Updates and a recommendation

As the director of Texas County Library, you would think I spend most of my time reading.

I wish that was the case. Most of my days are spent behind the scenes working to maintain the operations of the county’s four library branches so that we can provide the public the best service possible.

When I do get a chance to read, I thought I would start recommending the books that I liked for patrons to check out as well. I just finished “The Collected Regrets of Clover” by Mikki Brammer. This is the story of Clover, a Death Doula, who explores how befriending death can help enrich our lives. I liked the idea “Death Doulas” are meant to sit and listen to a person on their last days without judgment. Wonderfully written and leaves you feeling both sad and happy at the same time about death!

New additions to the Houston shelves

Fiction: “Our Little Secret” by Lisa Jackson, “Middle of the Night” by Riley Sager and “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley.

Summer Reading 2024 successfully continues and the June portion is almost over. Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page as there will still be weekly events that all are welcome to attend.

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.

Texas County Library 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 , 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 .

The post Updates and a recommendation appeared first on Houston Herald .