The library started May off with a wonderful Book/Bake Sale.
I want to thank all the volunteers and patrons that came in to purchase books and the yummy baked goods that our patrons, Friends of the Library and Library Board, contributed. The rain put a tiny damper on the day, so we have decided to leave the book sale going through Saturday, May 10. Come in and purchase a Texas County Library bag for $10 and fill it with as many books as you can. Books make great Mother’s Day gifts!
Annual Summer Reading Program will start in June. The theme for the kids this year is “Color Our World” which will cover all things art. Registration will start May 31 and run through June 7. More details to come. We are currently accepting donations to help with costs for this program. Thank you to those that have donated so far and for helping us keep the kids reading over the summer!
The next adult book club meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Houston branch. In June, the date is Saturday the 14th. All are welcome and come prepared to discuss a recent book you have read.
Come check out these new arrivals.
FICTION: “Tough Luck” by Sandra Dallas, “The Book That Held Her Heart” by Mark Lawrence, “Shadow of the Solstice” by Anne Hillerman, “Dark Hope” by Christine Feehan and “Friends Indeed” by David Weber.
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 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.