﻿ Harris County Public Library - your pathway to knowledge http://www.hcpl.net/location/1/blog en Memorial Day & More http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more <p>Hello Aldine Library friends. Just a quick reminder for parents- and all library users- that we will be <u>no Pajama Storytime </u>on <strong>Monday, May 25th&nbsp;</strong>as we will be<strong>&nbsp;</strong>CLOSED &nbsp;for Memorial Day.</p> <p><u><strong>Adem&aacute;s, no habr&aacute; clases de ingl&eacute;s el martes 26</strong> <strong>de mayo.</strong></u></p> <p>The <a href="http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17">Taste of Asia</a> program on the 20th of May was a smash success with many patrons sampling a delicious dish of Burmese shrimp curry. During the month of June we will be celebrating National Caribbean Heritage Month. Look for a chance to vote for your favorite&nbsp;Caribbean dish soon. As we did during Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we will offer a sample of the regional dish that receives the most votes. &nbsp;</p> <p>Have a fun and safe holiday!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more st_title='Memorial Day & More' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more st_title='Memorial Day & More' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more st_title='Memorial Day & More' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more st_title='Memorial Day & More' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more st_title='Memorial Day & More' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/memorial-day-more#comments Aldine events Memorial Day programs Storytime Events Fri, 22 May 2015 22:30:12 +0000 Mark H. 18433 at http://www.hcpl.net And the winner is. . . http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 <p><br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/burma.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 206px;" /></p> <p>In celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month,&nbsp;patrons at the Aldine&nbsp;Library chose from among a display of 10 different dishes from various regions of Asia and voted on their favorite during the first week of May. The dish with the most votes is. . . (drumroll). . . .the shrimp curry plate from Myanmar (Burma)! Now, on Wednesday May 20th at 5 PM we are offering a sample of this delicious food for your enjoyment. See you then!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 st_title='And the winner is. . . ' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 st_title='And the winner is. . . ' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 st_title='And the winner is. . . ' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 st_title='And the winner is. . . ' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17 st_title='And the winner is. . . ' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/and-winner-17#comments Aldine Adult Program Fri, 15 May 2015 21:42:21 +0000 Mark H. 18385 at http://www.hcpl.net Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club! http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club <p><br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/IMG_4178.JPG" style="width: 600px; height: 450px; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" /></p> <p>There is an awesome opportunity available for free to teenagers at the Aldine Branch Library! Every other Thursday there&#39;s a Y Achievers meeting. The Y Achievers is a great after school club that the YMCA does across the nation. Y Achievers can open up many possibilities to young people, such as: college visits, college readiness, travel opportunities, volunteer opportunities, leadership and team building experience, and a ton of fun.</p> <p>If you&#39;re interested in joining the Aldine Library&#39;s Y Achiever&#39;s club come to our next meeting Thursday the 21st at 3:30 pm. We hope to see you there!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club st_title='Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club!' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club st_title='Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club!' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club st_title='Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club!' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club st_title='Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club!' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club st_title='Teens: Join the Y Acheivers Club!' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script><table id="attachments" class="sticky-enabled"> <thead><tr><th>Attachment</th><th>Size</th> </tr></thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td><a href="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/IMG_4178.JPG">IMG_4178.JPG</a></td><td>1.86 MB</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> http://www.hcpl.net/content/teens-join-y-acheivers-club#comments Aldine College Bound Professional Development YMCA Teens Fri, 15 May 2015 21:07:07 +0000 Maggie B 18384 at http://www.hcpl.net Samsara http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara <p>May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Want to do some armchair traveling and see some beautiful, haunting, and striking images of Asia and the world? Try the nonverbal documentary <a href="http://hcpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/http:/search/results/?ln=en_US&amp;q=samsara&amp;rw=0">Samsara</a>.&nbsp;Directed by Ron Fricke and produced by Mark Magidson, who also collaborated on <a href="http://hcpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/http:/search/results/?ln=en_US&amp;q=baraka&amp;rw=0">Baraka</a>,&nbsp;Samsara was filmed over five years in 25 countries around the world and features approximately 100 <a href="http://www.cincyworldcinema.org/photos/samsara/SAMSARA%20LOCATIONS.pdf">filming locations</a>. The Asian locales include China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Phillipines, South Korea, and Thailand. This non-narrative documentary features a great soundtrack is not to be missed. Check it out!