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- Kingwood Library History scrapbook, 1979-1983
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- Description
- Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, documents, and photographs about the campaign for a library in the Kingwood community, the founding of the Friends of the Library-Kingwood, and the groundbreaking, construction, and grand opening of the branch in 1983. The majority of the scrapbook focuses on events between 1979 and 1983, with undated photographs and newspaper clippings from the late 1980s in the last 15-20 pages.
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- Date Original
- 1979 - November 1990
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- Branches and Locations
- ["Kingwood"]
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- Type
- ["scrapbook"]
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- Subject
- ["Construction","Friends of the Library Groups","Grand Openings","Fundraising","Hurricane Alicia (1983)","Groundbreakings","Bookmobiles","Children's Programming","In The News"]
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Kingwood Library History scrapbook, 1979-1983
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Campaign for a Library
Groundbreaking
Construction
Grand Opening and Dedication
Anniversaries
Children's Programming
Friends of the Library, Kingwood (FOLK)
Fundraising
HCPL Staff
Library Programming
























Hello, library, good-bye bookmobil
bv ANN ISAACSON
| Staff Writer
Kingwood residents will say hello
to a new library but goodbye to
some old friends when the new
Harris County Brandi opens next
June.
Lanell Black and Martha John¬
son. Kingwood's bookmobile libra¬
rians, will steer their attention to
other rural readers, far 1mm access
to local libraries. Bookmobile routes
cover the northern and Western
parts of Harris County, Kingwood
to tCifv nlos
В
Lago and Forest
Bend in south Harris County.
Bookmobile service began in
Kingwood in 1977, when the book¬
mobile parked outside Minimax for
2 and one-half hours, every other
week. Robin Carpenter, dinvtor of
the program, reports that circula-
tion was about 50 books jier visit
for a total of 100 a month.
As Kingwood grew in population
I the demand for library services
grew. too. Kingwood is one of 26
locations served within the county,
but it receives the greatest amount
of Bookmobile time to accommodate
heavy demand. The bookmobile
comes to Kingwood for a full day
everv Thursday, alternating stops
between the Minimax parking area
on Kingwood Drive and the Mag¬
num Foods' parking lot on North
Park.
Circulation now averages 700
books per week. 2.800 a month.
According to Carpenter, bookmobile
usage is one of the factors used to
determine the need for a new
branch library.
“The bookmobile cannot by any
•t retch of the imagination be a
full-service library because of the
severe space limitations." says Car¬
penter. "We carry a variety of
popular, general-interest books -
fiction, cooking, antiques, garden¬
ing health and other topics our
patrons ask for. What we do not
have we will attempt to get or to
refer the person to a nearby branch
library."
Requested books are obtained by
bookmobile librarians from other
branches. Houston Ihiblic Library
or other Texas libraries through an
inter-library loan program.
There are collections on two
bookmobiles and one van. plus
another collection of books and ma¬
terials in an office on the Katy
Freeway.
Friday is an ‘in office' day which
the librarians use for changing ma¬
terial between the bookmobiles and
office to keep selections fresh.
The larger part of Bookmobile
circulation is children's books.
According to Carpenter, during the
past six months 65 percent of the
circulation has been children's ma¬
teria] and 35 percent adult. Mater¬
ial for young people of all ages,
from picture books through elemen¬
tary and adolescent fiction, includ¬
ing the annual Blue Bonnet award
selections and nonfiction for all
reading levels is available.
During the school year the libra¬
rians try to anticipate demand for
nonfiction books used in school pro¬
jects. Carpenter anticipates in¬
creased interest in books on video
games and science fiction. Since
budget and space constraints must
always be considered. Carpenter
tries constantly to be aware of pat¬
ron needs and interests. "We can't
afford to guess wrong. We have to
stock as appropriately as possible,”
she notes.
Like other modern libraries, the
Harris County bookmobiles carry
nvrc than just books. They have
subscriptions to a number of cur¬
rent [xipular magazines which may
be checked out. They carry audio¬
visual materials including records,
tape cassettes, supcr-8 movies and
filmstrips.
For adults there arc language
records, opera, folk music, and
some popular music records. For
children there are popular books on
records or tape, often with film¬
strips or books to accompany them.
Sesame Street. Mr. Rogers, and
activity records arc also popular.
During the year the bookmobile
carries some pamphlets and publi¬
cations as appropriate. At election
time they distribute the Voters
Guides provided by the League of
Women Voters. At income tax time
the Bookmobile carries Tax Form
1040 and 1040A plus instructions.
.Ml of this material is backed up
by a very helpful staff. Says Car¬
penter. "The Bookmobile is a very
intimate operation. We depend on
repeat business ami patron loyalty.
Since we're only available for a few
hours a week or month. people
have to make a special effort to fit
us into their schedule. We've built
many friendships through the
years.
The bookmobile staff arc people-
oriented people. They like their
work because they like to be in¬
volved with people. Through the
years Martha Johnson and I inetl
Black have been turning to I ing-
wood they have made mullitud s of
friends. They notice a youngster's
newly missing front teeth 'ir inquire
about a visiting grandmother.
They have watched our families
grow and welcomed new residents
to the Bookmobile community.
BEVERLY GAUDUTZ, PRESIDENT of Friends of the
library in Kingwood [FOLK] accepts a 1,000 check
from Merily GuUquLsf [right |, president of the Area
Association of University Women, and Moreen Lipp,
AAL'Ws houksale chairman | center |. The check is
the fourth donation |for a total of S2,500| raiser
the annual used-book sales toward the purehas,
hooks for the Harris Counts IJhrarv Branch to
built at Kingwood. I Staff photo by Deborah Frink |
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-062
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-063
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-066
Literate little ones
Campaign for a Library
"Fields of Library" to organize here
Library Friends to meet on January 9 ; KWD library now seen as one of five ; Friends of Library to hear BBC operator.
