Happy March and happy “Read Across America Month.”
Reading is so important for all ages. I made a resolution in January that I would try to read more, and so far I am doing better than I have in the past. Whether you use our Libby for reading online or you check out books in the library, thank you for being a reader and passing your love of reading along to friends and family.
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.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, for Houston branch spring children’s party. We will celebrate the author Mo Willems and his wonderful books.
The next adult book club meets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 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: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros, “The House of my Mother” by Shari Frank, “Ghost Soldier” by Clive Cussler, “Death of a Smuggler” by M.C. Beaton, “Battle Mountain” by C.J. Box, and “High Tea and Misdemeanors” by Laura Childs. CHILDREN: “Bad Kitty-Party Animal” by Nick Bruel, “How to Catch a Groundhog” by Alice Walstead & Emma Gillette, and “What is America” by Michelle Medlock Adams.
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.