Hpl brand manual 2014 by Houston Public Library

Houston Public Library Identity Standards

BRAND BASICS • - What is Brand • - Benefits of Brand

What is BRAND? Branding simply is the sum of all the characteristics, tangible and intangible, that makes the service and products of an organization or business unique. These characteristics include message, goals, objectives, services and visual image (print, online and in our locations).

WHY BRANDING? TO INCREASE AWARENESS: Awareness means that our customers know who we are, what we have to offer and how they can benefit from it. One of the biggest truths about the library is that it has great services that sometimes go unknown. True awareness can come from great branding. It is achieved by visual consistency as well as consistency in how and when we send our message to customers. TO INCREASE OUR CUSTOMER BASE: The visual portion of branding is important because customers and future customers develop perceptions and make choices about us from what we present. Media that is visually appealing, innovative, easily understood and consistent say a lot about an organization. It increases curiosity and brings customers to our doors. The other parts of branding; goals and objectives, great customer experience, buildings; are what keep customers coming back. Growing our customer base and servicing our loyal customers is a great reason to brand. TO INCREASE SUPPORT AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: The competition for financial support has drastically increased over the years. There are many non-profits, like us, going after the same resources and sponsorships. Branding, which helps desired supporters see and understand our objectives clearly, is a tool that can get us corporate sponsorships, partnerships, as well as the community support (financially or through volunteer hours) we need. Without a clear picture of who we are, going after financial support becomes a game of hit or miss. TO CREATE CONSISTENCY: Consistency sends a message to customers that an organization or business is unified with unified goals and a solid foundation. This is visually done through color, fonts, design, words, layouts and through the use of logo. Branding will help us obtain consistency. TO INCREASE ORGANIZATION UNIFICATION: Unification is an outcome of consistency. When all HPL environments have the same materials displayed in the same way, have the same vision, and creates the same customer experience, unification happens. A unified organization builds a strong staff. A strong staff has better ability to create an excellent customer experience. Branding is the creative structure that identifies an organization. It can clarify who we are and what we want to be. The hard work and changes that come with true branding can be an emotional roller coaster, but if done correctly, creates outstanding results for customer and organization alike.

Benefits of a BRAND? Branding is effective and efficient. It simplifies communication and promotional efforts by providing a clear message and the tools to share the message. The lengthy time that was once spent on finding designs or the right words will no longer be needed. Brand enhances the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to target our audiences effectively. Consistency that comes with brand will allow our audience to recognize us no matter where we are. We and our message will stand out.

BRAND Platform • • • • •

- Mission - Vision - Values - Personality - Promise

BRAND PLATFORM HPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Statement : We link people to the world.

HPL Vision: HPL is a vital member of a dynamic and diverse local, national and global community.

Postion: Values: Promise:

VISUAL ELEMENTS • • • • • • • • •

- About Logo - Logo Clear Space - Logo Sub brands - Logo Color Palette - Color Palette - Typography - Identity System - Departments, Divisions and Units - Identity System - Special Collections - Imagery

About the HPL Logo

The current HPL logo has been in use since April of 2008. It is symbolic of the transition and the innovation that occurs in our organization. We provide a stability and a support to our community. We are bold, vibrant, creative and innovative. Our logo says this and more. The icon of a book no longer depicts all that we do. Taking the acronym, HPL, and molding it to our personality will have the affect of making the letters HPL mean nothing else to the Houston community than â&#x20AC;&#x153;World Class Library.â&#x20AC;?

Linking YOU to the World

Logo Clear Space

When using the logo, clear space is needed. Clear space is equal to the height of the Houston Public Library logotype. This is the minimum amount of acceptable space around the logo. Whenever possible, please use additional clear space.

This it the preferred and most impactful use of our logo. The horizontal format is used when there are constraints on clear space and size

The grayscale or black logo is used on grayscale documents as well as with Specials Collections collateral.

The minimum height for the horizontal logo is .35 inches.

Friends of HPL and HPL Foundation

Consistency is the core of a successful identity and brand. To achieve this consistency, Friends of Houston Public Library and Houston Public Library Foundation were designed as part of the HPL brand. Each logo is based on the HPL logo.

Special Collection Logos Houston Public Library has three special collections bearing their own mark and logo types; The African American Library at the Gregory School, The Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research and the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. To create consistency in our brands and sub brands the grayscale HPL logo with a black vertical line the length of the HPL logo is used in conjunction with collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark and logotype on Special Collection collateral.

Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research

Houston Metropolitan Research Center

Logo Color

The HPL logo can be reproduced using one of three color processes: CMYK: This option is used for full color/4-color process printing SPOT: Used when requiring exact colormatch. This is the preferred method for printing the logos. RGB: This option is used for multimedia only. This includes web sites, video, and other online uses.

C=0 M = 95 Y = 100 K = 29

R = 179 G = 35 B = 23

Hex Code: #B32317

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K = 100

R=0 G=0 B= 0

Hex Code: #000000

C = 100 M = 67 Y=0 K = 23

R=0 G = 75 B = 141

Hex Code: #004B8D

C=0 M = 61 Y = 97 K=0

R = 245 G = 128 B = 37

Hex Code: #F58025

HPL Color Palette - Parent Brand Color palette is an important anchor in any brand. When developing materials for HPL, print or online, please use this palette as a foundation for all print and online materials. The color palette should not be altered. Colors should not be added to the palette. Any colors that need to be used outside of the palette must be approved by Communications Division. C=0 M = 95 Y = 100 K = 29

R = 179 G = 35 B = 23

Hex Code: #B32317

C=0 M = 61 Y = 97 K=0

R = 245 G = 128 B = 37

Hex Code: #F58025

C = 42 M=8 Y= 0 K = 40

R = 93 G = 135 B = 161

Hex Code: #5D87A1

C=0 M=4 Y = 100 K = 12

R = 232 G = 207 B= 0

Hex Code: #E8CF00

C = 22 M=0 Y = 100 K=8

R = 193 G = 205 B = 35

Hex Code: #C1CD23

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K = 100

R=0 G=0 B= 0

Hex Code: #000000

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K = 75

R = 64 G = 64 B = 64

Hex Code: #404040

Color Palette - Houston Public Library Kids and Teens This color palette can be used in addition to the parent brand for collateral (print and online) specifically for kids and teen materials.

