Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

09/24/2021

Please join us in congratulating Christina Thompson, Branch Manager at Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. Christina’s innovative thinking, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence for herself and her team make her HCPL’s Leader of the Month!

Please join us in congratulating Christina Thompson, Branch Manager at Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. Christina’s innovative thinking, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence for herself and her team make her HCPL’s Leader of the Month!

09/23/2021

Live Flamenco Dance Workshop!

Join professional Flamenco dancer and Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist, Ana Maria Barcelo, and learn more about the beauty, strength, and variety that exists within the Flamenco dance and culture. Flamenco is an artistic expression that resulted from the combination of singing, dance, and guitar accompaniment, respectively called cante, baile and toque. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of this art through a brief introduction to the origin and history of Flamenco, as well as an explanation of the performance elements that compose this dance. Live and Interactive!
This program is presented as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

09/23/2021

Join professional Flamenco dancer and Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist, Ana Maria Barcelo, and learn more about the beauty, strength, and variety within the Flamenco dance and culture. TODAY at 6 PM. Facebook LIVE https://bit.ly/3lxhmnP OR www.hcpl.net #HHM

Join professional Flamenco dancer and Young Audiences of Houston Teaching Artist, Ana Maria Barcelo, and learn more about the beauty, strength, and variety within the Flamenco dance and culture. TODAY at 6 PM. Facebook LIVE https://bit.ly/3lxhmnP OR www.hcpl.net #HHM

09/22/2021

Are you registered to vote? The League of Women Voters of the Bay Area will be hosting a Drive-Thru Voter Registration Drive here next Tuesday, 9/28 from 1 PM - 7 PM. Stop by for all your voting information needs.

09/21/2021

Crafting with Crystal: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Paper Flower Corsages!

We still have take and make crafts at Freeman Library for Hispanic Heritage month! Pick them up at curbside, or walk into the library and ask for one, to follow along! While supplies last!
#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #HHM #craftingwiththelibrary
https://bit.ly/3lGb5pJ

Join Crystal as she shows us how to make colorful flower corsages using tissues papers. Make them with your own supplies or grab a Take & Make craft kit from...

09/21/2021

Harris County Master Gardners: Permaculture

Learn how to use and adapt permaculture techniques to your garden. This is a great philosophy to incorporate, as much as you are able to, make a positive impact on your local and regional ecosystem.
Join us for an hour with the Harris County Master Gardeners, LIVE at 11am on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a FREE talk available at https://www.facebook.com/harriscountypl/live.
Be aware of scammers posting our event and asking for credit card information. We will never ask that from you.

09/21/2021

Learn how to use and adapt permaculture techniques to your garden with the Harris County Master Gardeners. TODAY at 11 AM on Facebook live https://bit.ly/3Eq6Bw6 or at www.hcpl.net

Learn how to use and adapt permaculture techniques to your garden with the Harris County Master Gardeners. TODAY at 11 AM on Facebook live https://bit.ly/3Eq6Bw6 or at www.hcpl.net

09/20/2021

You all wanted more surprises so here they are! More celebrities who have written childrens' books!
#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #childrensauthors #part2
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You all wanted more surprises so here they are! More celebrities who have written childrens' books!
#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #childrensauthors #part2
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09/17/2021

Crafting with Crystal: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Paper Flower Corsages!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CONTINUES!! Stop by Freeman Library today to get your Tissue paper flower corsage kit, while supplies last, to celebrate with us! Click on the video to follow along at home!
#Harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #HHM #hispanicheritage https://youtu.be/YNB9NqoEZoQ

Join Crystal as she shows us how to make colorful flower corsages using tissues papers. Make them with your own supplies or grab a Take & Make craft kit from...

09/16/2021

Danza Azteca Splendor: Live Dance Performance!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partners, Calmecac Indigenous Organization!
Experience the world of Ancient Mexico in this multi-disciplinary performance of traditional Aztec dancing, a form of dance that has been done in private rather than public for nearly 40 years in the United States. Audience members will learn about Aztec history, philosophy, language, culture and foods that deliver a new way of looking at the world through Indigenous eyes. These concepts are expressed within the symbolism of movements, storytelling, drumming and songs. The dances represent the elements of nature, the universal four directions of the earth and our connected human existence through the “circle” concept where wisdom, harmony and culture meet with respect and equality. Audience’s senses are delighted with colorful feathered headpieces, the sounds of conch shells and shaking rattles, combined with the deep sound of the drums and high-pitched ocarina flutes. These dances are based on the Pre-Columbian traditions of the Nahuatl-speaking Teotihuacanos/ Mexi'ca, and other indigenous nations of central Mexico, including the Otomi/Chichimeca nations of Queretaro.
Audience Q & A will follow the performance.

