It’s already June and that means Summer Reading 2025 at all Texas County Library branches!
Registration has started and runs through June 7. Parents can stop into their local branch to register children ages 3 – 15 for the June/July program: COLOR OUR WORLD which covers all things art! A calendar of events is included in the registration bag and can also be found on our website. Story Walks will not take place this summer.
Books, crafts and presenters are scheduled, concluding with an award party and gift card for those who finish the program. This is undoubtedly the favorite library activity of the year. Don’t miss the deadline to sign up! 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!
For the adult readers this summer, I have plenty of new titles coming in so please come in and check them out. If you have a special request for a book or series, just let us know.
June also means that I get to attend the Missouri Public Library Directors summer meeting. I love going to this conference to hear from the state on library issues as well as network with other directors. We share stories and tips of the trade with each other. I have found it to be a very useful tool for support and learning. This year it is in Branson and library directors from all over the state attend.
The next adult book club meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Houston branch. The following meeting is Saturday, July 12. All are welcome and come prepared to discuss a recent book you have read.
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 Librariy strengthens libraries’ presence in communities and helps them thrive through fundraising, volunteering, advocating and so much more. The next meetings are as follows: 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Houston; 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Licking; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Cabool; and 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 at Summersville.
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.