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara st_title='Samsara' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara st_title='Samsara' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara st_title='Samsara' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara st_title='Samsara' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara st_title='Samsara' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/samsara#comments Aldine Asia documentary dvd HCPL collection Presentations Wed, 06 May 2015 15:44:04 +0000 Mark H. 18324 at http://www.hcpl.net A Taste of Asia http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 <p><br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/aphm.jpg" style="width: 640px; height: 480px;" /></p> <p>Come celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Aldine Library by sampling a delicious treat! Choose from among a descriptive display of 10 different dishes from various regions of Asia. Vote on your favorite food during the first week of May. On May 20th, we will provide a sample of the winning dish for your enjoyment. Check it out!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 st_title='A Taste of Asia' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 st_title='A Taste of Asia' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 st_title='A Taste of Asia' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 st_title='A Taste of Asia' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0 st_title='A Taste of Asia' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/taste-asia-0#comments Aldine Asian Pacific Heritage Month cuisine food Voting Adult Program Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:57:35 +0000 Mark H. 18277 at http://www.hcpl.net Needle and Thread Club time change http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change <p>The Needle and Thread Club will be starting one half-hour earlier at 1:30 to allow mom&#39;s to be able to pick up their children at school. &nbsp;Bring your project to work on.&nbsp; May it be crochet, knitting, cross stitch,&nbsp;embroidery or hand sewing to share thoughts, skills and ideas with&nbsp;others who like to still do craft work.</p> <p>El Club La aguja y el hilo&nbsp;&nbsp;ser&aacute;n&nbsp;media hora mas&nbsp;temprano a las 1:30 para que las&nbsp;mam&aacute;s puedan&nbsp;recoger a sus hijos en la escuela. Traiga su proyecto para trabajar en . Que sea crochet, tejido , punto de cruz , bordado o la costura a mano para compartir ideas, conocimientos e ideas con otras personas que les gusta lo siguen haciendo el trabajo artesanal .</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change st_title='Needle and Thread Club time change' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change st_title='Needle and Thread Club time change' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change st_title='Needle and Thread Club time change' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change st_title='Needle and Thread Club time change' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change st_title='Needle and Thread Club time change' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script><table id="attachments" class="sticky-enabled"> <thead><tr><th>Attachment</th><th>Size</th> </tr></thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td><a href="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/Needle and Thread Club.jpg">Needle and Thread Club.jpg</a></td><td>246.33 KB</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread-club-time-change#comments Adult Program afternoon Aldine crochet cross stitch embroidery knitting sewing Adult Program Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:02:23 +0000 Bonnie Langan 18265 at http://www.hcpl.net Found Dog! http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog <p><img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/IMG_4179.JPG" style="width: 600px; height: 450px; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" /></p> <p>Today this sweet puppy followed our mail man to the staff enterence door. She&#39;s a golden brown lab mix who is very sweet, and wore a pink collar with blue detailing (and no tag!).</p> <p>If you or anyone you know lost this wonderful little dog please contact Harris County&nbsp;Veterinary Public Health. Here is <a href="http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=HRRS.A430922">a link to her listing</a> so you will know her ID #. They are located at&nbsp;612 Canino Road, Houston, TX 77076. You can call them at&nbsp;(281) 999-3191. They are open Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Saturday 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, and you can call them Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.</p> <p>If you ever loose or find an animal there are a few different resources at your disposal.</p> <p>First if you have lost an animal always check with your local animal shelter, the Harris County Veterinary and public Health office is for residents outside of the city of Houston. If you are inside of the City limits please contact the BARC shelter located at&nbsp;&nbsp;3200 Carr Street, Houston TX 77026.&nbsp;832.395.9051.</p> <p>There are also a number online resources dedicated to reuniting pet owners and their animals. Be sure to check <a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/search/pet">craiglist</a>, you can use the search bar at the top of their pets community board to limit the posting by location (ie&nbsp;Aldine) or by &quot;Lost&quot; and &quot;found.&quot;</p> <p>There&#39;s also a local&nbsp;facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost animals with their homes <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HoustonLostandFoundPets">Houston Lost and Found Pets</a>. You can post a photo of a animal you have found or lost, and look through other postings to see if the animal in question is already being looked for or been found!