09/16/2021

We kick-off HCPL's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing from Calmecac Indigenous Organization presented by Young Audiences of Houston
Experience the world of Ancient Mexico in this multi-disciplinary performance of traditional Aztec dance. Watch LIVE at 6:30 PM right here on Facebook Live or at www.hcpl.net

We kick-off HCPL's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing from Calmecac Indigenous Organization presented by Young Audiences of Houston
Experience the world of Ancient Mexico in this multi-disciplinary performance of traditional Aztec dance. Watch LIVE at 6:30 PM right here on Facebook Live or at www.hcpl.net

09/15/2021

We hope everyone fared alright during the storm. We’re open and back to our normal hours today so come by and visit us!

We are happy to report that all HCPL branches weathered the storm and will be open for regular business hours today.

09/14/2021

HCPL Writes!

HCPL Writes is a new series that will take place monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 PM. Each month we'll explore a different writing topic. For adults and teens.

9/14: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Avast, me hearties! When ye be writin' yer characters, don't be forgettin' they be needin' a unique voice! Translation: Join us as we discuss breathing life into your characters by giving them a vibrant voice.

Note: This program will not take place in November, as we will be hosting special programming for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

09/14/2021

All HCPL branches are closed Tuesday, September 14. All holds and due dates for library materials will be extended to Thursday, Sept. 16. Please visit https://www.hcpl.net/services/digital-media for eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, digital magazines and much more while we all ride out this storm. Stay safe!

All HCPL branches are closed Tuesday, September 14. All holds and due dates for library materials will be extended to Thursday, Sept. 16. Please visit https://www.hcpl.net/services/digital-media for eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, digital magazines and much more while we all ride out this storm. Stay safe!

09/13/2021

Early Closing

As a precaution to the potential impact of inclement weather and flooding, most Harris County Public Libraries (HCPL) will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, September 13. All HCPL branches will be closed Tuesday, September 14.
LSC-CyFair Branch Library and Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library will close at 6:00 PM Monday and be closed Tuesday.
All holds and due dates for library materials will be extended to Thursday, September 16.

09/10/2021

Live at Lunch- HCPL's Best LOOK! 2000s Decade Performance

Join us as we re-create some Book Looks, inspired by some of the best reality shows from the 2000s

09/10/2021

Adults - The September Craft-To-Go Kits Are Here! Stop by the Upstairs Reference Desk and ask for your kit. This project will be available to adult patrons while supplies last. 1 craft kit per adult present.

Materials for this Maker program are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.

Adults - The September Craft-To-Go Kits Are Here! Stop by the Upstairs Reference Desk and ask for your kit. This project will be available to adult patrons while supplies last. 1 craft kit per adult present.

Materials for this Maker program are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.

09/10/2021

Join us in the celebrations starting on September 13th! Hispanic Heritage Month begins and ends with FUN!
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#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #traditions

Join us in the celebrations starting on September 13th! Hispanic Heritage Month begins and ends with FUN!
Click here----> https://bit.ly/38R7wHt

#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #traditions

09/09/2021

Good news! We've given the all-clear from yesterday's "excitement". We are open and back to our normal hours today (10 AM - 6 PM).

Good news! We've given the all-clear from yesterday's "excitement". We are open and back to our normal hours today (10 AM - 6 PM).

09/05/2021

Timeline Photos

How long have you had a library card? This month, we are celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month! Please visit hcfol.org for more information.

09/03/2021

Reminder that we're closing early today at 5 PM and will remain closed through Monday. We'll resume our normal hours on Tuesday Sep. 7.

Come see us today and stock up for the Labor Day weekend!

Reminder that we're closing early today at 5 PM and will remain closed through Monday. We'll resume our normal hours on Tuesday Sep. 7.

Come see us today and stock up for the Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2021

Heads up that we'll be closing early at 5 PM this Friday and will remain closed through Monday, Sep. 6 in observant of Labor Day. Visit us this week to stock up!

Heads up that we'll be closing early at 5 PM this Friday and will remain closed through Monday, Sep. 6 in observant of Labor Day. Visit us this week to stock up!

