March came to a close and I celebrated my three years being the director of the Texas County Library.
This job has been my favorite out of all the jobs I have had in my 62 years on this Earth. I could not do it without all the terrific library staff and board. I appreciate all the patrons I have gotten to know as well. Thank you everyone!
The siding is going up on the new library and the carpet is being laid. 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.
Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, bring the kiddos to meet the Easter Bunny at the Houston branch. Get a picture and an Easter egg treat. The Cabool branch will have a “Secret Garden” party for all ages starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. There will be crafts and story time, so hope to see you there!
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: “The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits” by Jennifer Weiner, “Cold As Hell” by Kelly Armstrong and “Nobodys Fool” by Richard Russo
KIDS: Several Disney’s “Moana” books and “Bunnies on the Bus” by Philip Ardagh, and “Stretchy McHandsome” by Judy Schachner.
Friends of the Library needs 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, 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.