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A public service announcement from HFD
In the city, discharging or owning fireworks is illegal. The Fire Department will also be enforcing the ban in the Harris County limited-purpose annexation areas. Fines are $500 - $2,000 for each firework. There are no warnings. If a minor is caught with fireworks, the parent or guardian pays the fine even if they were unaware the minor owned or used fireworks. If you want to see a fireworks display, please be safe and attend one of the area’s public displays.

Spend some time at “Houston Airports Today”
Want to know more about your local airports? Catch the new episode of “Houston Airports Today” on HTV and KTBU Channel 55. The show spotlights dramatic rescues, new destinations, incredible service amenities from a new air carrier, life-saving trees, and Houston Airport System statistics. Catch it every Wednesday on HTV at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., and after City Council meetings. Or, tune in to KTBU Channel 55 every Saturday at 9 a.m., or at any time at www.fly2houston.com.

Summer reading program is family fun
This year, the Houston Public Library’s summer reading program is a fun family affair. Children and teens will receive cool incentives when they read 10 books or read for 10 hours. Children up to 12 and teenagers can register to participate. All events are free.

Adults, ages 19 and up, can also join the excitement of this year’s program that offers workshops, book discussions, and arts and crafts. Adults will also receive a great incentive for reading three books or for 10 hours.

The summer reading program runs June 1- Aug. 1. Online registration begins May 1. More than 800 programs and events will take place during the two-month program. For more details, visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

Join the celebration
On May 31, Central Library reopens its doors after a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with a dedication ceremony featuring city officials and community leaders, followed by a weekend festival featuring library tours, author readings, musical entertainment, games, crafts, and a celebration of the new world languages collection through multi-cultural dance performances and storytelling. Author appearances include mystery writer Bill Crider and novelist Anita Bunkley.

 The celebration continues at 1 p.m. June 1, when HPL kicks off its annual summer reading program with award-winning children’s authors Rosemary Wells and David Wiesner. All events are free. For more information, visit www.houstonlibrary.org or call 832-393-1313.

It’s easy being green
Contractors and residents now have help building greener: the Green Building Resource Center. Located in the Code Enforcement Building, 3300 Main Street, the center will educate the public about green building strategies. Steve Stelzer, program director, will provide optional plan review and suggest green-building strategies to the general public. Lectures and green building presentations will be scheduled periodically at the center, and residents can view displays and demonstration projects.

New programming for HTV
“Entertainment Houston,” Convention & Entertainment Facility’s new show on HTV, premiered March 2. Department newcomer and veteran producer Carol Herrera hosts the show, which offers behind-the-scenes looks at Houston landmarks such as the George R. Brown Convention Center, the new Discovery Green downtown park, the Wortham Center, Jones Hall, and the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Check www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html for dates and times.

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