All HPL locations will close on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 6 PM and remain closed on
Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year's Day.
New Year's Day closings
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Dancing at Masquerade to celebrate a succesful year at HPL
This year's theme for the 2015 HPL Staff Holiday Celebration was Masquerade. It was a truly remarkable event!
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Library Closing for Christmas
Happy Holidays!
And the Oscar goes to...
This year's novelty to our Annual Staff Christmas celebration at Carnegie was the Cubicle Christmas/ Office Decorating Contest.
The competition provided an opportunity to showcase decorating skills of the staff.
There were many participants but just three winners:
The competition provided an opportunity to showcase decorating skills of the staff.
There were many participants but just three winners:
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Santa came with a piñata
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| Waiting in line for Santa |
Thank you to those who were able to join us for the Annual Christmas Celebration at the Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Thanksgiving: The Perfect Time to Say “Thank You"
Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord,
Alleluias of freedom with joyful accord:
Let the East and the West, North and South roll along,
Sea, mountain and prairie, one thanksgiving song.
- from “The President’s Hymn” written by William Augustus Muhlenburg for President Abraham Lincoln, 1863
The fourth Thursday of November is coming soon. That day we celebrate one of the major holidays of the year, Thanksgiving Day.
Monday, November 9, 2015
The Three Doctors
Last Friday, November 6th, 2015, the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) welcomed students from 5th through 12th grade for The Three Doctors event organized by the Houston Public Library, along with other caring partners.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Celebrating Día de los Muertos at Carnegie Library
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Happy Boss Day to Cylenthia
We want her happy so, we gave her some coffee and a Coffee Mug...
Happy Boss Day!
Monday, October 12, 2015
Frida Khalo: a history lesson for crafts
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| Rosa Frida Khalo-Medrano |
Saturday, October 10, 2015
National Night Out
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| NNO poster by Su Aulbach |
Friday, October 9, 2015
A Window to the Past at the African American Library
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| Booker T. Washington School. Houston, TX, at the beginning of the XX century. (Source of the picture: http://www.thegregoryschool.org/exhibits.html) |
Have you been to the African American Library at the Gregory School?
Friday, September 18, 2015
Remembering World War II: Houston’s Latino Veterans
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| Mikaela Selley surrounded by Houston’s Latino Veterans at the Grand Opening Reception |
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Our library waits for you!
After two weeks out, we are back again with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
We look forward to seeing you here!
We look forward to seeing you here!
(Posted by AF)
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Project Grad at Carnegie NL
CAREER PLANNING SEMINAR SERIES - “Preparing for the career you want”
You are invited to this information seminar for high school students and their parents to learn about career planning. Learn about high-growth careers in the Houston area.
Research a college program that interests you and prepares you for your dream career.
Start now. Get ahead on your journey from here to college to career!
Get ready! Get informed! Get a head start!
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Enjoy Houston for free
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| Miller Outdoor Theater |
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
READ FULTON READ
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| Sergey Burshuev, CapitalOne Branch Manager, and the CapitalOne Team |
Capital One partnered with Houston ISD to distribute backpacks with school supplies for students who earned special vouchers for participating in summer programs at Clemente Martinez ES and Marshall MS.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Face Painting
Face painting is always a hit at any kids events. Super heros, princess, fairies, tigers and cats are all favorites.
Our little customers had the opportunity to attend a FACE PAINTING workshop, which took place here at Carnegie NL, as a part of the Summer Reading Program.
They learned a fun way to dress up by painting their faces.
Aren't they beautiful with their painted faces?
Our little customers had the opportunity to attend a FACE PAINTING workshop, which took place here at Carnegie NL, as a part of the Summer Reading Program.
They learned a fun way to dress up by painting their faces.
Aren't they beautiful with their painted faces?
Friday, July 24, 2015
Chromatography Butterflies
Chromatography (chroma means color, graph means write) is the scientific process of separating mixtures. Since many inks and markers are a combination of several colored dyes they can be separated using chromatography.
As a part of the Summer Reading Program, there was a Chromatography Butterfly workshop at Carnegie NL for our little customers. They really enjoyed the experience.
As a part of the Summer Reading Program, there was a Chromatography Butterfly workshop at Carnegie NL for our little customers. They really enjoyed the experience.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Thank you for coming, Dr. Mathis!
Friday, July 17, 2015
Thank you very much, Michelle
She took her garden-gloves and scissors, and went to the Carnegie garden. There were a few flowering plants, and many bad weeds.
Ms. Middleton examined the situation, and agreed that the garden needed a very deep cleaning. She took her tools, and began removing weeds from around the plants.
The sun was shining brightly that July day, but nothing stopped her. Many hours after, Carnegie NL showed a nice and clean garden.
Thank you, Michelle!
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Having fun with SRP events
These are our library kids having fun drawing and playing hopscotch during our Summer Reading Program events.
We can assure you they really enjoy these events, so what are you waiting for to join us?
We can assure you they really enjoy these events, so what are you waiting for to join us?
