Meet Our Library Staff III
Welcome back to the “Meet the Library Staff” Series.This month let’s meet Elise, our assistant branch librarian. Though she usually prefers to work behind the scenes (bookhunting, blogging, making...
View ArticleOur Branch Librarian Got a New Haircut!
Using Toca Boca. In our series that explores different educational apps for kids, I would like to now review Toca Boca.Toca Boca is a collection of apps that are not games, but digital toys that rely...
View ArticleLibrary Overrun by First Graders!
Last Friday before the library opened, we had the pleasure of hosting ALL of the First graders along with their teachers and some parents from Gloria Marshall Elementary. The library was a lively...
View ArticleLibrary Overrun by KITTENS!
As part of our Springtime Story Times we had baby kittens visit our library!All the children and adults enjoyed our books about kittens.and we had an AWWW moment after AWWW moment once the kittens...
View ArticleThe Library Went to the Dogs!
Last week our library was overrun by kittens.This week, as part of our Springtime Story Time, the puppies came to our library!All the children and adults enjoyed our books about dogs.and we sang a...
View ArticleMeet Our Library Staff Part IV
Welcome Back to our "Meet The Library Staff" series.Today we meet Carrie:Hi my name is Carrie and I am a circulation assistant. I have been working for Harris County for 9 years this month. I started...
View ArticleBricks4Kidz
A few days ago we hosted a program for kids ages 7-12 designed to teach engineering to children using LEGO blocks. The program was so popular that we are bringing it back!Baldwin Boettcher Branch...
View ArticleSizzle through the Summer with a Book
It's hot, it's sizzling and it's time to keep reading. Here are a few ways to continue exploring the magic of reading through the summer months with your little ones: - Attend Library Programs. And...
View ArticleMeet Our Library Staff; Part V
In our ongoing "Meet The Library Staff" series, we are introducing Ms. Cindy:My name is Cindy Groover. My Bachelor of Arts degree is in Journalism and my Master's Degree is in Library Science. I am...
View ArticlePlaying with noodles is serious learning!
While fostering a love of reading is the main focus of the library, Story Time is not always focused on reading books. In addition to introducing reading, we also encourage babies to absorb information...
View ArticleTurn UP The Volume in Story Time
Why do we use so much music in story time? It is a sort of language all in its own, but tied directly to learning. In story time, it is used to create a friendly and inviting environment, to denote...
View ArticleMeet The Library Staff (Part VI)
In our ongoing "Meet The Library Staff" series, we are introducing Terrin:Hi, my name is Terrin, and I work as a circulation assistant at Baldwin Boettcher Library. I enjoy working at the library...
View ArticleFree movies on us.
Did you know we're not all and exclusively about paper books?With your library card you can also enjoy streamlined videos and music!Just follow the links here and explore our databases that offer...
View Article"Secret Garden" ART SHOW!
In collaboration with Mercer Botanic Gardens, we'd like to invite YOU to participate in an upcoming curated ART SHOW at Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library titled:“Secret Garden”What: Photography show...
View ArticleHOMESCHOOL Meet n' Greet
Come to Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library on Monday, September 21st @ 1PM to meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their childen by using resources in the home and community....
View ArticleMeet The Library Staff
Today we meet Monica.Monica is a highly resourceful and dependable circulation assistant at Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library. She has been with Harris County Public Library for nearly 15 years and has...
View ArticleSchool Resources @ The Library
As I was searching for school resources to write about, I came across another librarian's blog. Christina Thompson from Galena Park Branch Library has compiled a few excellent resources for school...
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