</p> <p>There is also an app called <a href="http://www.petrecognition.com/">PIP</a> you can download to apple and android phones. With PIP you can post photos of your pets or animals you have found, it will know where you&#39;re located, and help match the animal in question to any posting that matches in the area.</p> <p>We&#39;re hoping this sweet puppy is reunited with her family, and we hope you&#39;ll now know where to start looking if you loose or find an animal in Aldine.</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog st_title='Found Dog!' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog st_title='Found Dog!' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog st_title='Found Dog!' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog st_title='Found Dog!' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog st_title='Found Dog!' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script><table id="attachments" class="sticky-enabled"> <thead><tr><th>Attachment</th><th>Size</th> </tr></thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td><a href="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/IMG_4179.JPG">IMG_4179.JPG</a></td><td>1.88 MB</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> http://www.hcpl.net/content/found-dog#comments Aldine animal safety found dog pets Community Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:47:31 +0000 Maggie B 18244 at http://www.hcpl.net Did You Know? Test Guides Online http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online <p>Need to study for the GED, GRE, or SAT? Both test guides and practice tests based on official exams&nbsp;are available online through an HCPL database called <a href="http://www.hcpl.net/ref/dbsubs.htm#education">Learning Express Improved</a>. The database features different Learning Centers to help with adult learning, computer skills, college preparation, and high school equivalency. Also included is a job and career accelerator and &quot;recursos para&nbsp;hispanohablantes&quot;:&nbsp;una &nbsp;secci&oacute;n que&nbsp;ofrece&nbsp;pr&aacute;ctica para mejorar las habilidades b&aacute;sicas, pr&aacute;ctica para el examen de GED o ser ciudadano estadounidense.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can&#39;t make it to the branch to use the computer? Not to worry. The Learning Express database features remote access so you can log on at any time with your library card number. &nbsp;You need to create a free account to access the database when you log on. Come take a look!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online st_title='Did You Know? Test Guides Online' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online st_title='Did You Know? Test Guides Online' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online st_title='Did You Know? Test Guides Online' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online st_title='Did You Know? Test Guides Online' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online st_title='Did You Know? Test Guides Online' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/did-you-know-test-guides-online#comments Aldine database Practice Tests test guides Databases Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:54:49 +0000 Mark H. 18195 at http://www.hcpl.net Needle and Thread http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread <p><img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/needle and thread.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 348px; float: left;" /></p> <p>Adults, do you like to sew? The Aldine Library is starting up a Needle and Thread Club on Tuesdays of each week at 2 PM. Bring your sewing materials. We&#39;ll learn, share, and have fun!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread st_title='Needle and Thread' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread st_title='Needle and Thread' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread st_title='Needle and Thread' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread st_title='Needle and Thread' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread st_title='Needle and Thread' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/needle-and-thread#comments Aldine club fun sewing Adult Program Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:56:50 +0000 Mark H. 18150 at http://www.hcpl.net A Rhyme and Reason http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason <p><img alt="" src="http://www.hcpl.net/sites/default/files/national poetry month logo.jpg" style="width: 225px; height: 169px; float: left;" /></p> <p>Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?&nbsp;Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world. &nbsp;The Aldine Library will be celebrating poetry&rsquo;s vital place in our culture throughout the month. We will be reading poems over the library loud speaker to expose everyone in the library to our collection. Get ready to hear some good poetry!</p> <span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason st_title='A Rhyme and Reason' class='st_facebook' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason st_title='A Rhyme and Reason' class='st_twitter' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason st_title='A Rhyme and Reason' class='st_digg' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason st_title='A Rhyme and Reason' class='st_pinterest' ></span><span st_url=http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason st_title='A Rhyme and Reason' class='st_email' ></span><script type='text/javascript'>var switchTo5x=true;</script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'>stLight.options({publisher:''});</script> http://www.hcpl.net/content/rhyme-and-reason#comments Aldine National Poetry Month Poems reading Community Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:38:44 +0000 Mark H. 18057 at http://www.hcpl.net
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