C=0 M = 80 Y = 95 K=0

R = 241 G = 90 B = 41

Hex Code: #F15A29

C = 76 M = 10 Y = 23 K=0

R=0 G = 171 B = 191

Hex Code: #00ABBF

C = 35 M = 100 Y = 35 K = 10

R = 158 G = 31 B = 99

Hex Code: #9E1F63

C = 22 M=0 Y = 100 K=8

R = 193 G = 205 B = 35

Hex Code: #C1CD23

C = 60 M = 90 Y=0 K=0

R = 127 G = 63 B = 152

Hex Code: #7F3F98

Color Palette - Houston Public Library Foundation C=0 M = 61 Y = 97 K=0

R = 245 G = 128 B = 37

Hex Code: #F58025

C = 25 M = 24 Y = 49 K = 0.9

R = 195 G = 181 B = 141

Hex Code: #C3B58D

Color Palette - Friends of Houston Public Library C = 100 M = 67 Y=0 K = 23

R=0 G = 75 B = 141

Hex Code: #004B8D

C=0 M = 61 Y = 97 K=0

R = 245 G = 128 B = 37

Hex Code: #F58025

C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=0

R = 255 G = 255 B = 255

Hex Code: #FFFFFF

HPL Color Palette - HPL Special Collections The African American Library at the Gregory School C = 42 M=8 Y=0 K = 40

R = 93 G = 135 B = 161

Hex Code: #5D87A1

C =23 M =2 Y=0 K =77

R = 69 G = 85 B = 96

Hex Code: #455560

C=0 M = 95 Y = 100 K = 29

R = 179 G = 35 B = 23

Hex Code: #B32317

C = 25 M = 24 Y = 49 K = 0.9

R = 195 G = 181 B = 141

Hex Code: #C3B58D

C = 100 M = 57 Y=0 K = 40

R=0 G = 68 B = 124

Hex Code: #00447C

C = 25 M=0 Y=0 K = 25

R = 146 G = 182 B = 199

Hex Code: #92B6C7

Houston Metropolitan Research Center

Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research

Typography Font use is important when creating consistency in an identity. Our primary fonts for the Houston Public Library identity are Myriad Pro and Century Gothic. Myriad Pro is used for most headers, and body content of our brochures, flyers, and other materials. In cases where Myriad Pro is not available, Arial can be used as an alternate font for header and body of content.

Myriad Pro Regular Myriad Pro Italic Myriad Pro Semibold Myriad Pro Bold Myriad Pro Condensed Myriad Pro Condensed Italic Myriad Pro Bold Condensed Italic Myriad Pro Semibold Italic Century Gothic is used with our tagline/web site combination. The web site should always be shown in Century Gothic font. An example of this can be seen on page, 16., Tagline Clear Space.

Century Century Century Century

Gothic Gothic Gothic Gothic

Antiqua is used on collateral developed for HPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Collections, invitations, programs, certificates and other more formal or traditional documentation.

Book Antiqua Book Antiqua Book Antiqua Book Antiqua If you need the HPL fonts, please email donna.jackson@houstontx.gov. In cases when license is needed or not available, the below alternative can be used.

Standard

Alternative

Myriad Century Gothic Book Antiqua

Arial Avant Garde Bk Optima

Identity System

HEIGHTS

Neighborhood Library Division Names There are multiple divisions within our organization that will need official documents with our brand.

It is

important that all documents carry our

COMMUNICATIONS

Division

brand correctly. To keep consistency in our brand, MS Word

and InDesign templates with

headers as seen here will be available

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division

on the intranet for each department.

SPACES

Division

FLEET INVENTORY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES Division

Imagery Stock Photography: Stock photos (stock photography) are professional photos of common places, landmarks, events, or people that are purchased on a royalty free basis and can be used and reused for commercial design purposes. It is a cost effective way for our organization to obtain professional photos to match our quality designs. Our new materials will use stock photography to reflect our diversity, welcoming spirit, and services. Photos with Isolated Background

Candid Photos

Imagery In some cases, photos from our archive that include events, programs, staff members, and customers, will be used in promotional material, service materials and in on our website. Similar to the stock photos, the HPL archived photos are personable, diverse, and show the warmth of HPL. Our archived photos work best with editorial, and as fillers within brochures, presentations and booklets. If you are in need of a particular photo, please contact Greg Simpson, Assistant Director, HPL Communications Division, greg.simpson@houstontx.gov.

Graphics With most cases HPL uses photography to support its messages in collateral or advertisements. When graphics are used, simple, vibrant icons are preferred. For some of our children and teen specific collateral, customized illustration is warranted. If you are in need of graphics, please contact Donna Jackson, Brand Coordinator via email at donna.jackson@houstontx.gov or the HPL Printshop at hplprintgraphics@houstontx.gov.

TAG LINE/SLOGANS • - Tagline • - Tagline alternatives • - Tagline Clear Spacing

Tagline Our tagline is a promise to ourselves and to our customers and support we provide. Alternative Taglines As part of our brand initiative, we have developed six off-shoot slogans that can be used on our communication tools. Many of our services can be categorized by these slogans. Personalized Tagline to a Service or Audience Personalizing the slogan to a particular service or subject allows for consistency in message as well as flexibility in presenting our message. Before creating or using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;personalized taglineâ&#x20AC;?, please contact HPL Communication Division for approval: donna.jackson@houstontx.gov

Tagline Clear Spacing When using the tagline with the logo, “Linking YOU to the World”, is, at minimum, the height of HOUSTON in the logotype.

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org

The clearing space between the logo and the tagline is at minimum, equal to the height of “YOU” in the tagline, “Linking YOU to the World.” In most cases the tagline font size is between 13 - 10 pt while the web site URL font size averages between 10 and 7 pt. The tagline can be left-flushed, rightflushed or centered with the logo.

