Plenty to consider at the library

The Texas County Library’s Summer Reading Program theme for 2024 is “Reading Is a Passport to Countless Adventures.”

Registration has closed, but kids can still attend activities in June and July. Look for the schedule on our website and Facebook.

Our Houston Librarian, Tiffany Davy, just finished reading a terrific book and highly recommends it. Here is her review.

“The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell.

This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!  At last, a baking show with a murder; cleverly constructed so we not only wonder who the murderer is, but who will be the victim.

A fantastically fun mystery with a perfect setting. It’s Knives Out meets Agatha Christie.

A deliciously entertaining whodunit; charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery.

New additions to the Houston shelves:

•Large Print – “Thrill of the Hunt” by Rita Mae Brown; “The Hidden One” by Linda Castillo

•Fiction – “Death Behind Every Door” by Heather Graham; “You Like it Darker” by Stephen King; “Long Time Gone” by Charlie Donlea; and “One Perfect Couple” by Ruth Ware.

The Summersville Library’s 10th annual Cowboy Roundup is planned for Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon.  All-things-cowboy activities plus free lunch for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages is planned, compliments of the Texas County Library and Summersville Friends of the Library.

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.

The Texas County Library now has e-Books and audio books available to download! To view the catalog and download, go to our website: texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us , and 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. Check out our webpage at texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us or contact the library by phone at 417-967-2258 or by email at TexasCountyLibrary@gmail.com. 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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