The Friends of Evelyn Meador Library invite you to attend their 2022 Annual Meeting! Download the document below for details. Registration is required. Hope to see you there!
2022 Friends Annual Meeting – Tuesday, April 26 at 6 pm!
Author: Betty Heverly
National Library Week is April 3–9!
Help Support the 2022 Summer Reading Program!
While the library offers many programs throughout the year, none is more anticipated than the annual Summer Reading Program. You can help the Harris County Friends of the Library support Harris County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program by donating during National Library Week, April 3-9. As one of our Kingwood Library customers says: “Love how there are so many opportunities for the kids when it comes to programming.”
You can donate three ways:
- Text YOURFRIEND to 44-321
- Go to our website hcfol.org
- Send a check made out to HCFOL to
Harris County Public Library
HCFOL
5749 South Loop East
Houston, TX 77033
Remember, HCFOL supports programs for the entire Harris County library system, including Evelyn Meador Library. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Coffee With a Cop at Evelyn Meador Library!
Show your library some love – February is National Library Lover’s Month!
National Library Lover’s Month in February is dedicated to the people who love libraries. Libraries provide a place for us to discover great books and learn about history. They help us with homework, research papers, and science projects. They provide a quiet space to study and learn. But libraries do so much more:
- Libraries provide educational entertainment for preschoolers, like story time.
- Libraries provide communities for meeting space for celebrations, meetings, socials, fundraisers, and classes.
- Libraries provide resources for researching family and community history.
- Libraries lend other media like movies and music that can be enjoyed at home.
- Libraries offer digital resources, like our fabulous Maker Space, for the entire community to use.
- Libraries provide rotating art displays give local artists exposure to the community.
Here are a few ways that you can celebrate National Library Lover’s Month:
- Volunteer in the Friends Bookstore
- Join the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library
- Get a library card and explore Evelyn Meador Public Library
- Purchase Friends merchandise to support local library programs
- Introduce yourself to the fabulous library staff
- Give a shout-out to your favorite library or staff member on social media
- Create a list of books to check out from the library
You can also explore these 8 Unique Libraries in the United States.
Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media. Remember to show Evelyn Meador Library some love this month!
Bring us your gently used books!
We are in need of book donations! We accept gently used books (no magazines, cassettes, or VHS tapes, please). Donations can be dropped off at the Friends Bookstore during normal operating hours. Please call ahead for large donations so that we can arrange for storage. Thanks for your support!
What’s on your Christmas Wish List?
It’s not too late – come by the library this week and check out our fabulous selection of Christmas earrings made right in our Maker Lab! They are $7/pair plus sales tax. All proceeds benefit the Evelyn Meador Library.
Friends Christmas Book Sale Saturday, December 18th!
November 30, 2021 is Giving Tuesday – Are you in?
“What do the Friends of the Library DO?”
| Here’s a podcast episode worth a listen! “What do the Friends of the Library DO?” If you’ve ever heard that question, this podcast episode is for you! In a special edition of HCPL’s podcast, “Using our Library Voices”, guest panelists Becky Berry, Susan Greer, Marianne Kolar (President of Friends of Evelyn Meador Library), and Peggy Kruckemeyer discuss all things Friends! As members of both their branch Friends groups and the Harris County Friends of the Library, these Friends have decades of experience working with Friends of the Library groups. In the episode, they discuss what it means to be a Friend, what is involved in being an active member, how to join, and more! “Meet the Harris County Public Library’s FRIENDS” – listen here! Give it a listen today, and please share it with anyone who would be interested. Thank YOU for supporting the Harris County Friends of the Library! |
National Friends of Libraries Week October 17-23, 2021!
The Friends of Evelyn Meador Library have pledged to work with the Harris County Public Library and the City of Seabrook to make our library a wonderful resource for our coastal community. Our fundraising efforts help purchase books, upgraded furnishings and equipment that enhance the overall quality of our library. There are many ways to contribute.
Click here to join the Friends and help support your community!