Linking YOU to the World

www.houstonlibrary.org

FONTS: When using the tagline and web site together, the tagline is always in the Myriad Pro Regular font and the URL of our web site is in Century Gothic Regular type.

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org

CITY OF HOUSTON BRAND â&#x20AC;¢ - Use of City of Houston Seal

City of Houston Seal Houston Public Library is a department within the City of Houston. As of 2011, all HPL printed collateral and online presence must have the City of Houston seal. Use of COH Seal City of Houston seal should be placed on the left of the HPL logo with a clear space equal to the height of the Houston Public Library logotype. This is the minimum amount of acceptable space around the HPL logo. Please visit the City of Houston site for additional visual standards when using web www.houstontx.gov/homepage.html

City of Houston Seal In some cases, City of Houston Seal and the HPL logo may be placed above subbrand and partner logos as seen in the examples below.

PARTNER LOGO

BRAND Application • - Samples • - Templates

PowerPoint Presentation Templates

Linking YOU to the World

NEW BOOKS, NEW POEMS

Linking YOU to the World

Crafts & Hobbies

HOUSTON GRAND OPERA PRESENTS FIRST SONGS

Spring 2014

Enjoy crafts and more at your neighborhood library. All programs are free and open to the public. Classes are subject to change or cancellation. Please call library location to confirm. Please visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/crafts-and-hobbies for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2014 | 2 PM Central Library – Program Place 500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

Papercrafting with Amie

Join us as three fantastic poets share poetry from their new books in this special celebration of National Poetry Month!

The journey to a lifetime of reading begins long before your child steps into a school. It begins in a parent’s arms as he or she lovingly sings and reads to his or her baby. Just 10 minutes a day can make all the difference. Join First Songs instructional artist Sandra Campbell as she teaches moms and dads how to sing, read and play with their children in a way that is meaningful, creative and fun for the entire family.

Make various, cool paper crafts with Amie! In these sessions, you will learn valuable paper-crafting techniques that you can use at home. Please arrive early, as supplies are limited.

HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY

Mike Alexander ran the weekly poetry open mic at Helios for six years out of its ten-year run. He has been an active member of Public Poetry since 2011, and he served on the editorial board of Lyric & the Panhandler, for whom he coordinated a chapbook contest in 2008. His 2010 chapbook, We Internet in Different Voices (Modern Metrics), is available through EXOT books. Previous chapbooks include Ampersand (1990), References (1996), January Y2K Blues (1999), and Blinded by Absinthe (2004). His first full-length book, RETROgrade, came out in the latter part of 2013.

Robin Davidson is the author of Luminous Other (Ashland Poetry Press, 2013), which won the 2012 Richard Snyder Memorial Prize for poetry, as well as two chapbooks: City that Ripens on the Tree of the World (Calypso Editions) and Kneeling in the Dojo (Finishing Line Press). She has received, among other awards, a Fulbright professorship at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, and a National Endowment for the Arts translation fellowship. She teaches creative writing as associate professor of English for the University of Houston-Downtown.

First Songs is an interactive program designed for new and expectant parents and their young children.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 | 10:15 AM Heights Neighborhood Library 1302 Heights Blvd, | Houston, TX 77008 | 832-393-1810

YOUNG NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | 2:30 PM Looscan Neighborhood Library

5260 Griggs Rd., Palm Center, 77021 | 832-393-2140

2510 Willowick | Houston, TX 77027 | 832-393-1900

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 | 10:30 AM Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Literacy Support Center 1050 Quitman | Houston, TX 77009 | 832-393-1720

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 | 10:30 AM Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Custom Fitting & Alterations

Peter B. Hyland is the author of the poetry collection Out Loud (Sheep Meadow Press, 2013) and the chapbook Elegy to the Idea of a Child (Trilobite Press, 2009). His poems have also appeared in American Literary Review, Conduit, New England Review, Ploughshares, and other journals. He is a director of advancement at The Honors College at the University of Houston.

Do you have garments that you have wanted to get fitted or altered? Join us and learn how to do it yourself! Bring your garment(s) to this weekly hands-on class and Ms. Usha Shah will give helpful hints and answer any questions about the alteration process. Some supplies will be provided.

9002 Kingspoint Dr. | Houston, TX 77075 | 832-393-2580

CENTRAL LIBRARY

7405 Stella Link | Houston, TX 77025 | 832-393-2630

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 | 7 PM McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library

500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | 10:30 AM Oak Forest Neighborhood Library

Tuesdays, April - June | 3 PM - 4:30 PM

1349 West 43rd Street | Houston, TX 77018 | 832-393-1960 These programs are free and open to the public.

This program is free and open to the public.

If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, please contact the library staff prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

01/15/14 04/08/14

04/10/14

04/20/14

Linking YOU to the World

YARN PEOPLE

Linking YOU to the World

YARN PEOPLE

Knitting and Crocheting

Linking YOU to the World

MY 2014 GOALS

Linking YOU to success in the New Year

Knitting and Crocheting

Linking YOU to the World

NEIGHBORHOOD & REGIONAL Linking YOU to LIBRARIES the World of Technology

MY 2014 GOALS

Linking YOU to success in the New Year

Go al s! M y 20 14 / Fit

Spanish Spanish Conversation Circle Conversation Circle

SPRING 2014

All skill levels welcome. Supplies not provided. Brown bag lunches okay. For adults and teens. These programs are free and open to the public.

Spring Cleaning

2014

learning Bring yarn, crochet/knitting books, magazines, andthe language. Beginning level.

Bring yarn, crochet/knitting books, magazines, and supplies to trade.

supplies to trade.

Get Your Nerd On

Mondays in May | 12 PM - 1 PM

Thursdays | 12 PM - 1 PM

It’s Comicpalooza time. Get inspired by your favorite comic, horror, sci-fi, or fantasy and create.

* No program Monday, May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day Holiday Free and open to the public.

