkwood, 77072

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ADULTS Book Clubs

Do you enjoy discussing books with like-minded individuals? Join us for alternating book clubs at your neighborhood Library. Below are just a few of the books you can read and discuss during the months of May.

The Houston Public Library Foundation’s

Party in the Stacks Sunday, May 16, 2010 | 5:30 - 8 PM

Adult Book Club

Great Books Society

Smith Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 13 | 5 PM Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 6 | 6 PM The Manuscript Found in Saragossa by Jan Potocki

All That Drama Urban Fiction Book Club Henington-Alief Regional Library Thursday, May 27 | 6 PM Pecking Order by Omar Tyree

Mystery Book Club

Around the World Book Club

Mystery Book Club

Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 13 | 6:15 PM The Courtier’s Secret by Donna Russo Morin

Meyer Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 20 | 1 PM Ten Second Staircase by Christopher Fowler

Classic Literature Book Club

S.M.A.S.H. Book Club for Tweens

Central Library Tuesday, May 11 | 12 NOON Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

Heights Neighborhood Library Wednesday, May 19 | 3:30 PM

Collier Book Club

McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 20 | 6:30 PM

The future of our libraries is built with the proceeds from this wonderful evening.

Kendall Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 6 | 1 PM

Stella Link Book Club

Collier Regional Library Thursday, May 20 | 1 PM Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall

First Thursday Reader’s Group

The third annual Party in the Stacks is showcasing the beautifully restored Clayton House, at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research.

Young Adults Book Club Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Monday, May 3 | 5 PM

Heights Neighborhood Library Thursday, May 6 | 5:30 PM Loving Frank by Nancy Horan & The Women by T. Coraghessan Boyle

Thank you to Honorary Chair, Susan Clayton Garwood, and Event Chair, Cyvia Wolff, and our generous supporters and underwriters. www.houstonlibrary.org/ hplfoundation Please save the date for next year’s Party in the Stacks, May 14, 2011!

LOCATION:

Smith Neighborhood Library | 3624 Scott St. An Evening with Francis Ray The Houston Public Library invites you, your friends and neighbors to an ongoing author series where you will meet well-known authors from several genres. Relationships, mysteries and faith are just a few of the topics. Authors will read from one (or several) of their books, answer audience questions, and talk about what inspires their writing.

Thursday, May 13 | 6 PM Nathalyia Fontaine has been the sole proprietor of the restaurant Fontaine since her husband died four years ago. She hasn’t dated anyone in all those years, choosing not to open her heart again, or risk revealing her dark past. That is, until she meets Rafael Dunlap.

For more information on book clubs at your neighborhood library, visit www.houstonlibrary.org/book-clubs.

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TECH IT

Live Reference Help Online 24/7

Online Book Communities

The internet provides many resources for book-lovers and book club enthusiasts. If you are interested in online book club communities, book reviews, or online reading, here are a few resources that you can use.

InfoLive! is a chat reference service with real-time online assistance by Houston Public Library staff as well as librarians nationwide. Communicate live with a librarian from home, school, or work. We can provide brief answers to factual questions or suggest sources to answer your query through chat and e-mail services. Our reference librarians use a wide range of resources including the Internet and online databases to deliver answers efficiently and effectively. We can also offer assistance with search strategies. At the conclusion of your chat session, you will receive a transcript by e-mail for your future use. www.houstonlibrary.org/askalibrarian

Good Reads

http://www.goodreads.com/about/how_it_works Goodreads is a social network that allows people to keep track of and discuss the books they’re reading, recommend books (and receive recommendations from others), form book clubs, and more. The strength of Goodreads is the social features. Goodreads has a Facebook app that lets you integrate your Goodreads account into your Facebook profile, allowing you to easily share what you’re reading with your friends. Goodreads is a completely free site.

Computer Workshops

Book Glutton

http://www.bookglutton.com/ Free to sign up. Book discussions are free, and there are many public domain books that you can read for free. There are also e-books that are for sale that you must pay to read. You can make comments on the book as you read, which can be public or private. It’s a nice way to have real-time book discussions.

Library Thing

http://www.librarything.com/er/list Each month the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program offers thousands of copies of books for review. Members of the program request any book they are interested in and LibraryThing matches books with reviewers. Members post reviews on the LibraryThing website. You are not required to write a review if you receive a book, but if you don’t write one, it may affect whether you receive one in the future.

NoveList Plus

http://www.houstonlibrary.org/research A complete readers resource with information on well over 200,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. This is a database accessible from the HPL research database list. An HPL PowerCard is needed to access this database. For more books and the latest tech information, subscribe to the HPL Next Reads edition of Technology Dashboard. To subscribe visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/nextreads

Free computer classes are offered for adults and teens throughout the Library system. Classes are taught in English and Spanish. Classes offered include: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Windows Basics, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Power Point and Introduction to Excel. Visit your favorite HPL location for a complete list of classes or online: www.houstonlibrary.org/services

Adult Online Summer Reading Club 2010 Sign up for the 2010 Adult Summer Reading Club and earn a chance to win fabulous prizes! The Adult Summer Reading Club is a free online club that is open to local patrons agesHouston 18 and up.2008 Public Library

PROGRAM DATES: June 1 – August 1, 2010 HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Read books in any format, and enter the book titles read on your online reading log. For more information, visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/ adultsummerbookclub

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We are looking for volunteers to help us with these programs. To learn more, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/author-events. For more information about volunteering with HPL, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org/volunteeropportunities.

Sunday May 30 - Monday May 31: Memorial Day