The birds are coming but not of Alfred Hitchcock fame. These are raptors. The Angleton Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System, will host a special program about birds of prey at 4 p.m. on March 15.
Birds of prey is a special environmental programming effort utilizing several different raptors including a peregrine falcon, Andean condor, black vulture and red-tailed hawk. The event will focus on the benefits of raptors and preserving their habitat. The program was created by EarthQuest and is sponsored by the San Bernard Wildlife Refuge.
EarthQuest was created in 1989, to promote protection of wildlife and the environment. The program will feature Steve Hoddy, a professional falconer with more than 35 years of experience handling and training animals. He has worked with Jim Fowler of Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom.”
Angleton Library hosts Nature Night at the Library, a monthly nature series. The next in the series – Is it a turtle, tortoise or terrapin? – will be presented by Ruby Lewis at 6:30 p.m. on March 26. The branch is located at 401 E. Cedar St. For more information, call 979-864-1519.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meet the Staff: Kristen in Pearland
Name?Kristen
Position?
Reference Librarian
What are your general job duties?
I answer reference questions in person, on the phone and via email. I am responsible for most of the adult program planning. I am the catch-all computer person, book club leader, computer class teacher, and I perform other duties as assigned.
How long have you worked with the library system?
1 year and a half
What are your favorite books or authors?
Too many to list them all-
Top five of right now-Jacqueline Winspear, Christopher Moore, Jennifer Weiner, Suzanne Collins and Elizabeth George
What are your hobbies?
reading, watching TV/movies with my friends, crocheting and learning to knit
Where are you originally from?
I have moved many times but I am from Louisville, KY.
Where did you go to school?
I went to Clear Brook High School, University of Houston Honors College and Dominican University for my MLIS.
What do you like best about working at the library?
I love being surrounded by books. I also really enjoy being to help people find whatever it is they need when they come in or at least being able to get them on the path to finding it.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Friends of Freeport Library to Host Silver Tea
The Friends of Freeport Library will hold its annual Silver Tea at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at the Freeport Historical Museum. Attendance to the event is free, and donations will be accepted.
Light refreshments will be served, and guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum during the event. Librarians from Brazoria County Library System will also be there to share news about the library’s programs and services.
The Silver Tea is the group’s annual meeting and fundraiser. Membership to the group is free and dues are collected in the form of donations during the event. Anyone who donates to the Friends is considered a member.
This is the first year the Silver Tea will be held at the museum. “We’re excited to be there,” Beverly Nixon, Friends treasurer, said. “The museum and the library are both important to our community, and we’re happy to be working with them.”
Friends of Freeport Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Freeport Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System. They raise funds throughout the year by selling book bags and donated books. These funds are then used to support services and programs at the library, including summer reading club, Author Day and Craft Day with Mrs. Claus.
For more information about the Silver Tea, call the branch at 979-233-3622.
Light refreshments will be served, and guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum during the event. Librarians from Brazoria County Library System will also be there to share news about the library’s programs and services.
The Silver Tea is the group’s annual meeting and fundraiser. Membership to the group is free and dues are collected in the form of donations during the event. Anyone who donates to the Friends is considered a member.
This is the first year the Silver Tea will be held at the museum. “We’re excited to be there,” Beverly Nixon, Friends treasurer, said. “The museum and the library are both important to our community, and we’re happy to be working with them.”
Friends of Freeport Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Freeport Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System. They raise funds throughout the year by selling book bags and donated books. These funds are then used to support services and programs at the library, including summer reading club, Author Day and Craft Day with Mrs. Claus.
For more information about the Silver Tea, call the branch at 979-233-3622.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Health Care Reform Information Session
A representative from the Texas Department of Insurance is coming to the Pearland Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System, at 7 p.m. on February 29 to provide information on health care reform.
President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PDF of law)-- the federal health care reform bill -- into law on March 23, 2010. The purpose of the law is to provide accessible health care coverage for Americans who are currently uninsured and to help people who already have health insurance retain their coverage. Some of the law's provisions were effective in 2010, while others will be phased in through 2020. Lawmakers and federal and state regulators are working to adopt the laws and rules necessary to implement the law.
The Texas Department of Insurance representative will talk about the changes that have already taken place, such as the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, designed to help those with pre-existing conditions who have been unable to obtain affordable insurance, and the health care premium tax credit for small businesses, which can be as high as 35 percent of the health care premiums the business pays. The representative will also answer questions about the many changes yet to take effect. These include the state-based exchanges to be set up through which individuals and businesses can purchase qualified coverage.
The session is free and open to the public. Preregistration is preferred, so all those in attendance can receive an information packet. To register, contact the library at 281-652-1677 or e-mail pearland@bcls.lib.tx.us.