Bracelets or Wristbands

Mondays in June | 12 PM - 1 PM

Central Library

500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002 | 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

9002 Kingspoint, 77075 | 832-393-2580 Storytime Craft

Tuesdays in October | 11 AM – 11:30 AM

Kids Craft

Tuesdays in October | 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Tuesdays in November *| 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Tuesdays in December | 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning 1050 Quitman, 77009 | 832-393-1720 Creative Crochet Club

Shelf number 332.024 Shelf number 363.7

COMPUTER CLASSES

OCTOBER 2014

Central Library

500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002 | 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org

Linking YOU to the World

Linking You to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

HEALTH AND FITNESS FALL 2014

FALL 2014

Central Library

Linking YOU to the World

500 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1313 Yarn People

Mondays in October | 12 PM – 1 PM Mondays in November | 12 PM – 1 PM Mondays in December | 12 PM – 1 PM

Superfun Saturday

Saturday, November 1 | 1 PM – 2:30 PM

Custom Fitting & Alterations

Tuesdays in October | 3 PM – 4:30 PM Tuesdays in November * | 3 PM – 4:30 PM Tuesdays in December | 3 PM – 4:30 PM

Art Thing!

Saturday, October 18 | 3 PM – 3:45 PM Saturday, November 8 | 3 PM – 3:45 PM

Do you enjoy discussing books with like-minded individuals? Join us for alternating book clubs at your neighborhood library.

Central Library

500 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1313 Classic Literature Book Club

Tuesday, October 14 | 12 PM – 1 PM Tuesday, November 18 | 12 – 1 PM Tuesday, December 9 | 12 – 1 PM

Collier Regional Library 6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740 Book Club

Thursday, October 16 | 1 PM – 2 PM Thursday, November 20 | 1 PM – 2 PM

Collier Regional Library 6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740

Enjoy yoga, aerobics, and much more at your neighborhood library. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise programs.

Family Time

Saturday, October 18 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday, November 15 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday, December 13 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

FEATURED CLASSES Laughter Yoga with Lainie Diamond Laughter Yoga is breathing-based movement exercises practiced for health and wellness by people of all professions/ages/abilities. Laughter Yoga restores joy and psychological well-being. There are no difficult contortions or on-the-floor exercises and no yoga mats are needed.

Reggie’s Workout Whether your fitness goals involve weight management, muscle toning, stress relief or just total health, there is something for you in one of Reggie Flye’s classes. PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

Shelf number 332.02402

Tweet us your 2014 goals! @houstonlibrary #linkedtosuccess

BOOK CLUBS

FALL 2014

Awesome Crafts

recycle

Shelf number 641.5 Shelf number 155.9042

06/01/14

CRAFTS & HOBBIES Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Shelf number 613.7

www.houstonlibrary.org|832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

Enjoy crafts, D.I.Y. activities, and much more for all ages at your neighborhood library.

❏ Learn to cook ❏ Manage stress ❏ Manage debt ❏ Budget & save ❏ Reduce, reuse,

www.houstonlibrary.org

Linking YOU to the World

06/01/14

Shelf number 363.7

Shelf numbers 610-620

Career development: Shelf number 650.1 Career guidance: Shelf number 331.702

Linking YOU to the World

www.houstonlibrary.org|832-393-1313 06/30/14

04/01/14

Shelf number 332.024

Central Library

www.houstonlibrary.org

06/30/14

Shelf number 332.02402

500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002 | 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

www.houstonlibrary.org

04/01/14

Shelf number 155.9042

Central Library

Shelf number 613.7

Tweet us your 2014 goals! @houstonlibrary #linkedtosuccess 500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

Create a knitted or crocheted bracelet for you or a friend.

500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002 | 832-393-1313

❏ Get healthy ❏ Get fit ❏ Reboot career

Shelf numbers 610-620

Central Library

Mondays in June | 12 PM - 500 1 PM McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

Create a knitted or crocheted bracelet for you or a friend.

Call numbers below can assist you with finding books that help you reach your 2014 goals!

❏ Get healthy ❏ Get fit ❏ Reboot career

Thursdays | 12 PM❏- 1Manage PM stress

It’s Comicpalooza time. Get inspired by your favorite comic, Ages: Adults and Teens horror, sci-fi, or fantasy and create.

* No program Monday, May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day Holiday.

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Call numbers below can assist you with finding books that help you reach your 2014 goals!

❏ Manage debt Held every Thursday in the World Languages Center. ❏ Budget & save Ages: Adults and Teens ❏ Reduce, reuse, recycle Free and open to the public.

Mondays in May | 12 PM - 1every PM Thursday in the World Languages Center. Held

Go al s! M y 20 14 / Fit

He althy r 1.) Ge t t Ca ree 2.) Re boo to Co ok n 3.) Le ar ge Stress na 4.) Ma ge De bt 5.) Ma na Bu dg et 6.) Fo llow cle 7.) Re cy

development: Shelf number 650.1 Practice Spanish conversation skillsCareer with others Career Shelf number 331.702 learning the language. Beginning level.guidance: ❏ Learn to cook Shelf number 641.5

Mondays in April | 12 PMPractice - 1 PMSpanish conversation skills with others

Mondays in April | 12 PM - 1 PM

02/12/14

06/30/14

PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

Grayscale Flyer Templates

Linking YOU to the World www.houstonlibrary.org 832-393-1313

Linking YOU to the World

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | 6 PM

8501 W. Montgomery, 77088 | 832-393-1700

9525 Irvington, 77076 | 832-393-1950

Saturday, October 4, 2014 | 2 PM

500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

Enjoy bilingual and multicultural books for Día. Visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/catalog or your local Library location.

