Back-to-school is here and whether home-schooled or attending public school, the library is stocked full of books to help kids of all ages with reading and learning on all topics!
All you need is a library card, and it’s as easy as A-B-C to get one. Come on in!
Dreams can become reality, and I know this to be true every time I drive past the new Houston main branch library site. Walls are going up and it is getting very exciting. There is still some ways to go, but the contractor and library board are working hard to give Texas County a beautiful new library. If you would like to contribute to the new library, there are still NAP credits available for purchase. Contact me at 417-967-2258 for information.
Yes, that IS a life-size poster of Ms. Dolly Parton in the children’s section of all Texas County Libraries! It’s to let everyone know that her Imagination Library is now being sponsored in Missouri, and every Missouri child in the state can receive a free book every month from birth until their 5th birthday!
To enroll a child, stop by any Texas County Library branch or go online to imaginationlibrary.com.
“You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.” – Dolly Parton
Come have a story and craft each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Houston library with Miss Tiffany. There are also LEGOS, STEM Kits, and kids’ computers available for fun any day we are open. Information about all the library branches can be found on our website and Facebook page.
New additions to the Houston shelves: “The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams” by Karen Hawkins, “Sandwich” by Catherine Newman, “The Hanging Party” by William Johnstone and “Harlow’s Dilemma” by AC Craft.
Thank you to our Librarians, Del in Houston and Amy in Cabool, for highlighting different authors. Check out their displays and you may find a great “new to you” author and titles to read!
Fishing poles and tackle boxes are available at all Texas County Library branches for check out. This service is courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Also at our Licking branch, you can check out birdwatching backpacks courtesy of the Rolla Ornithological Society in memory of Doc Hatch.
The Texas County Library has e-Books and audio books available to download! To view the catalog and download, go to our website – texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us – and click on “e-books,” or come by the library for assistance. Texas County Library cards are required.
The Houston Library is the main branch of the 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.
Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, call the library at 417-967-2258 or email 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 the Houston branch 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.