Atascocita Library Advanced Copy

Beth joins Bonnie this month to discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.  Next month's Lit Chat will focus on the Gulf Coast Reads Selection: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune . Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now...

It has been 1 year of Advanced Copy!  Staff talk about favorite episodes and things learned over the past year as well as Book Clues and upcoming virtual programming.   Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

It's back to school time!  Join us as we discuss our memories of school and the teachers that made impressions on us during our school years.  Also, another edition of Book Clues!  See if you can guess this episode's books!   Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com Everyday Hero from Audioblocks

Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.  This month, Bonnie and PJ talk about a book they read in their youth, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now...

Book to movie debate: was the movie as good -- or better -- than the book?  Darla, Kimberly, and Beth talk about six book to movie adaptations; some that honored the book and some that missed the mark.  Also Book Clues, with answers from last week and new clues this week!  Upcoming programs, too!   Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com Lucky One by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

Join PJ and Bonnie as they discuss Melanie Benjamin's " The Mistress of the Ritz ."      

Think library programs are just fun ways to spend some time?  Learn how staff put "broccoli in the brownies" when they plan programs.  Plus, this week's Book Clues!  If you think you know the book, email ata@hcpl.net with your guesses!

Hear more about research happening on "Summer Slide," our new segment Book Clues, and what staff are listening to and reading!   Resources: Brookings: Summer Learning Loss -- what is it and what can we do about it? EducationNext: Is Summer Learning Loss Real? EducationNext: Another Modern Test Shows Slower Growth... Phi Delta Kappan: Rethinking the summer slide: the more you gain, the more you los...

Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.  Next month is a group read for Lit Chat, so join us in discussing The Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin in July. Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to r...

You have your Advanced Copy to what's going on at the Atascocita Branch -- and the library is open!  We're wrapping our Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage celebration and ready to launch into Tails and Tales - our Summer Reading Program! Plus our new game - Book Clues!   Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com Lucky One by Caffeine Creek Band; Pixabay.com

It is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, and we have programs to help you explore or reconnect with Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.  Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.   We don't cover it all, but we will explore online resources and some great reads by Asian American authors. Resources: ht...

Lit Chat is moving from video format to audio!  Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.   Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now months where you share what you've been reading l...

Visit with the first branch manager and the President of Friends of Atascocita Library as they share memories of the library's early years.  There's news about our celebration and upcoming programs! Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com Sky Pop by JuliusH; Pixabay.com

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 AudioM...

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;...

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 ata@hcpl.net .    Resources O'Reilly Online Learning   Music: Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.co...

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 Ha...

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 Col...

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...

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!

The library is indulging in the scary part of the season.  Staff talk about their favorite horror stories.  Don't forget the deadline for the Scary Story Contest is October 19!

The fall season has arrived and that means scary stories, voting, and lots of reading! Listen to a little bit of our LitChat program about Gulf Coast Reads selected title "Gods of Jade and Shadow" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. A few staff talk about repeat reads - do you have books you re-read?