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Harvey Johnson - Negro Spirituals: A Triple Middle Passage II

Presented by Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - African American Library at the Gregory School

January 19-May 25, 2013

The Houston Public Library presents Negro Spirituals: A Triple Middle Passage on view January 19 — May 25, 2013 at The African American Library at the Gregory School, 1300 Victor St.

Known for his narrative paintings and outstanding draftsmanship, poet Harvey Johnson has dedicated his work to the depiction...

Art Beyond Borders

Presented by Houston Public Library and Compassionate Houston at Houston Public Library - Central (Jesse H. Jones)

May 8-June 29, 2013

The City of Houston, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Houston Public Library invite the community to the opening reception for The International Museum of Twenty-First Century Arts exhibit Art Beyond Borders.

This unprecedented exhibit presents canvas art banners of works by master artists representing 42...

Public Poetry - June 2013

Presented by Public Poetry and Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - Oak Forest Branch

June 1, 2013

Public Poetry exists to bring the public and the poetry community together for a lively, not-to-be-missed, free monthly series with some of Houston’s very best poets.

The series is a partnership between Houston Public Library and Public Poetry.

June Featured Poets:

Poetry up with...

HoustonPBS Community Cinema: Love Free or Die (at Houston Public Library-Central Branch)

Presented by HoustonPBS (Channel 8) and Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - Central (Julia Ideson)

June 19, 2013

Houston PBS Community Cinema presents Love Free or Die.

Love Free or Die is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to...

Authors in Architecture: AIA Houston Architectural Guide, 3rd Edition (Stephen Fox with Gerald Moorhead and Barrie Scardino)

Presented by American Institute of Architects (AIA Houston)/Architecture Center Houston and Houston Public Library at Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)

May 8, 2013

American Institute of Architects (AIA Houston)/Architecture Center Houston and the Houston Public Library present Authors in Architecture, Wednesday, May 8 at 6pm.  Stephen Fox along with Barrie Scardino and Gerald Moorhead will discuss the recent publication AIA...

Public Poetry - May 2013

Presented by Public Poetry and Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - Oak Forest Branch

May 4, 2013

Public Poetry exists to bring the public and the poetry community together for a lively, not-to-be-missed, free monthly series with some of Houston’s very best poets.

The series is a partnership between Houston Public Library and Public Poetry.

May Featured Poets:

Poetry up with...

Books Alive! 4th Annual Children's Book Celebration

Presented by Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - Central (Jesse H. Jones)

May 4, 2013

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy the fun and exciting activities scheduled for the Houston Public Library’s Books Alive! 4th Annual Children’s Book Celebration. It’s going to be a full day of exciting performances and hands-on arts and crafts activities, featuring a special appearance by author and...

Día at Discovery: A Celebration of Children's Day, Book Day

Presented by Houston Public Library and Arte Público Press at Discovery Green

April 20, 2013

Spring is in the air and so is literacy! Celebrate books, languages and cultures with storytelling, music and fun activities as El día de los niños / El día de los libros, Children's Day / Book Day festivities bloom at Houston Public Library Express at Discovery Green.

Stroll near the library branch...

HoustonPBS Community Cinema: The Island President (at Houston Public Library-Central Branch)

Presented by HoustonPBS (Channel 8) and Houston Public Library at Houston Public Library - Central (Julia Ideson)

April 17, 2013

Houston PBS Community Cinema presents The Island President.

In The Island President, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives is faced with a great challenge: as one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them...