We extend a special thank you to all the parents who brought their children to the library on Feb. 3 for “Take Your Child to the Library Day.”
It was a great turnout, and each child was given the opportunity to pick out a free book to take home. While some of the children built with Legos, others colored while yours truly read stories. Mark your calendars, as we plan on doing this again next year!
In celebrating February as the “month of romance,” all Texas County Library branches will again be offering BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK for our patrons.
Patrons may checkout a wrapped book, sight unseen until they take it home. Most will be pleasantly surprised as they are transported from their usual reads and discover a new author to add to their favorites. Much more exciting than some of the blind dates I remember!
Check out these new arrivals on the shelves: “Harbor Lights” by James Lee Burke, “Friendship Club” by Robyn Carr and “The Return of the Gods” by Jonathan Cahn.
Our Houston branch is looking for “Friends” to be a part of our “Friends of the Library” group. The time commitment is very light and to learn more just contact me at 417-967-2258.
All Texas County libraries have story times each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, appropriate for all ages. The librarians love to read and do crafts with your kiddos. Call your local branch for days and times or go to our website and view our calendar. There are also Legos and STEM kits the kids can enjoy any day of the week.
The Houston branch has gently used books for sale year round. The proceeds go towards new books!
We provide several services such as copies, faxes, scanning, wi-fi and computers for adults and kids. Library cards are free; you just need to show your ID and proof of your address.
The Houston Library is the main branch of Texas County Library and is located at 117 W. Walnut St. Business hours are 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Library staff is Tiffany Davy, Del Hicks and Darnella Robbins. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or call the library at 417-967-2258. The email address is TexasCountyLibrary@gmail.com. And be sure to LIKE our Texas County Library Facebook page!
Louise Beasley is director of the Texas County Library system. She can be reached by phone at 417-967-2258 or by email at Texascountylibrary@gmail.com. More information about the four county library branches is available online at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us.