Library 'Friends' view possible plans
Money for KWD library included in bond issue ; Library Friends prepare for bond campaign ; Judge Lindsay to address Library Friends April 17
Vote Yes for a Kingwood Library ; County bond issue vote is Tuesday
KW library proponents push for bond issue
Local voters help Kingwood Library
Friends of Library to meet October 15 ; KWD Library now matter of waiting
Library Friends to meet Tuesday, elect officers ; KWD Library still years away ; FOLK elects officers, board members
Library friends ask for support of residents ; 'Friends' committed to gaining library for Kingwood
Library Friends see bond delay as opportunity for letters ; Library funds sought
Library funds may generate battle
Library construction to start before end of year, says Lyons
Kingwood library - the four-year dream unfolds
Groundbreaking
Kingwood library to break ground July 21
Kingwood library - the four-year dream unfolds
Ground broken for new Kingwood Library
Construction
Library construction to start before end of year, says Lyons
Local library site deeded to county ; Right idea; aim askew
FDC donates library site
Library architects chosen
Civic Center planed ; LWV to hold panel
One floor, multi-story building underway ; FOLK plans new library
Kingwood FOLK membership drive on ; AAUW accepting books for sale
Kingwood Library bids let, construction soon
Library building contract awarded ; Money for books
Kingwood library to break ground July 21
Kingwood library - the four-year dream unfolds
Ground broken for new Kingwood Library
Hello, library, good-bye bookmobile
New library set to open in Kingwood in April
All the fixin's
Library opening date set back
Emmett supports library funding; under jurisdiction
Check out the library
As Kingwood gains a new library building, it loses one of its most familiar and well-used services -- the weekly stops of the Harris County Mobilibrary
Check out the library
KW librarian ready for completion of building
Grand Opening and Dedication
KW librarian ready for completion of building
New Kingwood Library prepares for dedication on Aug. 21 ; Book galore
Library doors to open soon
Kingwood library to open with magic ; Kingwood library to feature room
President of the Friends of the Library, Kingwood, Ken Harwood and County Commissioner E. A. "Squatty" Lyons
Grand opening
Grand opening
Kingwood Branch Library dedicated despite Alicia
Library dedicated, despite Alicia
Anniversaries
Happy 5th Birthday Kingwood Library
Children's Programming
Poster winners
Library poster winners encourage 'Buy a Book' campaign
Spellweaver spins yarns at library ; Used book sale ; Article by Susan Dryer, Friends of the Library, Kingwood
Acapella choir ; Santa's friend
Friends of the Library, Kingwood (FOLK)
"Fields of Library" to organize here
Library Friends to meet on January 9 ; KWD library now seen as one of five ; Friends of Library to hear BBC operator.
Library 'Friends' view possible plans
Money for KWD library included in bond issue ; Library Friends prepare for bond campaign ; Judge Lindsay to address Library Friends April 17
Vote Yes for a Kingwood Library ; County bond issue vote is Tuesday
KW library proponents push for bond issue
Local voters help Kingwood Library
Friends of Library to meet October 15 ; KWD Library now matter of waiting
Library Friends to meet Tuesday, elect officers ; KWD Library still years away ; FOLK elects officers, board members
Library friends ask for support of residents ; 'Friends' committed to gaining library for Kingwood
Library Friends see bond delay as opportunity for letters ; Library funds sought
Library funds may generate battle
Library construction to start before end of year, says Lyons
Library architects chosen
One floor, multi-story building underway ; FOLK plans new library
Kingwood FOLK membership drive on ; AAUW accepting books for sale
Kingwood Art Show
Library building contract awarded ; Money for books
Kingwood library - the four-year dream unfolds
Ground broken for new Kingwood Library
Hello, library, good-bye bookmobile
KW authors will speak at library meeting
All the fixin's
Library opening date set back
Check out the library
Friends of Library starts membership drive
Friends of the library
Various books available at AAUW book sale
Area residents urged to join library club
Art for books sale
President of the Friends of the Library, Kingwood, Ken Harwood and County Commissioner E. A. "Squatty" Lyons
Grand opening
'Meet your library' next week
Workers to the streets in KW library book fund campaign ; Buy-A-Book village captains
Residents asked to make 'Buy a Book' campaign a success
Library 'wish list' composed
Book drive slated
1983 Buy-A-Book Campaign by Area Residents through the Friends of the Library - Kingwood
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-067
Civic club
Library earns state award
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-073
Library friends
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-075
Spellweaver spins yarns at library ; Used book sale ; Article by Susan Dryer, Friends of the Library, Kingwood
Recently elected ; Buy-A-Book
Fundraising
Kingwood Art Show
Kingwood Library bids let, construction soon
Various books available at AAUW book sale
Art for books sale
Campaign planned ; Library 'wish list' composed ; Buy A Book
Workers to the streets in KW library book fund campaign ; Buy-A-Book village captains
Poster winners
Library poster winners encourage 'Buy a Book' campaign
Residents asked to make 'Buy a Book' campaign a success
Library 'wish list' composed
Book drive slated
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-056
Training session
Buy a Book campaign starts; cablevision to run tote board
Buy A Book
Book campaign nears $40,000 mark
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-064
1983 Buy-A-Book Campaign by Area Residents through the Friends of the Library - Kingwood
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-077
Recently elected ; Buy-A-Book
HCPL Staff
KW librarian ready for completion of building
New Kingwood Library prepares for dedication on Aug. 21 ; Book galore
Library doors to open soon
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-075
Library Programming
Kingwood Branch Library meets many interests
KW_Kingwood Library History 1979-1983-068
A Christmas tradition in Kingwood
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