Timothy Healy, former president of the New York Public Library from 1923-1992, quoted “The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff!”
Texas County Library staff, Darnella Robbins, Tiffany Davy, Del Hicks, Liza Cannon, Amy Schiess, Kathie Cox, Diana Richardson, Brandie Smith and Lee Ann Akins are nine individuals that I am so thankful for every month – not just in November! The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, and reopen on Friday the 29th. We wish all our patrons a happy holiday!
Before we know it, Christmas will be here. Mrs. Claus will be visiting Texas County library locations in Houston and Licking on Dec. 7 and Summersville on Dec. 14. Stay tuned for details.
Come check out these new arrivals.
Large print: “Uncanny Times” by L. Gilman, “The Plot Thickens” by S. Davis, “A Catered New Year’s” by Isis Crawford and “There’s a Murder Afoot” by Vicki Delany. NonFiction: “What I Ate in One Year” by Stanley Tucci, “Sony Boy – A Memoir” by Al Pacino, “Melania” by Melania Trump, and “Be Ready When the Luck Happens – Memoir” by Ina Garten.
Friends of the Library needs Friends! Ask how you can become a part of your local Texas County Library Branches Friends Group. Friends of the Library strengthens libraries’ presence in communities and helps them thrive through fundraising, volunteering, advocating and so much more.
Books make great Christmas gifts. We offer books for sale in the main entrance year-round. Come find out how you can fill a Texas County Library bag for $10 or purchase books individually for $1 each. Cash or check only and all proceeds benefit the Texas County Library. Save the date for the week of Dec. 2, as the Summersville branch will have books and treats for sale. Details to come.
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 way to go, but the contractor and library board are working hard to give Texas County a beautiful new main branch! 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.
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.
Texas County Library has e-books and audiobooks available to download for Texas County Library patrons! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us, 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.