- Title
- Kingwood Library History scrapbook, 1983-1984
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- Date Original
- 1983 - 1984
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- Branches and Locations
- ["Kingwood"]
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- Type
- ["scrapbook"]
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- Subject
- ["Friends of the Library Groups","Grand Openings"]
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Kingwood Library History scrapbook, 1983-1984
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Vill age vol unteers will be ringing* 1**
doorbells all through Kingwood this
coming weekend in a campaign to
stock the shelves of our beautiful new
library. It currently has an inventory
of more than 20,000 books, but is
designed to accommodate many
more.
When the building was planned, it
had to have been with an eye to the
future and serving a community triple
the size of today’s census. But this is
obviously a very literate community
and the library’s early success has
astounded the leaders and planners.
The time for growth is now. A check
for $1 2 .50 from every house in the
area will help stock the shelves andgp4.f
a long way towards serving our needs • -
and desires. ' v
Just a few weeks ago we were told
that one of every six local residents
had obtained cards since the library
opened, a wondrous statistic indeed.
But as this is written, the number of
cards issued has risen to 6,000! Our
L
ENNY’S VIEW
population exceeds that by a mere
20,000. We surely do like to read.
During the first eight weeks of
operation, the library staff checked
out 40,000 books. That’s double the
present inventory'. There can be no
more worthwhile project than
contributing to an increase in that
inventory.
I can remember, as if it were
yesterday, the first time I was allowed
logo by myself to our neighborhood
branch of the Chicago Public Library.
It was several blocks from home and it
took some fancy arguing on my part to
convince my mother I deserved the
privilege. Until then she had taken
me and I’d hurry through the stacks
to make my selections so as not to
keep her w aiting.
Once I was on my own. I could
indulge the luxury of browsing,
reading snatches here and there and
finally narrowing down the choices
which would feed my imagination
during the ensuing week .
I shall never forget when the
librarian informed me I had reached
the age when I was responsible
enough to check out five books at a
time. My cup truly runneth over.
I was very taken with fairy tales. I
checked out at least one a week and
since there was only a limited
selection , 1 read the same books over
and over. I never tired of them. I was
also fond of Louisa May Alcott and
read everything she wrote.
As 1 aged, 1 became a fan of Nancy
Drew. She was a teenage detective.
To this day 1 can remember a phrase
from the first page of the first book of
that series. Nancy had a small blue
car 4 ‘which, by accident or design
exactly matched the blue of her
eyes. ’ ’ I was enchanted.
My reading habits have changed,
but remain steadfast. Although not
every book has the power to enthrall ,
there are a number in which 1 find
myself totally involved.
A library is a source of new
knowledge, expanded horizons and
rich dreams. At this time when our
land is fraught with concern over our
educational system, it’s gratifying to
live in a community where the
pleasures of reading are given high
priority.
When the library volunteer rings
your bell, greet her-him with a
smile... and a check. You’ll be buying
adventure unlimited for yourself and
your children.
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KW authors will speak at library meeting
Check out the library
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Check out the library
Library doors to open soon
New Kingwood Library prepares for dedication on Aug. 21
Kingwood library to open with magic ; Kingwood library to feature room ; KW library to open this month
Kingwood library to open with magic ; Kingwood library to feature room
Kingwood Branch Library dedicated despite Alicia
Library dedicated despite Alicia
Friends of the library
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'Librayr Friends' sponsor Buy A Book campaign
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
Village captains
Kingwood volunteers help book campaign ; Wish list
Special thanks ; Kingwood Garden Club gives $1,000
Friends of the Library sponsoring contest ; Library poster winners encourage 'Buy a Book' campaign
'Meet your library' next week
Kingwood children joined the Buy a Book campaign this week.
Poster winners ; Book reviewers
Poster Contest
Buy a book, enrich a life
Residents asked to make 'Buy a Book' campaign a success
'Meet your library' next week
Book drive slated
Book drive slated, continued
Kingwood leaders : books have big influence on their lives
Kingwood leaders : books have big influence on their lives, continued
Buy a Book campaign starts; cablevision to run tote board
Buy A Book campaign workers ; FOLKS sponsor booksale in Kingwood
Training session
Library's Buy A Book campaign successful ; KCC donates micro-fiche
Tri-Delts give globe to KBL
Lindsay congratulates Friends ; Friends get strong response
Invitation to Kingwood professionals in accounts, insurance, and law
Friends of Library plans party ; Charitable bequests
Scenes from the 1983 Humble, Kingwood and New Caney Echo ; Membership drive ; KW Library slates membership drive
Now watch us grow! Floor plan legend
Friends of the Friends
AAUW donation
Library donations
KBL tells of progress ; Newest additoin
Library has new look ; Library donation ; Finishing touches
Landscaping appreciated ; Space still available for KW art show
Kingwood Art Show rolls around again ; Artists assemble in KW
170 artists reserve booths for annual Kingwood Art Show ; Master potter ; Nature lover
Familiar face ; Master stenciler
Toy maker
Kingwood Art Show coming
Library staff honored
Kingwood Art Show loaded with local talent
Kingwood Art Show loaded with local talent, continued
Well known artist to display work at Kingwood Art Show ; Books donated
Kingwood library presents film classics ; New arrivals
Family fun series planned at library
Buy a Book campaign purchases arriving at Kingwood Library ; Art show proceeds in ; Reading awards
Bookworm
Thankful Friends
Decisions, decisions ; Bathing beauty
Local collector turns her charm on the Kingwood Library
Local collector turns her charm on the Kingwood Library, continued
Books from campaign are filling up shelves
Happy birthday to you, Kingwood Branch Library ; Buy A Book results
Happy birthday
Join us
Kingwood Branch Library remembers its first year
Librarian ; Assistant librarian
Children's librarian
Happy birthday to the staff and Friends of the Kingwood Branch Library and congratulations on an exciting year and a job well done
Happy birthday to the staff and Friends of the Kingwood Branch Library and congratulations on an exciting year and a job well done, continued
Herbal inspiration program to be held at KW library ; Houston Symphony will entertain at KW birthday party
Book campaign workers
Spotlight on the staff : Library detective
Spotlight on the staff : Statistics finder, Periodicals in place
Spotlight on the staff : Filling reserves
Spotlight on the staff : Shelving assistant
Spotlight on the staff : Custodian, magician ; Book drive set for Sept. 30
Kingwood Bank opens ; KW library has over 11,000 registered
Kingwood library recognized for good job
Library club campaign begins
Buy a Book campaign slated
Kingwood Bank opens ; Library accepting contributions for book campaign
Symphony North visits library ; FOLK needs volunteers
Library to host workshop ; Kingwood library seeks additional volunteers ; Library seeks funding donations
Cookie exchange planned at Kingwood Library ; Holiday ornaments to be made ; Library party planned
Ribbons make attractive wreaths
Interviewing is topic of library program
Christmas at library
Christmas comes to Kingwood library
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Photography by Sharon Biasca
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