Recently awarded with the LEED Silver Certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), the Kingwood Branch Library is now a recognized green building. A building must earn more than 50 points, out of 100 possible points, to receive this honorable Silver Certification. “We recycle and there are cans around so customers can join in helping us. The library is in a green belt to provide a connection to nature and reduce the heat island effect. The roof is white to reduce the amount of heat that enters the building, important in Texas summers,” states a library official.

So come enjoy the clean, cool air inside your local public library for many of their summer activities including:

Event Type: Story Time

Date: 6/15/2010

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

“Stories will be read aloud and will include songs and finger plays for children 3-6 yrs old. No sign up needed just come and have fun!”

Location: Children's Activity Room

Event Type: Computer Class

Date: 6/15/2010

Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

“Learn to organize, print, and share your digital photos in creative ways. We encourage you to bring your camera and connections/cables. This should allow you to learn with your own equipment. Reservations are required.”

Location: Training Lab

Event Type: Summer Reading Program for Children

Date: 6/17/2010

Time: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

“Catch the Reading Express Fun Club An hour of games, crafts, and other activities for hot summer afternoons. Craft programs last about 1 hour and all necessary materials are provided. This class is recommended for children 6 and older. Parents should stay to help children.”

Location: Children's Activity Room

Please visit the Kingwood Branch Library website at www.hcpl.lib.tx.us/location/kingwood-branch-library for a full schedule of summer activities and information on becoming a library member!