President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PDF of law)-- the federal health care reform bill -- into law on March 23, 2010. The purpose of the law is to provide accessible health care coverage for Americans who are currently uninsured and to help people who already have health insurance retain their coverage. Some of the law's provisions were effective in 2010, while others will be phased in through 2020. Lawmakers and federal and state regulators are working to adopt the laws and rules necessary to implement the law.
The Texas Department of Insurance representative will talk about the changes that have already taken place, such as the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, designed to help those with pre-existing conditions who have been unable to obtain affordable insurance, and the health care premium tax credit for small businesses, which can be as high as 35 percent of the health care premiums the business pays. The representative will also answer questions about the many changes yet to take effect. These include the state-based exchanges to be set up through which individuals and businesses can purchase qualified coverage.
The session is free and open to the public. Preregistration is preferred, so all those in attendance can receive an information packet. To register, contact the library at 281-652-1677 or e-mail pearland@bcls.lib.tx.us.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Successful Craft Day
Children of all ages gather to hear June Stramblerreading a story about Clifford the Big Red Dog.
photo by Margaret Cast
More than 140 children attended Craft Day with Mrs. Claus on December 3 at the Freeport Library, a branch of the Brazoria County Library System. Boys and girls of all ages participated in various activities and make-and-take crafts, including making a Christmas ornament, decorating a cookie, and making their own personalized gift wrap. There was also a special storytime and each child received a copy of the book that was read.
The event would not have been complete without Mrs. Claus, who promised to deliver any last minute Christmas wishes to Santa. She greeted everyone with a warm smile and a free candy cane.
Sponsored by Friends of the Freeport Library, Craft Day with Mrs. Claus is one of the biggest events of the year. “We were delighted to see so many children visit the library and celebrate the holiday season with us,” Cindy Yell, Freeport branch manager, said. “Friends members put forth an incredible effort to make Craft Day with Mrs. Claus one of the most memorable programs we offer every year.”
Freeport Friends of the Library, Inc. is a non-profit group that supports the library though fundraising throughout the year. They sponsor annual events like Craft Day with Mrs. Claus, Author Day, and summer reading club.
For information on other events held at the Freeport Library throughout the year, or for information on joining the Friends of Freeport Library, call the library at (979) 233-3622.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Meet the Staff: Jo in Brazoria
Name?Jo
Position?
children’s specialist/assistant branch manager
What are your general job duties?
My main task is to plan and implement all children’s programming, including teen events and summer reading activities, and to manage the children’s collection. I also prepare branch press releases, narratives, FYI newsletter and monthly statistics. I help out at the circulation desk and with shelving and assist our branch manager when needed.
How long have you worked with the library system?
5 years
What are your favorite books or authors?
My favorite authors are John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks and Mary Kay Andrews. I like to read historical fiction and light mysteries as well as biographies. Anything set in the South will capture my attention.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy cooking, working in the yard and different kinds of crafting and sewing. I am trying to learn how to crochet. I also like to read and watch movies.
Where are you originally from?
Tyler, Texas
Where did you go to school?
I went to school in Tyler at Robert E. Lee High School.
I received my associates degree from Tyler Jr. College and my BS in education from the University of Texas at Tyler.
I am currently studying for my masters in library science online through the University of North Texas.
What do you like best about working at the library?
My favorite thing about working in the library is the daily interaction with our patrons and my co-workers.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
New Preschool Storytime in West Columbia
Beginning in January, preschool storytime at the West Columbia Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System, will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. instead of Wednesdays. Preschool storytime is a literature-based program featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets and simple craft projects for children ages three to six years of age.
The storytime theme for January is Winter Wonderland. January 3 we will read stories of snow and paint a snow picture. The next week we will discuss and read stories about animal hibernation. The third week hats and mittens is the topic. We will read some classic children’s stories, such as “The Hat” by Jan Brett and “The Three Little Kittens” illustrated by Paul Galdone, along with new books for children. Penguins and having winter fun is the topic for the fourth storytime in January, and we will be making penguin puppets. The last storytime in January we will discuss when it will be spring. Our craft project will be pop-up groundhog puppets.
For other storytimes and events, please visit our website. Preschool storytime is free to the public. For more information, contact the West Columbia Branch at 979-345-3394.
The storytime theme for January is Winter Wonderland. January 3 we will read stories of snow and paint a snow picture. The next week we will discuss and read stories about animal hibernation. The third week hats and mittens is the topic. We will read some classic children’s stories, such as “The Hat” by Jan Brett and “The Three Little Kittens” illustrated by Paul Galdone, along with new books for children. Penguins and having winter fun is the topic for the fourth storytime in January, and we will be making penguin puppets. The last storytime in January we will discuss when it will be spring. Our craft project will be pop-up groundhog puppets.
For other storytimes and events, please visit our website. Preschool storytime is free to the public. For more information, contact the West Columbia Branch at 979-345-3394.
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