Thursday, October 30, 2014 | 6:30 PM

1349 West 43rd St., 77018 | 832-393-1960

5260 Griggs Rd., Palm Center, 77021 | 832-393-2140

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | 6 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2014 | 11 AM

6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740

8815 Feland, 77028 | 832-393-2530

Lakewood Neighborhood Library

Saturday, October 11, 2014 | 3 PM

Saturday, January 10, 2015 | 3 PM

500 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1313

3810 W. Fuqua, 77045 | 832-393-2120

Vinson Neighborhood Library

Saturday, October 18, 2014 | 3 PM

Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library 7007 West Fuqua, 77489 | 832-393-2370 These programs are free and open to the public. If you have a special physical or communication need that may impactneed yourthat may impact your If you have a special physical or communication Linking YOU to the Linking YOUWorld to the World participation in anycontact of these the activities, please participation in any of these activities, please library staffcontact prior the to library staff prior to www.houstonlibrary.org www.houstonlibrary.org the program toWe discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability the program to discuss accommodations. cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. 832-393-1313 of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. 832-393-1313

Dale! Dale! Dance & Sing-a-Long Fun

HPL Express at Discovery Green, #R2 | 1500 McKinney St., 77010 Join Writers in the Schools (WITS) for Día-inspired workshops at HPL Express at Discovery Green! Explore the joys of expressive arts using imaginative writing exercises and craft activities. Recommended for children in grades 2-12. No registration is required, and walk-ins are welcome.

Carnegie Neighborhood Library | 1050 Quitman, 77009 Meet bilingual children’s book author Lupe Ruiz-Flores and illustrator Carolyn Dee Flores for entertaining After School Zone presentations for kids and families. Enjoy song and dance performances, crafts, face painting and light refreshments!

Chinese Storytime!

God’s Not Dead

October 1

Non-Stop Bad Words

October 8 October 15

300: Rise of an Empire Repentance

October 29

Thursday, April 17, 2014 | 4 PM

October 22

Walter Neighborhood Library | 7660 Clarewood, 77036 Chinese stories, games, arts and crafts, songs and basic Chinese language writing and speaking.

Once Upon a Time...Fables & Fairytales for Family Film Fun Saturday, April 19, 2014 | 12 PM

Central Library | 500 McKinney St., 77002 A double feature treat with story-to-screen showings of Disney’s The Jungle Book (1967) and Frozen (2013).

Get Happy with Happy the Clown!

Thursday, April 24, 2014 | 4 PM

Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime with Guest Authors! Friday, April 25, 2014

Oak Forest Neighborhood Library | 1:30 PM 1349 West 43rd St., 77018 Young Neighborhood Library | 3:30 PM 5260 Griggs Rd., Palm Center 77021 Young girls just want to dance and have fun in author Lupe Ruiz-Flores’ Lupita’s First Dance / El primer baile de Lupita and Let’s Salsa / Bailemos salsa. Carolyn Dee Flores’ artwork in Canta, Rana, canta / Sing, Froggie, Sing and Dale, Dale, Dale: Una fiesta de numeros / Hit It, Hit It, Hit It: A Fiesta of Numbers, will rock you!

Saturday, April 19, 2014 | 2 PM

Bracewell Neighborhood Library | 9002 Kingspoint Dr., 77075 Face painting, piñata and balloon time, delightful jokes and games — in English and español! If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, please contact the library staff prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.

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Día at Discovery with WITS

Saturdays in April 2014 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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WEDNESDAYS | 12 PM – 2 PM

All showings are free and open to the public.

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Festivities for El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) are held across the country on or near April 30th. Día highlights the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. These programs are free and open to the public.

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Do you need an idea for your next SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT? Mad Science has you covered! Join us for this FREE hour workshop that will give ideas, go over the scientific method and explain the different types of experiments you can do! Our Mad Scientist will be doing interactive experiments, radical reactions and in need of plenty of volunteers. Don’t miss out on this awesome, scientific experience!

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Science Project Workshops

Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 3 PM

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Saturday, January 4

Digital Photography Basics | 2 PM – 4 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Fun With Science | 3 PM – 4 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room

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Reggie’s Workout | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 4th Floor – Program Place

Sunday, January 5 No programs scheduled.

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Attend SCORE’s powerful two-hour workshop and learn what is needed to start a business or a nonprofit organization. This workshop provides tips, techniques and resources needed to start a new business as well as improve an ongoing enterprise.

Computer Basics| 10 AM – 12 PM Concourse – Computer Lab

Yarn People: Resolve to Finish | 12 PM – 1 PM Concourse – Meeting Room

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Formed in 1964, SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business startups grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

Founding the Houston Public Library: Women’s Clubs & Civic Activism at the Wednesday, January 29 | 4 PM – 6 PM Central Library | Concourse Computer Lab Turn of the Twentieth Century 500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313 August 2, 2014 – November 1, 2014

This program is free and open to the public.

The rest of this exhibit may be viewed in the main lobby and in the black wrought iron cases located beneath the murals in the first floor west hallway.

Mango Languages | 2 PM – 3:30 PM 1st Floor – World Languages Area Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 2 PM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Pre-School Storytime | 1 PM – 2 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Teen Job Lab & Homework Help | 2 PM – 7 PM 4th Floor – Teens Room Babytime | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Toddler Time | 11:30 AM – 12 PM Stress Relief & Relaxation | 12 PM – 1 PM 4th Floor – Program Place

Tuesday, January 7 Intro to MS Publisher | 10 AM – 12 PM Concourse – Computer Lab

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Tuesday continued… Toddler Yoga | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Stress Buster Yoga | 1 PM – 2 PM Custom Fittings & Alterations | 3 PM – 4:30 PM Reggie’s Workout | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 4th Floor – Program Place

Wednesday, January 8

Internet Basics | 10 AM – 11:30 AM Advanced MS Word | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Film Series: Paul Walker Double Feature | 12 PM – 5 PM Fast & Furious 6 | 12 PM 2 Fast 2 Furious | 3 PM Concourse – Meeting Room Tunes at Noon: TBA | 12 PM – 1 PM Central Plaza Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 10 AM – 12 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Legos @ the Library | 2 PM – 4 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Teen Job Lab & Homework Help | 2 PM – 7 PM 4th Floor – Teens Room

Thursday, January 9

Finance & Business Tools | 2 PM – 3:30 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Conversational Spanish | 12 PM – 1 PM 1st Floor – World Languages Area Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 10 AM – 12 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center

ESL Technology – MS Word | 2 PM – 4 PM 1st Floor – World Languages Area

Teen Job Lab & Homework Help | 2 PM – 7 PM 4th Floor – Teens Room

Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Creating a Résumé / Completing the Application | 2 PM – 3:30 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 2 PM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Toddler Playtime | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room

Friday, January 10

Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Teen Job Lab & Homework Help | 2:30 PM – 5 PM 4th Floor – Teens Room

Teen Job Lab & Homework Help | 2 PM – 6 PM 4th Floor – Teens Room

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Saturday, June 14

MS Windows Live Essentials | 2 PM – 4 PM Concourse – Computer Lab ASL Bilingual Storytime | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Concourse – Meeting Room Art Thing! | 3 PM – 4 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Reggie’s Workout | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 4th Floor – Program Place

Sunday, June 15 No programs scheduled.

