City Departments/Library
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Rebecca Pool
Director of Library Services
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Deer Park Public Library
3009 Center
Deer Park, Texas 77536
Phone: 281.478.7208
Email: rpool@deerparktx.org
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Rebecca Pool began her career with the City of Deer Park in 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas. She has earned a Law degree and a Masters of Library and Information Science also from the University of Texas. She is a member of the Texas Library Association, the State Bar of Texas Association, the American Library Association and the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association where she serves as Secretary. Rebecca also serves on the Houston Area Library System Planning Committee and she is a member of Deer Park Rotary Club where she serves as Program Director. |
| The Deer Park Public library is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library houses a collection of more than 69,000 print materials on a wide variety of subjects. Other collections are video and audio cassettes, periodicals, large-print books, business reference and general reference books, Cliff Notes, pamphlets, maps and newspapers. |
Services provided by the library include reference service, inter-library loans, self-service copying and audio/video equipment rental. The Friends of The Deer Park Public Library have provided a rental typewriter for $2.00 an hour and a personal computer for $2.00 an hour plus an additional 20 cents per page for printing. |
Starting a Business, What You Need to Know - In this seminar you will learn to assess your personal skills and experience, the market potential of your idea, general rules for operating a small business and sources of funding. More Info...
Youth Services
Storytime – The Winter/Spring Storytime Session will continue through April. Storytime incorporates books, fingerplays, songs and activities to promote interest in reading and lifelong learning.
Toddler Storytime is presented on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. for children up to 3 ½ years old. Stories and activities during the 20 – 30 minute session are designed to encourage a love for books and language, increase attention span, and develop basic social skills. Parents/Caregivers are required to stay with the toddler and help them participate in the program.
Preschool Storytime for children 3 ½ to 6 years old is presented on Thursday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Children listen to stories and participate in group activities. A craft often enhances the story theme.
PreTeen Programs (Suggested for ages 7 – 12) - Craft programs will be offered at 4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays.
- January 9th - Dragon Craft
- February 6th - Valentine Craft
- March 5th - St. Patrick’s Day Craft
- April 2nd - Spring Craft
Adult Services
Upcoming Mystery book club dates and reading selections
August 14, 2007 Quirky Western Mysteries At 6:00 p.m.
Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
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Bone Dry by Ben Rehder
September 11, 2007 WW II Intrigue At 6:00 p.m.
Cold Harbour by Jack Higgins
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The Foreign Correspondent by Alan Furst
October 9, 2007 Florida fun At 6:00 p.m.
Solomon vs. Lord by Paul Levine
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Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
November 13, 2007 Mysteries set on a train At 6:00 p.m.
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood
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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Feel free to come having read both, one or neither of the books
Coming Soon! New Books by Your Favorite Authors:
Blaze by Richard Bachman/Stephen King
Bobbie Faye’s Very (Very, Very, Very) Bad Day by Toni McGee Causey
Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
Critical by Robin Cook
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockman
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
Justice Denied by J.A. Jance
Quantico by Greg Bear
Secret Hangman by Peter Lovesey
Simple Gifts by Lori Copeland
The Lady in Blue: A Novel by Javier Sierra
Not Just Books Any More!
More Downloadable Audiobooks
In October, there will be more downloadable audiobooks available to you from OverDrive. To find out more information, just stop by the Library. Then listen and enjoy 24/7 wherever you are without making additional trips to the Library.
Online Information Resources
Do you need quality information for a project or paper? The Library offers magazines, newspapers, and other useful information online. From homework help to health issues to small business resources — whether you’re researching or just reading for enjoyment — Deer Park Public Library’s online resources are the safe, free, reliable alternative to hit-or-miss web surfing. Visit the Library online at http://catalog.library.deerparktx.org/polaris/ and discover the digital possibilities just waiting for you. From the Library's homepage click on Search and then on the following webpage click E-Sources. With remote access all you need is a current library card and access to the Internet. Please stop by the Library to obtain login and password information. |
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