Archive for January, 2007

In my day job I am the Manager of Public Relations for the Houston Public Library. What that means is that, among other things, I work on content and promotion of the Web site (at least that’s the important part, for this post). Today, Aaron Long wrote a nice post about the downloadable audiobooks we offer at HPL.

Thank you, Aaron.

And thank you, Katie, for sending the post my way.

More shameless self-promotion:

An Evening With…
You Are Cordially Invited To
“An Evening With…”

Great Books
Well-known Authors
Inspiring & Entertaining Topics

The Houston Public Library invites you, your friends and your neighbors to an ongoing author series where you will meet well-known authors from several genres. Relationships, mysteries and faith are just a few of the topics to be presented in the first programs.

As part of the year-long series, monthly events will be held throughout the city at neighborhood libraries. Attend one, or attend them all. Authors will read from one (or several) of their books, answer audience questions and talk about what inspires their writing. All events are free and open to the public.

An Evening With Norma Jarrett
Smith Neighborhood Library
Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Jarrett will read from her latest book, Sweet Magnolia, an inspirational novel about two bitterly divided sisters struggling to forgive each other and renew their faith in God.

An Evening With Victor McGlothin
Johnson Neighborhood Library
Monday, January 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

McGlothin will read from his book, Borrow Trouble, in which a killer on the run from the law prepares to pull the biggest heist in history.

An Evening With Charles Rivers
Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
Monday, February 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Rivers will read from his book, Heart of the Marriage, a guide to mending a challenging relationship and strengthening the family.

An Evening With Dr. William July
McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

July is a relationship expert whose books include Confessions of an Ex-Bachelor, Understanding The Tin Man, Brothers, Lust & Love, and The Hidden Lover.

For further details, please contact the Houston Public Library at http://www.houstonlibrary.org/ or call 832-393-1313.

From the shameless self-promotion board:

The Houston Public Library and the CHRISTUS Nursing Association have partnered to make flu shots available to those Houstonians who have not been vaccinated against the flu virus. The shots will be offered at two neighborhood libraries on three Saturdays during the month of January, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a $30 fee per shot; shots will be free for seniors on traditional Medicare.
The following is list of dates and neighborhood library locations for flu shots: 

Saturday, January 13 * 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library
7405 Stella Link * 77025 * 832-393-2630.

Ring Neighborhood Library
8835 Long Point * 77055 * 832-393-2000

Saturday, January 20 * 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Heights Neighborhood Library
1302 Heights Blvd. * 77008 * 832-393-1810

Stanaker Neighborhood Library
611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia * 77011 * 832-393-2080

Saturday, January 27 * 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Henington-Alief Regional Library
7979 South Kirkwood * 77072 * 832-393-1820

Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
8501 West Montgomery * 77088 * 832-393-1700

For further details, please contact the Houston Public Library at www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.