Monday, June 16

Music to Brighten Your Day! | 11AM – 1:30 PM Food Trucks | 11AM – 1:30 PM Central Plaza Email Basics 1 | 10 AM – 12 PM Website Design | 2 PM – 3:30 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Yarn People: Knitting & Crocheting | 12 PM – 1 PM Concourse – Meeting Room Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 2 PM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Preschool Storytime | 1 PM – 2 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Babytime | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Toddler Storytime | 11:30 AM – 12 PM Stress Relief & Relaxation | 12 PM – 1 PM 4th Floor – Program Place

Tuesday, June 17

Music to Brighten Your Day! | 11AM – 1:30 PM Food Truck: Coreanos | 11AM – 1:30 PM Central Plaza Intro to MS Excel | 10 AM – 12 PM Webkinz© | 2 PM – 3:15 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Blood Drive | 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM Concourse – Meeting Room Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 2 PM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Toddler Playtime | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room DIY Revolution | 10 AM – 2 PM 4th Floor – Teen Room Toddler Yoga | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Family Yoga | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Stress-Buster Yoga | 1 PM – 2 PM 4th Floor – Program Place

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Wednesday, June 18

Tunes at Noon: Dos Bros | 11:30 AM – 1 PM Farmers Market | 11:30 AM – 1 PM Central Plaza Advanced MS Excel | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Concourse – Computer Lab Film Series: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | 12 PM – 2 PM Concourse – Meeting Room Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 10 AM – 12 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center LEGOs at the Library | 2 PM – 4 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Drums of the World | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 4th Floor – Program Place World Cafe: Honorable Bill White: Author & Advocate | 6 PM – 8 PM JIB - Auditorium

Thursday, June 19

Top Talent Thursdays | 11AM – 1 PM Food Trucks: Texas Blizzard & Moon Rooster | 11 AM – 2 PM Central Plaza Searching with Google | 10 AM – 11:30 AM Concourse – Computer Lab Sahaj Meditation | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Concourse – Meeting Room Conversational Spanish | 12 PM – 1 PM Conversational English | 5 PM – 6 PM 1st Floor – World Languages Area Open Job Skills Lab | 10 AM – 4 PM Workforce Solutions Job Counselor | 10 AM – 12 PM ESL Technology – Intro to MS Word | 2 PM – 4 PM 2nd Floor – Compass Center Fun with Science Experiments | 3 PM – 4 PM Pajama Time | 7 PM – 7:45 PM 4th Floor – Kids Room Tom’s Fun Band: The Science of Sound | 2 PM – 3 PM 4th Floor – Program Place

Friday, June 20

Cadillac Coffee | 9 AM – 12:30 PM D.J.I.Friday: DJ Ceeplus Bad Knives | 11 AM – 1:30 PM Food Trucks: Golden Grill & Moon Rooster | 11 AM – 2 PM Central Plaza Pokémon Gym | 2 PM – 4 PM 4th Floor – Room 479

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Enjoy crafts, D.I.Y. activities, and much more for all ages at your neighborhood library.

Bracewell Neighborhood Library

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Mondays in October | 12 PM – 1 PM Mondays in November | 12 PM – 1 PM Mondays in December | 12 PM – 1 PM

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Tuesdays in October | 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Tuesdays in November *| 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Tuesdays in December | 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

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Custom Fitting & Alterations

Tuesdays in October | 3 PM – 4:30 PM Tuesdays in November * | 3 PM – 4:30 PM Tuesdays in December | 3 PM – 4:30 PM

Creative Crochet Club

Saturday, October 18 | 3 PM – 3:45 PM Saturday, November 8 | 3 PM – 3:45 PM

Wednesdays in October | 1 PM – 4:30 PM Wednesdays in November | 1 PM – 4:30 PM Wednesdays in December | 1 PM – 4:30 PM

Awesome Crafts

Wednesdays in October | 4 PM – 5 PM Wednesdays in November | 4 PM – 5 PM Wednesdays in December ** | 4 PM – 5 PM

Enjoy yoga, aerobics, and much more at your neighborhood library. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise programs.

Superfun Saturday

Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning 1050 Quitman, 77009 | 832-393-1720

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Art Thing!

Collier Regional Library 6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740 Family Time

Saturday, October 18 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday, November 15 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Saturday, December 13 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM

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Reggie’s Workout Whether your fitness goals involve weight management, muscle toning, stress relief or just total health, there is something for you in one of Reggie Flye’s classes.

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Thinking about starting your own business or a nonprofit organization? Attend SCORE’s powerful two-hour workshop and learn what is needed to start a business or a nonprofit organization. This workshop provides tips, techniques and resources needed to start a new business as well as improve an ongoing enterprise. Formed in 1964, SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small business startups grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

Wednesday, January 29 | 4 PM – 6 PM Central Library | Concourse Computer Lab 500 McKinney St., 77002 | 832-393-1313

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Laughter Yoga is breathing-based movement exercises practiced for health and wellness by people of all professions/ages/abilities. Laughter Yoga restores joy and psychological well-being. There are no difficult contortions or on-the-floor exercises and no yoga mats are needed.

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Laughter Yoga with Lainie Diamond

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BOOK CLUBS FALL 2014

Do you enjoy discussing books with like-minded individuals? Join us for alternating book clubs at your neighborhood library.

