Spring Branch-Memorial Library -- The Page Turners
Title to be discussed: Remember Ben Clayton, by Stephen Harrigan. Date of meeting: Tuesday, October 14, 6:30pm. Summary: "Exiled to Texas with his grown daughter, sculptor Francis “Gil” Gilheaney is...
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As you may have seen on our website and Facebook page, this year’s Gulf Coast Reads will take place during the month of October. Now you might ask, “What’s Gulf Coast Reads?” Well, simply put, it’s...
View ArticleThe Great War Begins
On Sunday, June 28, 1914, two people were assassinated in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The people were Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie, Duchess of...
View ArticleRemember Ben Clayton
Each year a representative committee of librarians along the Gulf Coast encourage our communities to read the same title during the month of October in order to encourage readers to discuss it with...
View ArticleGulf Coast Reads Author Stephen Harrigan at Museum of Fine Arts - Houston
Gulf Coast Reads, Harris County Public Library and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invite you to a special evening with author, Stephen Harrigan at the MFAH on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.After...
View ArticleA Sculptor, a Rancher, and Pots of Chili
The Fairbanks Library will host two events in conjunction with Gulf Coast Reads. On Monday, October 20, at 6:30 pm, we will host a chili tasting and recipe exchange. Participants will bring a pot of...
View ArticleAmerica in World War I
The United States entry into World War I was in 1917. At least, that is the official date. For the most part, America chose to stay out, even after German forces torpedoed the British passenger ship...
View ArticleLSC-Tomball Community Library presents Buffalo Soldiers
This 100th anniversary year of the beginning of World War 1, travel back in time through this historical presentation to World War I France and learn what happened to the African-American soldiers who...
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