Monday, June 1, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Carnegie Library is open now
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Monday, May 4, 2015
Sorry, we are closed
Due to no A/C, Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning is expected to be closed through Monday to Wednesday this week, reopening on Thursday, May 7th. 2015.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Sorry for the inconvenience.
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Saturday, May 2, 2015
We are HPL!
As part of Staff Development Day, we were asked to create a poster board that expresses the unique qualities of our location.
Su Aulbach's creativity, to whom the original germ of idea belongs, and the enthusiastic collaboration of the entire Carnegie Team, resulted in this beautiful display:
Su Aulbach's creativity, to whom the original germ of idea belongs, and the enthusiastic collaboration of the entire Carnegie Team, resulted in this beautiful display:
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| Carnegie - The House of Outstanding Customer Service |
Monday, April 27, 2015
Library Closure
All HPL locations will be closed Friday, May 1, 2015 for an all staff training day.
Sorry for any inconveniences.
Sorry for any inconveniences.
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Monday, April 13, 2015
Carnegie NL at "Sabor Del Northside Festival"
The 4nd Annual Sabor Del Northside Festival took place last Saturday April 13, from 11am to 4pm at Castillo Park, located in the heart of the Northside at 1145 Quitman.
Sabor Del Northside is a free, public festival that brings together residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations of Houston’s North side neighborhood in celebration of its vibrant culture.
Sabor Del Northside is a free, public festival that brings together residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations of Houston’s North side neighborhood in celebration of its vibrant culture.
Friday, April 10, 2015
The transforming power of the Teamwork
A team is a group of people coming together to collaborate. That’s was exactly what we did at Carnegie when we made the most beautiful bulletin board any library has ever dreamed of. A gray wall was transformed into a colorful and useful bulletin board.
In the beginning it was just an idea on a piece of paper:
Friday, March 27, 2015
Powerful Collaborations with Community Partnerships
Last March 17, 2015, at the Houston Public Library's historic Julia Ideson Building , took place a round table about the collaborations between
libraries, schools, and community-based organizations.
The session’s high-powered panel shares experiences and strategies that will benefit your community's understanding and leveraging of these partnerships. transforming
Powerful Collaboration Webcast
(Posted by Ana Frade)
The session’s high-powered panel shares experiences and strategies that will benefit your community's understanding and leveraging of these partnerships. transforming
Powerful Collaboration Webcast
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Friday, February 27, 2015
Successful Graduation Game Plan at Carnegie NL
On February 21, 2015 we had the Graduation Game Plan event at Carnegie NL.
On this occasion, as on previous years, our library welcomed students from middle and high schools looking for learning about their career choices. They had the opportunity to learn how to work to get a successful future.
Thank you, Erika for your great job in the organization of this event.
On this occasion, as on previous years, our library welcomed students from middle and high schools looking for learning about their career choices. They had the opportunity to learn how to work to get a successful future.
Thank you, Erika for your great job in the organization of this event.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Fat Tuesday arrived at Carnegie Library
Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday in English, is a Carnival celebration. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season (Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter).
Friday, February 13, 2015
Don Tate presents “My Two Hats” at our library
In celebration of African American History Month at the Houston Public Library, award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Don Tate will present “My Two Hats” at Carnegie NL & Center for Learning.
The presentation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 | 9:30 AM.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more details visit http://houstonlibrary.org//learn-explore/library-events/african-american-history-month.
Monday, January 26, 2015
THE CHANGING FACE OF HOUSTON AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
We are celebrating the Civic Engagement Week at HPL from Tuesday, January 27 to Saturday, January 31, 2015.
Civic Engagement will involve deliberate, consistent and purposeful outreach to create an environment in which people from all backgrounds have a voice in the decision and actions that affect their lives and neighborhoods.
Join us:
Monday, January 26, 2015 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Julia Ideson Building | 1st Floor Auditorium
550 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1319
550 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1319
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The library is closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Sunday, January 18, 2015
- Monday, January 19, 2015
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.
(Posted by Ana Frade)
Friday, January 9, 2015
Meeting at City Hall with the Councilman Mr. Ed Gonzalez
The Houston City Hall
welcomed yesterday the participants and instructors of HPL - TOYOTA FAMILY LEARNING PROGRAM for a meeting with Mr. Ed Gonzalez, Council Member, District H and Mayor Pro-Tem.
This was a such a powerful experience. The City Councilman shared with us his experiences in working to improve the quality of life for all Houstonians. As he said, working together, we can make our communities more livable and sustainable.
At the meeting, the participants gave Mr. Gonzalez three joint letters they wrote down as a part of their first Service Learning Project, calling on Mr. Ed Gonzalez to pay attention to the problems that affect their communities.
It was a great experience.
We missed you, Ajanta.
This was a such a powerful experience. The City Councilman shared with us his experiences in working to improve the quality of life for all Houstonians. As he said, working together, we can make our communities more livable and sustainable.
At the meeting, the participants gave Mr. Gonzalez three joint letters they wrote down as a part of their first Service Learning Project, calling on Mr. Ed Gonzalez to pay attention to the problems that affect their communities.
It was a great experience.
We missed you, Ajanta.
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