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          Book Festival: Prophetic City: Tracking Houston’s Economic and Demographic transformations with Dr. Stephen Klineberg
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing, 
                          History/Genealogy, 
                          Book Clubs
                       
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        12
      
    
    
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          Book Fest: Idea to Draft: Novel Writing Workshop
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Room 2A (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Elementary, 
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            Our very own staff member, Tabitha, will lead a writing workshop to breathe life into your idea and develop it into a complete draft. 
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Rise & Shine Story Time
        
                
      10:30am–11:00am
     
                              University Branch Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          University Branch Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room #1 (University)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              Elementary
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Description:  
            Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program. 
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| 11:00am |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
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          Family Science Day at the Library
        
                
      11:00am–2:00pm
     
                              First Colony Branch Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          First Colony Branch Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (First Colony)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              Elementary
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Workshop, 
                          Games, 
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Description:  
            Join us at First Colony Branch Library for a Family Science Day at the Library. During this program youth will create and make S.T.E.M. projects such as brush bots, dot-painting, edible geometry, and fizzy rockets. 
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        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
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          Sharing Native Culture
        
                
      11:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Missouri City Branch Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Missouri City Branch Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (Missouri City)
         
                          Description:  
            Join us for an exciting and informative program led by Laura Thompson, a respected and trusted community partner, serving numerous nation people and tribes in the Houston area. 
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| 12:00pm | 
                                    
  
    
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        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Book Festival: Discovering New Worlds - For Young Writers
        
                
      12:00pm–1:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Elementary, 
                              Middle Grades
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            Valerie Sweeten, children’s author and representing Writers in the Schools, will lead a creative writing workshop for young writers in elementary and middle school. 
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      This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
    
   
    
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                  Middle Grades, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adult
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Book Fest: The Secret History of Gaming: Math Skills, Social Skills and Forward Thinking
        
                
      12:00pm–1:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Room 2A (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing, 
                          Games
                       
                          Description:  
            Presented by Christopher Melson, Co-Owner of Uncanny Comics and Games. Ever wonder why gamers are so smart? Well, the secret is the games themselves! 
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                  Elementary, 
                  Middle Grades, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adult
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
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          Book Fest: How to Publish For Free Using Your Library Card
        
                
      12:00pm–1:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Computer Lab (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Elementary, 
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            Computer Lab -- Indie Author Project representative Emily Gooding will teach prospective authors how to use Biblioboard, Pressbooks, and the Indie Author Project online as well as how they can get professionally published with just their library c 
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| 1:00pm | 
                                    
  
    
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                  Middle Grades, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adult
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
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          Book Festival: Publishing & Marketing
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Elementary, 
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            President of Houston Writers Guild, Fern Brady, will lead a workshop on how to market and publish your masterpiece.  
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      This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
    
   
    
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                  Middle Grades, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adult
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Book Fest: Local YA Author Spotlight -- Liara Tamani
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Room 2A (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            Liara Tamani, author of  will answer any burning questions you have about becoming a writer, the process, how to get published, and how to attract readers! 
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                  Teens, 
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
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          Book Fest: Story Showcase: Local Authors Read Aloud
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              George Memorial Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          George Memorial Library
         
          Room: 
          Room 2A (George Memorial)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Elementary, 
                              Middle Grades, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Writing & Publishing
                       
                          Description:  
            Authors of all ages, experience, and levels are invited to share their works in the Writing Showcase, a safe space where we can all appreciate each other’s works!   
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        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2022
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Adulting 101: Basic Sewing Skills
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Mission Bend Branch Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Mission Bend Branch Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adult
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Workshop
                       
                          Description:  
            Adulting can be pretty rough when you don't have instructions! Whether transitioning to adulthood or already there, come learn some valuable skills that will help make it a little easier. 
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