March winds have certainly not been an understatement this month.
Texas County Library sends thoughts and prayers to those in Rolla that were hit by the storm this past Saturday. The Rolla library was not hit, but to those that were, we wish them the best.
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.
From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 22, is the Houston branch spring children’s party. We will celebrate the author Mo Willems and his wonderful books about such characters as the Pigeon and Elephant. There will be stories, crafts and snacks. Please come join us for all the fun!
The next adult book club meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Houston branch. All are welcome and come prepared to discuss a recent book you have read.
Come check out these new arrivals:
FICTION: “Bridal Shower Murder” by Leslie Meier and “The Writer” by James Patterson & J.D. Barker. LARGE PRINT: “Trail of Promises” by Susan F. Craft, “Seeking Shelter” by Jeff Hobbs, “Rio Fuego” by Wayne D. Dundee, “The Sunflower House” by Adriana Allegri and “Catherine The Princess of Wales (biography) by Robert Jobson.
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 for patrons! 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. 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.