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500 McKinney, 77002 | 832-393-1313 Classic Literature Book Club

Tuesday, October 14 | 12 PM – 1 PM Tuesday, November 18 | 12 – 1 PM Tuesday, December 9 | 12 – 1 PM

Collier Regional Library 6200 Pinemont, 77092 | 832-393-1740 Book Club

Thursday, October 16 | 1 PM – 2 PM Thursday, November 20 | 1 PM – 2 PM

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Literacy Initiative for Everyone Healthy L.I.F.E. is a health-based literacy initiative designed to empower and equip families with the information, resources, and tools necessary to have a happy, healthy family. Healthy L.I.F.E. will be implemented through a series of (4) Happy Healthy Family Habits events - Family Health Fair, Team Spirit, Raising A Superstar, and Fun Family Cuisine.

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Happy Healthy Family Habits is an initiative of the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) developed with generous funding from the Humana foundation. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

Hermann Park Centennial Exhibition On View: May 24, 2014 – July 26, 2014

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Houston Public Library’s Toyota Family Learning Keeping Parents And Children Empowered

WORLD Café We, the Women: Voices & Vision Thursday, March 27, 2014 | 4 PM – 8 PM

When Camelot Came to Houston

(Film Screening 4 PM, Discussion 6 PM) Central Library | 500 McKinney St., 77002 | 4th Floor Program Place

The World Café is a public forum co-sponsored by the Houston Public Library and the United Nations Association. Its purpose is to highlight global issues and raise Houstonians’ awareness of their impact on our community as well as identify opportunities to address them at the local level. The World Café encourages the public to “Think Globally. Act Locally.” Enjoy a complimentary coffee bar provided by Java Pura! Join us as representatives from Voices Breaking Boundaries and Rails Girls Houston highlight the work and missions of their respective organizations. A screening of the acclaimed documentary Girl Rising precedes their presentation at 4 PM, followed by discussion and Q&A with the Honorable Teta Banks, President UNA Houston and UN Girl Up Program. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

About Presenting Organizations

Voices Breaking Boundaries (VBB) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit organization open to artists and individuals from a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds and countries. VBB produces performance events annually at venues throughout Houston and offers educational residencies and workshops for local youth and adults. Its mission is to cross borders, sustain dialogue and incite social justice through art. Rails Girls offers tools and a community for women to understand sketching, prototyping, and basic programming, and to build ideas through that technology. Rails Girls was born in Finland, but has grown to be a global, nonprofit community of volunteers.

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McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library 5411 Pardee St., Houston, Texas 77026 UNA-Houston Chapter 03/19/14

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Spring Season 2011

Public Poetry with Special Guest Reader, Dominic Walsh

Central Library | 500 McKinney, Houston, 77002 May 7, 2011 | 2 PM Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Dominic Walsh will read a selection of favorite poetry to open the second installment of our Spring 2011 Season of Public Poetry. After performing with the Houston Ballet as a principal dancer for over a decade, Dominic Walsh launched his own dynamic contemporary dance company, Dominic Walsh Theater, in 2002. Walsh and his company have received several awards and honors, including being named the "Best Dance Company" by the Houston Press in 2009. Recently, Walsh was named winner of Chicago’s Hubbard Street Dance 2010 National Choreographic Competition, and was the “Audience Choice” and “Judge’s Award” winner in Austin’s 2010 New American Talent Choreographic Competition. Public Poetry exists to bring together the public and the poetry community, and to create a buzz about poetry. Join us for a free poetry reading series presented on the first Saturday of each month. This monthly series is a partnership between Public Poetry and the Houston Public Library. For more information, please visit: www.houstonlibrary.org/poetry, http://publicpoetry.net or call 832.393.1313.

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Hillendahl Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Arnold L. Hillendahl Neighborhood Library

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Houston Metropolitan Research Center Include Julia Ideson Building as part of the address.

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Johnson Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: W.L.D. Johnson Neighborhood Library

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Jungman Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: J. Frank Jungman Neighborhood Library

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Kendall Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center

Neighborhood Libraries cont.

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Lakewood Neighborhood Library

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Looscan Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Adele Briscoe Looscan Neighborhood Library

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Mancuso Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Frank O. Mancuso Neighborhood Library

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McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Eva Alice McCrane Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library

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McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: John P. McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library

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Melcher Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Lucile Y. Melcher Neighborhood Library Meyer Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: George B. Meyer Sr. Neighborhood Library Moody Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Nettie Moody Neighborhood Library Oak Forest Neighborhood Library

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Parent Resource Library in The Children’s Museum of Houston

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Park Place Regional Library

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Pleasantville Neighborhood Library

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Ring Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Elizabeth L. Ring Neighborhood Library Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Judson W. Robinson Jr. Westchase Neighborhood Library Scenic Woods Regional Library

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Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Beulah Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library SOCIAL MEDIA ABBREVIATIONS: Shepard-Acres Homes Library, Shepard-Acres Homes NL, ShepardAcres Homes

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Smith Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Lonnie E. Smith Neighborhood Library

Neighborhood Libraries cont.

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Stanaker Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Nena E. Stanaker Neighborhood Library

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Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Sherman E. Stimley Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library

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The African American Library at the Gregory School

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Tuttle Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Cliff Tuttle Neighborhood Library

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Vinson Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: William A. Vinson HPL Express and Neighborhood Library

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Walter Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library

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Young Neighborhood Library FULL NAME: Alice McKean Young Neighborhood Library

HPL Express Libraries Refer to Express Libraries with the full name Houston Public Library Express Southwest or HPL Express Southwest (mentioning Houston Public Library somewhere else.) • HPL Express Southwest •

HPL Express Discovery Green

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Frank Library, an HPL Express location FULL NAME: Morris Frank Library, an HPL Express location

