El Paso Public Library

 

New Texas Government Publications @ Your Library

Have you visited the Government Documents Section of your library lately?  Stop by and see the wide range of information provided by your Texas State Government.  Many items can be checked out with your library card!
 

June 2007

 Texas publications

Look Below This month we are highlighting our magazines. They can be found on the main floor of the Downtown (Main) Library in the magazine section, and they are available for use in the library.
**Horizons (Texas County & District Retirement System)
  Ever wonder what rodeo clowns do? The Spring issue has a story about how one man became a rodeo clown.
   
Star Date (McDonald Observatory, University of Texas at Austin)
  The May/June issue highlights four new astronomy books that are coming out this summer. There are also constellation charts to help with summer stargazing.
   
Texas Child Care (Texas Workforce Commission)
  The Spring issue gives tips for helping children celebrate holidays and how to incorporate reading aloud into classroom activities. There is also a helpful section for parents on how to avoid verbal abuse.
   
Texas EMS (Texas Dept. of State Health Services)
  The March/April issue has important information about recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse.
   
Texas Highways (TxDOT)
  Planning on doing some hiking this summer? Check out the May issue to see a list of the top ten hiking spots across the state of Texas.
   
Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine (Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.)
  The May issue is all about birds—learn more about hawks, orioles, and migratory birds that pass through Texas. There is also a calendar of birding events taking place across the state.
   
**Wingtips (TxDOT, Aviation Division)
  The February/March issue has an interesting article on the transportation of organ and tissue donations from Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX.
   

Publications marked with ** are found in the basement of the Downtown (Main) Library and are available for checkout.

For a complete list of new publications, send an email to Lisa Kidder-Lopez
KidderLM@elpasotexas.gov or call 543-5474 for more information.
 
 June 4, 2007