Friends Christmas Book Sale Saturday, December 18th!
November 30, 2021 is Giving Tuesday – Are you in?
“What do the Friends of the Library DO?”
| Here’s a podcast episode worth a listen! “What do the Friends of the Library DO?” If you’ve ever heard that question, this podcast episode is for you! In a special edition of HCPL’s podcast, “Using our Library Voices”, guest panelists Becky Berry, Susan Greer, Marianne Kolar (President of Friends of Evelyn Meador Library), and Peggy Kruckemeyer discuss all things Friends! As members of both their branch Friends groups and the Harris County Friends of the Library, these Friends have decades of experience working with Friends of the Library groups. In the episode, they discuss what it means to be a Friend, what is involved in being an active member, how to join, and more! “Meet the Harris County Public Library’s FRIENDS” – listen here! Give it a listen today, and please share it with anyone who would be interested. Thank YOU for supporting the Harris County Friends of the Library! |
National Friends of Libraries Week October 17-23, 2021!
The Friends of Evelyn Meador Library have pledged to work with the Harris County Public Library and the City of Seabrook to make our library a wonderful resource for our coastal community. Our fundraising efforts help purchase books, upgraded furnishings and equipment that enhance the overall quality of our library. There are many ways to contribute.
Click here to join the Friends and help support your community!
Bring us your gently used books!
If you have books you would like to donate, bring them by the Friends Bookstore! We’re located inside the Evelyn Meador Library just as you enter through the main doors to the left. We accept all gently used books; no magazines, cassettes or VHS tapes, please. We’re typically open when the library is open if volunteers are available to staff it. All money raised by the Friends Bookstore support Evelyn Meador Library programs. Donations can be dropped off at the bookstore during normal operating hours. Please call ahead for large donations so that we can arrange for storage. We look forward to seeing you!
Check Out Our New Merchandise!
We recently added new items to our store! Here we’re showcasing our spooky spider web earrings created in our library Makerspace Lab! Check back often for new seasonal items. All sales are 100% online and merchandise can be picked up at the library.
Click here to shop!
Harris County Friends of the Library Membership Drive!
Join the Harris County Friends of the Library (HCFOL) and support the whole library system! Your membership helps support programs, such as the Summer Reading Program, Mini-grants for the branches, Outreach Programs, and Scholarships for library staff to just name a few. Their basic membership is $25 a year. During the library system’s 100th anniversary year, you will receive a limited edition mug as a token of our appreciation.
Click here to join!
Check Out Our New Friends Merchandise Page!
The Friends of Evelyn Meador recently created a merchandise page! We’ve started by showcasing our beautiful laser cut earrings created in our library Makerspace Lab! We recently added some awesome patriotic earrings that I’m sure will sell fast; buy yours now and wear them proudly on July 4th! All sales are 100% online and merchandise can be picked up at the library.
Click here to shop!
Bring Us Your Gently Used Books!
If you have books you would like to donate, bring them by! We accept all gently used books (no magazines, cassettes or VHS tapes, please). The bookstore is typically open when the library is open (if volunteers are available to staff it). All money raised by the Friends Bookstore, along with Amazon online sales, support our wonderful Seabrook library. Donations can be brought to the bookstore during normal operating hours. Please call ahead for large donations so that we can arrange for storage.
State Highway 146 Expansion and City Update!
Our 2021 Friends Annual Meeting went virtual this year! Seabrook City Manager Gayle Cook and Seabrook Mayor Thom Kolupski provided an exciting city update. We look forward to seeing everyone in person next year! In the meantime, you can download the file below and read about the exciting changes that are happening in our city. Many thanks to Chris Peters at HCPL for his expertise and support! We couldn’t have done it without him.