08/31/2021

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HCPL is hiring. Visit our Careers page for more info: https://bit.ly/3DB481m The library life not for you? We have research and learning tools to help you land your dream job no matter what field: https://bit.ly/2ByMBeM

08/31/2021

Check out a few new resources at the library and tell us what you think!
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#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #ADA #adaptiveresources #helpinganxiety

Check out a few new resources at the library and tell us what you think!
Click here ----> https://bit.ly/3Du6RtH

#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #ADA #adaptiveresources #helpinganxiety

08/30/2021

Only two days left, the discount sale ends on August 31st!

Calling all educators—any type of school, any level, or any education related job—take advantage of our discount sale.

If you’ve visited already, remember that the inventory is ever evolving, so stop in again to see what’s new for you, your family, or your classroom.

#teacherappreciation #friendsoffreeman #bookstore #usedbookstore #bookstoreinclearlake #clearlaketx #clearlake #friendsoffreemanlibrary

08/29/2021

Our friends at Gulf Coast Reads will be announcing their 2021 selection on Monday at 2:30 PM. Some GCR fans have started a new Facebook group to keep the spirit of shared reading alive all year long. The group is all about books: book talk, book news, events, and more for Texas Gulf Coast Readers. Join now: https://bit.ly/3ktUxRq

Our friends at Gulf Coast Reads will be announcing their 2021 selection on Monday at 2:30 PM. Some GCR fans have started a new Facebook group to keep the spirit of shared reading alive all year long. The group is all about books: book talk, book news, events, and more for Texas Gulf Coast Readers. Join now: https://bit.ly/3ktUxRq

08/27/2021

Live at Lunch! Hot Takes

A spicy Interview with Edward Melton, our Library Director.

08/25/2021

Adults - TGIF Programs still has openings for 1-On-1 Technology Question & Answer Appointments tomorrow morning! Call us at 832.927.5420 and ask for "Adult Reference" to reserve your spot!

We can assist you with desktop/laptop queries, computer hardware/software questions, smartphones, eTablets, and more. Also, you can have appointments with us on MS Teams, over the phone, or in-person at Freeman Library.

08/25/2021

Harris County Public Library's Winter Giving Challenge is back! Pick up a crochet kit from our 2nd-floor Reference Desk (while supplies last).

The kit includes yarn, instructions to make a scarf, and links to our YouTube video tutorials. Hook or knitting needle available upon request.

Return the scarf to us by October 31st and we will donate them to a local non-profit organization.

Harris County Public Library's Winter Giving Challenge is back! Pick up a crochet kit from our 2nd-floor Reference Desk (while supplies last).

The kit includes yarn, instructions to make a scarf, and links to our YouTube video tutorials. Hook or knitting needle available upon request.

Return the scarf to us by October 31st and we will donate them to a local non-profit organization.

08/24/2021

Are you a reader, a poet, an athlete, a musician, a skater, a bird watcher, a video game player, a nature lover? If so, come and tell us who you are. Write yourself on your own terms! Join us on Microsoft Teams TODAY at 4PM! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/289406906273088

Are you a reader, a poet, an athlete, a musician, a skater, a bird watcher, a video game player, a nature lover? If so, come and tell us who you are. Write yourself on your own terms! Join us on Microsoft Teams TODAY at 4PM! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/289406906273088

08/23/2021

Book Buddies @ Home: Buddies Are Just One Click Away! | Harris County Public Library

Registration for Book Buddies @ Home is now open! Click the link below to find out more about this virtual literacy program.
https://bit.ly/3syxBUt

Parents are a child's first teacher.

08/20/2021

Watercolor Bookmarks

Wrap up your week and relax with a soothing craft! Join Crystal as she shows us how to have fun with watercolor and create mesmerizing bookmarks!

#freemanfridayfun #craftingwithcrystal

08/18/2021

Come take a look at our new customer service display! Let reading take you places!
Complete this sentence: Butterfly in the sky...
#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #literalreadingrainbow

Come take a look at our new customer service display! Let reading take you places!
Complete this sentence: Butterfly in the sky...
#harriscountypl #freemanlibrary #literalreadingrainbow

08/17/2021

Harris County Master Gardeners: Gardening for Beginners

Learn the basics for successful gardening including where to locate your garden, how to prepare the soil, when to plant and how to care for your plants.
Join us for an hour with the Harris County Master Gardeners, LIVE at 11am on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a FREE talk available at https://www.facebook.com/harriscountypl/live.
Be aware of scammers posting our event and asking for credit card information. We will never ask that from you

08/17/2021

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Gardening for Beginners Live TODAY at 11AM! Learn the basics for successful gardening including where to locate your garden, how to prepare the soil, when to plant and how to care for your plants. Facebook live or hcpl.net

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