The Pasadena Public Library aims to provide every Pasadena citizen with access to reading materials, computer programs, and other educational tools, and based on the positive reviews from its many visitors, the library is an asset to the community.

This expansive library boasts an impressive 145,000 books over its two locations, as well as a large selection of CDs, DVDs, audio books, and even e-books to keep up with the latest technological advancements. All it takes is a library card to receive access to the public library’s Wi-Fi network, the 27 computers in the Business Center, and its printing services, as well. These areas can help the city’s residents to find a job, work on homework, or just browse the web. The library also offers educational classes for adults, story hours for children, and wholesome game nights for teens.

The Pasadena Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed Sundays.

Pasadena Public Library
1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Drive
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 477-0276
www.ppltx.net

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Traditional Italian food traditions revolve around friends, family, and a love of cooking, and that’s exactly how Pasadena’s Napoli Italian Restaurant operates. This authentic Italian restaurant serves all of its dishes family-style—how they’re served in Italy—and the menu includes Northern and Southern Italian dishes that have been around for generations.

Every meal starts with complimentary bread and olive oil seasoned with garlic and parmesan, as well as a warm greeting from the restaurant’s staff. Popular dishes include the fettuccine Alfredo, chicken piccata and traditional spaghetti and meatballs, and Napoli offers take-out on any of its menu items. The atmosphere is relaxed and ideal for large family gatherings, but the dim lighting and upstairs lounge area make Napoli ideal for date night, too.

Napoli Italian Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Napoli Italian Restaurant
4450 East Sam Houston Parkway South
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 998-2223
www.napolirestaurants.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/original-napoli-by-papa-zack-pasadena

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When you think of the easiest baked goods to make at home, pies usually aren’t top on the list. After rolling the dough, making the filling, and adding all that elaborate crust decoration, making a pie seems downright difficult. This delicious Black Forest Ice Cream Pie recipe is so simple, it will put all of your pie-baking fears to rest.

Black Forest Ice Cream Pie

12 sugar ice cream cones, broken into pieces
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pint chocolate chip ice cream
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cherries, pitted (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

For detailed instructions on preparing this Black Forest Ice Cream Pie, visit Oprah.com.

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