For my first Bookends of the new year, it only seems appropriate that “resolutions” comes to mind.
The definition of resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” A resolution for me in 2025 is to read more books. This may seem an odd resolution to make for a person that works at a library but unfortunately, when I am not working, I do not read as much as I would like. What is your reading goal for 2025?
Also, my first book display for January is “New Year” themed. Come check out books with “New Year,” “Year” and “Celebration” in the title.
January is the start of much colder weather. Please call your local branch or check out our Facebook page before coming to the library. We may be closed due to inclement weather. We want all our patrons and staff to be safe and warm out there!
Book Club is at the Houston branch every month and will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. All book club dates for 2025 are listed on the library website and we welcome you to join!
Our Summersville branch is having its annual “Princess Tea Party” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Kids of all ages are welcome, and for more information contact the Summersville location at 417-932-5261.
Come check out these new arrivals: “Wind and Truth” by Brandon Sanderson; “Dark Hope” by Christine Feehan; “Overcaptain” and “From the Forest” by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
For kids: “Ollie” by Sarah Cullen; “The Truth About Dragons” by Julie Leung; “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom; and “Outside In” by Deborah Underwood.
Friends of the Library need 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.
Texas County Library has e-books and audio books 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. Library staff is Darnella Robbins, Del Hicks and Tiffany Davy.
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.