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Birthmarked by Caragh O’Brien

Gaia has been raised near Un-Lake Michigan (the now dried up Lake Michigan) in the shadows of the Enclave. The Enclave is a mysterious walled community that those from the outside are not permitted to enter. In exchange for food, water and other supplies those on the outside often serve the Enclave. Gaia is preparing to serve the Enclave as a midwife and attends numerous births with her mother while in training. Those on the outside know that they may have to give their child up at birth to become a member of the Enclave. Midwives are required to “advance” the first three deliveries they assist with each month to the Enclave where the children will lead a privilege life. Gaia has never questioned the system until her mother and father are taken to the Enclave for questioning. Now Gaia is left with questions about what is happening inside the Enclave and why her parents have been taken away. What will Gaia learn? Will she ever see her parents again? What happens to the babies once they are advanced to the Enclave?

Earth Day Craft

Stop by the Teen Department this afternoon between 3:30 and 5:30 to make a recycled magazine basket/bowl.  All materials will be provided.  This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grade. 

National Library Week

This week is National Library Week. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of libraries and librarians. Tomorrow at the city council meeting Mayor Randall will read a proclamation declaring the week of April 11th - 17th National Library Week. In celebration of National Library Week be sure to stop by and check out a book or attend one of our many programs. Click here to access the library calendar of events.

If you would like to show additional support for Texas libraries take a few minutes to e-mail or write to local legislators telling them what you like about your library and why libraries are important to you. To find out where to send your e-mail or letter, visit the Texas Library Association website.

Fall Programming Survey

It's hard to believe that the library is already trying to plan for the fall when spring just started, however Miss Lindsay is working on plans for fall programs in the teen department. Please follow the link below to take a short three question survey about what kinds of teen programs you would like to see at the library in the fall.


Click here to take survey

TeenBookCon

This Saturday, April 10th there is a Teen Book Con being held at Taylor High School in Houston.  Author Sharon Draper is the keynote speaker.  There is a full day of events planned and they will have books available for purchase.   For more information please visit http://www.teenbookcon.org/Home.php

Teen Programs

This week there are two teen events happening at the library!

Be sure to stop by the library Wednesday (April 7th) night from7:30 to 8:30 for Teen Advisory Board.  Teens in 6th through 12th grade are encouraged to join and provide valuable feedback about what kinds of programs, books, movies, etc. they want the library to have.  Participation counts as service/volunteer hours for honor societies, school, church, or any other organization that requires hours. 

Also, on Friday (April 9th) teens are invited to search the library after hours for lost treasure.  Teens will follow a series of clues on a hunt for bags of treasure that includes a Half Price Books gift card!  Be sure you're here before the library closes at 6:00 pm, the program will start at 6:00 pm in the theater.  Teens can be picked up at 7:30 pm when the program ends.

If you have any questions about this week's programs please feel free to contact Lindsay Faust, Teen Librarian at (281) 554-1102 or lindsay.faust@leaguecitylibrary.org