HPL invites the community to a moderated conversation with local author and educator Jennifer Mathieu. Mathieu will discuss her new novel The Faculty Lounge, which unveils the real-life challenges and joys of educators in a Texas public high school. Attendees will hear a different side of school life, written from an insider's perspective, in this story of the power of human connection.
This event takes place on January 25, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Walker Neighborhood Library at 11630 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX, 77035 and will also be livestreamed on HPL's Facebook and YouTube pages. Attendees are encouraged to register online. The event is part of HPL's Reading Local series, which highlights Houston-area authors by allowing them to share their work with the public. Local bookseller Brazos Bookstore will be onsite with books available for purchase and signing.
About Jennifer Mathieu
Jennifer Mathieu is the critically acclaimed author of seven novels for young adults including Moxie, which is now a major motion picture directed by Amy Poehler. The Faculty Lounge is her first novel for adults. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. A former journalist, Mathieu is a graduate of Northwestern University and has been a teacher for nearly twenty years. She lives with her family in Houston.
Houston Public Library (HPL) is preparing to launch a new state-of-the-art TECHLink at its Vinson Neighborhood Library location. The new technology center will replace Vinson's existing HPL Express area, which will be closed in preparation for construction at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 25. During the construction period, some sections of the library will be inaccessible. However, most of the operations will remain open at Vinson, one of South Houston's busiest neighborhood libraries, located in the Hiram Clarke Multi-service Center at 3810 W. Fuqua St.
TECHLink Vinson, expected to open in the fall of 2025, will span 3,480 square feet and offer a range of functional and creative resources designed to support the next generation of innovators, designers, and entrepreneurs.
Key features will include:
“I always look forward to seeing our customers’ creative wheels turning and formulating plans once they recognize all of the technologies and equipment that they can freely access,” said Roland Lemonius, TECHLink Division Manager. “Being able to enhance their quality of life in this way along with our other library services is very rewarding.”
This new addition will be the fifth TECHLink center, furthering HPL’s commitment to empower the community through technology, innovation, and collaboration for all ages and skill levels. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to unleash your creativity!
Want a sneak peek? Take a virtual 360 tour of TECHLink Dixon here.