The new library being built in Houston has windows and doors now.
This is so exciting, and we love hearing from the community and all throughout Texas County about how excited you are, too! The question we get asked most is “when will the building be finished?” While there is no set date yet, we are hopeful that by the summer we will be able to start moving in.
For a $500 or more donation to the library foundation, your name can be placed on our donor wall as thanks for helping us achieve this wonderful dream.
“Blind Date with a Book” continues at all Texas County libraries. The staff has created a display of books for you to check out, not knowing the title but just a clue on the front of the book. Come check it out! Thank you, patrons, for making this a BIG hit every year.
Texas County Library locations will celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, Feb. 22, between 10 a.m. and noon. Families can stop in for a “Bee Your Best” themed story time, craft and free book!
Come check out these new arrivals:
FICTION: “The Lodge” by Kayla Olson, “The Boyfriend” by Freida McFadden, “All This & More” by Peng Shepherd and “The Oliarch’s Daughter” by Joseph Finder.
LARGE PRINT: “The Woman Who Went For Broke” by C.K. Crigger.
CHILDREN: “Margharet’s Unicorn” by Briony May Smith.
Friends of the Library need Friends! Ask how you can become a part of your local Texas County Library branch’s Friends group. Friends of the Library strengthens libraries’ presence in communities and helps them thrive through fundraising, volunteering, advocating and so much more.
Story times for children are at all Texas County branches. Times and days are listed on our website or call your local branch for details.
Texas County Library has e-books and audiobooks available to download! 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. 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.