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Calendar of Events

Exhibits

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Display
5/1/2008 - 5/31/2008
Browse our display and become more informed about the valuable historic contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American society. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Exhibit runs May 1-31, 2008.

Events

Playgroups
Wednesdays 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and activities for babies, toddlers, and their moms. Multi-sensory approach to early literacy. Ages: 6 months-4 years. Funded by the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner. Wednesdays.
ESL Classes
5/3/2008 10:00 AM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Vietnamese ESL
5/3/2008 1:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners who speak Vietnamese are taught by experienced instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Family Movie Time
5/3/2008 4:00 PM
Moovie to be announced. Rated G or PG. Alternate Saturdays. This program was funded in whole or in part by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
ESL Classes
5/5/2008 5:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. (ESL, ESOL)
Children's Storytime/Arts and Crafts
5/6/2008 4:00 PM
Need something to do after school? Come to the library and take part in storytimes, arts and craft sessions every Tuesday!
Origami Workshop
5/7/2008 4:00 PM
Jennifer Gerring, an origami expert, will demonstrate the ancient and beautiful craft of Japanese paper folding to all ages. Create an original gift for Mother's Day! In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Chinese Storytime
5/7/2008 4:30 PM
Bilingual storytime in Chinese. Wednesdays.
Imaginations Too - Storytime and Origami Craft
5/8/2008 4:00 PM
Help us celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a story and related origami craft! Ages: children.
Video Games on PS2
5/8/2008 4:00 PM
Thanks to teen suggestions, we have new video games for the PS2 at Walter! Check them out! (Hint: Marvel Ultimate Alliance) PLUS -- More games are on the way!
ESL Classes
5/10/2008 10:00 AM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Vietnamese ESL
5/10/2008 1:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners who speak Vietnamese are taught by experienced instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Teen Movie Time
5/10/2008 4:00 PM
Join us for Teen Movie Time (rated PG-13) for youth in 6th to 12th grade. We will consider your suggestions for what you'd like to see! Alternate Saturdays. This program was funded in whole or in part by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
ESL Classes
5/12/2008 5:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. (ESL, ESOL)
Children’s Authors and Their Works
5/13/2008 4:00 PM
Come to a special storytime, featuring brief biographies and works of some of the Childrens Librarian’s favorite children’s book authors. In recognition of National Children’s Book Week. All ages are invited.
Chinese Storytime
5/14/2008 4:30 PM
Bilingual storytime in Chinese. Wednesdays.
ESL Classes
5/17/2008 10:00 AM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Vietnamese ESL
5/17/2008 1:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners who speak Vietnamese are taught by experienced instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Family Movie Time
5/17/2008 4:00 PM
Moovie to be announced. Rated G or PG. Alternate Saturdays. This program was funded in whole or in part by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
ESL Classes
5/19/2008 5:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. (ESL, ESOL)
Children's Storytime/Arts and Crafts
5/20/2008 4:00 PM
Need something to do after school? Come to the library and take part in storytimes, arts and craft sessions every Tuesday!
Chinese Storytime
5/21/2008 4:30 PM
Bilingual storytime in Chinese. Wednesdays.
ESL Classes
5/24/2008 10:00 AM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Vietnamese ESL
5/24/2008 1:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners who speak Vietnamese are taught by experienced instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Teen Movie Time
5/24/2008 4:00 PM
Join us for Teen Movie Time (rated PG-13) for youth in 6th to 12th grade. We will consider your suggestions for what you'd like to see! Alternate Saturdays. This program was funded in whole or in part by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
Children's Storytime/Arts and Crafts
5/27/2008 4:00 PM
Need something to do after school? Come to the library and take part in storytimes, arts and craft sessions every Tuesday!
Chinese Storytime
5/28/2008 4:30 PM
Bilingual storytime in Chinese. Wednesdays.
ESL Classes
5/31/2008 10:00 AM
ESL classes for English Language Learners are taught by Houston Community College instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Vietnamese ESL
5/31/2008 1:00 PM
ESL classes for English Language Learners who speak Vietnamese are taught by experienced instructors. Saturdays. Ages: adults. (ESL, ESOL)
Family Movie Time
5/31/2008 4:00 PM
Moovie to be announced. Rated G or PG. Alternate Saturdays. This program was funded in whole or in part by a Loan Star Libraries Grant authorized by the Texas Legislature and awarded to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Houston Public Library.
Teen Craft: Tank-top Beach Bag
6/18/2008 4:00 PM
Summer is here! You'll definitely need a cool tank top bag to store your sunglasses, flip-flops and suntan lotion. Come by and make one -- decorate it however you want. Bring a light-colored cotton tank top to participate.
Teen Craft: T-Shirt Creations
7/16/2008 4:00 PM
Join us as we use creativity, imagination and experimentation to turn ordinary t-shirts into original works of art. To participate, please bring 3 or more short-sleeved cotton shirts (any color).