Memorial Day and Summer Reading

While May flowers come from April showers, May is also a month with the Memorial Day holiday which is a time for us to remember those who died in active military service.

In the month of May, Texas County Library branches will be displaying books that were purchased and donated in memory of persons that have passed. The library loves and appreciates this way of remembering and honoring those who had a love of reading!  Please come in and check out your local library’s display.

Texas County Library’s Summer Reading Program theme for 2024 is “Reading Is a Passport to Countless Adventures.”Books, presentations and activities will be centered around travel and information about other countries.  The program will run from         June 3 – 28. Registration run from May 28 through June 3 at all library branches (Houston, Cabool, Licking and Summersville).

With our limited budget, monetary donations in any amount would toward the program be very much appreciated. These funds will purchase books, supplies and incentives to help all kids who participate. Donations may be mailed or dropped off at any library branch, or we are happy to come pick up your monetary donation. Just phone us at 417-967-2258.

Reading really is a passport to life’s adventures, and you can play a vital part!

Fishing poles and tackle boxes are available at all Texas County Library branches for check out, courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Also at our Licking branch, you can check out birdwatching backpacks courtesy of the Rolla Ornithological Society in memory of Doc Hatch.

Houston Library is the main branch of the Texas County Library and 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. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us and be sure and LIKE our Texas County Library Facebook page!

Louise Beasley is director of the Texas County Library system. She can be reached by phone 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 .

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