Atascocita Library Advanced Copy

Manage your information by learning the difference between misinformation and disinformation.  Plus, Earth Day Celebrations, more great programs highlighted, book recommendations, and the approaching 25th Anniversary week!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Happy Go Lucky Day by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Sunday Groove by Michael Kobrin; Pixabay.com

It's time to "Ask an Opera Singer!"  Also learn about a new program coming to Atascocita Library online - Anime JAM!    This is your Advanced Copy.

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Happy Go Lucky Day by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Time by Ashutosh; Pixabay.com

March is here!  Some great programs and great reads are on your way.  Don't miss out on information about fossil washing in a conversation with Daniel and Marrisa.  Also, Christine tells us how there's more to those craft kits than cute works of art.    This is your Advanced Copy!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop Music by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

Fusion Guitar by AudioMechanicaMusic; Pixabay.com

February 25 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! We're so lucky to have one of the library's first Board of Library Teens (BOLT) members, Ariel Thomas,  talk with us about her work as an engineer!  We also have news about pets!  February 20 is Love Your Pet Day, and staff got together to share the love of their pets.  Don't forget about upcoming Pokémon Day!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop Music by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

It's American Heart Month and Love Your Library Month -- among many more!  Take time to learn from the experience of others the importance of CPR and heart health.  Also we hear from patrons what the library means to them.  Do you love your library?  Let us know on our social media or email [email protected]. 

Resources

O'Reilly Online Learning

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop Music by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

So many social media platforms!  And all with their own security issues and uses.  This month, Atascocita staff talk about how they use Discord to bring programs to teens and tweens.  And we're also sharing a preview from the Harris County Public Library podcast "Using Our Library Voices" which you can find on your favorite podcast provider as well as www.hcpl.net/services/podcast.

Resources

Harris County Public Library Digital Archive: www.digitalarchive.hcpl.net

Books:

Togo https://bit.ly/2KHQLpG 

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sky Pop Music by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

Gameshow Brazz by John Bartmann; Pixabay.com

The Only One by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Happy New Year!  It's 2021, and the staff at Atascocita Branch Library talk about resolutions, Veganuary, and upcoming programs.  Tune in for your latest community library news.  Note: this episode talks about a specific food lifestyle.  Always check with your doctor before starting a new diet.

Resources: 

Newspaper Source Plus available through hcpl.net databases

Library of Congress Digital Collections www.loc.gov/collections/

The Starch Solution by John A. McDougall

The Greenprint by Marco Borges

Veg News on Flipster available through hcpl.net databases

Thug Kitchen series

Texas Bluebonnet Master List 2021-2022 https://bit.ly/2Lsny1X 

Music:

Introduction and Credits - Storybook by Scott Holmes music (scottholmesmusic.com)

Hail to the Chief - Library of Congress Digital Collections

Happy Go Lucky Day - Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Time - Ashutosh; Pixabay.com

It's a year in review, Atascocita Branch Library style!  Hear an excerpt from a digital program "Seven Surprising Tea Traditions" presented by Kim McHugh.  Visit with staff thinking about how the library changed processes to meet our mission during the pandemic.  Learn about a database that supports your creative side.

Music:

"Storybook" by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

"Gift of the Stars Act 2" by Lloyd Rogers

November is often a time for family and food.  In this episode, learn where you can find out more about National Adoption Month as well as staff's favorite foods and cravings.

Happy Halloween!  Want to know the scientifically proven scariest movie?  This podcast is packed with stories from the scary story contest, a discussion about favorite horror movies, plus notes and news!