Frequently Used Terms

These words often appear in flyers, press releases and other library publications. Standardized use of these terms creates a more consistent look for our documents and saves editing time. • after-school: When used as an adjective, it needs to have a hyphen: Join us for an after-school program illustrating the best way to avoid strangers. However, when it is an adverb describing a time, it doesn’t have • a hyphen: Come join us after school for help with your homework. • African American History Month: don’t hyphenate; don’t use “Heritage.” This is consistent with the Library of Congress guidelines. • African Americans: Don’t hyphenate; this is an HPL style decision contrary to the Associated Press Stylebook. We are following Library of Congress guidelines on this, to make our style consistent with African American History Month. • AM, PM: Make sure that there is a space between the number and the AM or PM: • 6 PM, 11:30 PM. Do not use unnecessary zeros. • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month • award-winning: When used as an adjective, it has a hyphen: This year’s Dublin committee nominated the award-winning Waiting by Ha Jin. • Babytime: Although it is two words in the dictionary, we talk about babytimes as specific events. We write it as one word. • Banned Books Week • book drop: two words • Book Sale: two words • CD, CDs: Always two capital letters. • City Council: It is a proper noun—and thus capitalized—when you’re talking about the one from Houston. • Council Member: This is two words; do not use Councilmember. Capital letters when used as a title: Council Member ??? will be reading at the Bracewell Neighborhood Library on Monday, July 19. When you are simply talking about the council in general, the term is not capitalized: I hope we can get some council members to read next year as part of the storytime series. • deputy director of library administration: It’s “of” library administration, not “for.” • assistant director of information technology • assistant director of communications • assistant director of planning & facilities • deputy director of customer experience • director: Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson is the ‘Director of Libraries’ or ‘Houston Public Library Director.’ The first (Director of Libraries) is preferred. Her title should be written as such: Director of Libraries Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson Houston Public Library Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson or Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, director of libraries Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, Houston Public Library director

Frequently Used Terms

• e-books: The library’s current provider of e-books, netLibrary, spells e-books like this: eBooks. However, this is a brand name. The general term is e-books. If this is used at the beginning of a sentence we capitalize the first letter, E-books. • Email: We have formally changed to the ‘email’ version without the hyphen. Also, the style for email addresses is to italicize them. E.g. For more information send email to somebody@houstontx.gov. • eServices • fiscal year: When fiscal years are mentioned, they should have some explanatory mention that Fiscal Year 2012 stretches from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. FY2012 is the proper second reference. However, when you just mention a fiscal year (without a date) it shouldn’t be capitalized: While I was pleased with the budget for Fiscal Year 2012, I don’t even want to think about the next fiscal year. • Friends of the Houston Public Library: The second reference is ‘Friends of HPL’ or ‘Friends.’ • HALAN: Houston Area Library Automated Network hands-on: When used an adjective, it is hyphenated. • Hispanic Heritage Month • Houston Public Library: Houston Public Library refers to the library system, not a specific location. So, Houston Public Library System is redundant. Don’t use Houston Public Libraries. When needed for an unfamiliar audience Houston Public Library System is acceptable. (see also: Library, library) • Houston Public Library Foundation: HPL Foundation is an OK second reference. • HPL: You may use HPL in second and subsequent mentions in a long document, but always spell out Houston Public Library in the first mention adding the “(HPL). “ • Interlibrary Loan: two words; this is NOT “Inter Library Loan.” You may use ILL in the second mention in a document, but only if you add (ILL) after the first mention. • large print books: There is no hyphen. • Legal terms: Do not capitalize legal terms: wills, powers of attorney, attorney Ms. Smith will discuss wills, powers of attorney and answer questions. • Library, library: So how do you know if your “library” should be capital or lower case? If it would be acceptable to replace the word “library” with Houston Public Library, use Library. If it wouldn’t, use library. Generally, library refers to a physical building: Visit your neighborhood library to learn about the many electronic resources there. On the other hand, Library refers to the system: Come learn about the many electronic resources offered by the Library. • Mayor Sylvester Turner: You should always mention that he’s the mayor the first time you reference him. • MY Link: This is two words, with MY capitalized in both letters, and Link only capitalized in the first. It is recommended to use “MY Link Library Card” at least in the first mention in a document. • phone numbers: They include the area code as part of the phone number, without parentheses: 832-393-1313. • résumé: There are two accents, over both e’s. (To make an e with an accent in Microsoft Word, go to Insert->Symbol. Use the drop-down menu to go to “(normal text)” and find the accented e.) • storytime: Although it is two words in the dictionary, we talk about storytimes as specific events. We

write it as one word. Frequently Used Terms

• Teen Read Week • titles: If the title comes before the name, it is capitalized. If it comes after the name, it isn’t. It’s preferable to put titles before the name, thus avoiding excessive use of commas. Deputy Director of Library Administration Roosevelt Weeks Roosevelt Weeks, deputy director of library administration, HPL’s deputy director of library administration is Roosevelt Weeks. • URLs: Short for “Uniform Resource Locator,” the URL is the thing we’re all familiar with that starts with www or http://. It can also be called a Web address. All URLs should be always italicized. Web addresses are not words in English, so like foreign phrases, they are italicized. • For URLs that start with www: Leave off the http:// unless it isn’t an http://. Sometimes URLs are pointing towards a secure server (like the HPL intranet). In that case, the letters preceding the www will be https://. It is very important that you do not leave off the https:// if you are referring to a secure server. www.houstonlibrary.org but https://hplnet.hpl.lib.tx.us/ • For URLs that do not start with www: Keep the http:// http://chronicle.com (The Chronicle of Higher Education) http://houston.sidewalk.com (MSN’s CitySearch: Houston)

Holidays

Holiday names often appear in flyers, press releases and other library publications. Standardized use of these terms creates a more consistent look for our documents and saves editing time. • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday: The proper name of this holiday does not have a comma after “King.” We have made the decision at HPL to include “Dr.” in the listing of the holiday. • Veterans Day: The proper name of this holiday does not have an apostrophe.

Book Names, Movie Names, Magazine Titles and Exhibit Names

These titles should be italicized for printed materials and webpage listings. They should be italicized and placed within quotes for electronic newsletters and news releases.

For more information on Branding, please contact: Donna Jackson, Branding Coordinator donna.jackson@houstontx.gov 832-393-1320

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