July activities and new selections

The first half of the year went by so quickly, and as I write this it’s July 1st!

All Texas County Library Branches will be closed to observe Independence Day, Thursday, July 4.  Happy birthday America!  We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday!

Our challenge portion of Summer Reading Program has ended. Congratulations to the kids who participated, and especially to those who finished.  Thank you to all the businesses that donated funds to help us with Summer Reading!

Extra activities are coming up in July for all ages. All branch schedules will be posted on our website and Facebook.

Here is the schedule for the Houston branch:

•Thursday, July 11, 10 a.m. – Meet Smokey Bear.

•Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m. – United States Bingo with Ms. Louise.

•Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Adventure Creating with LEGO and STEM kits.

•Monday, July 29, 1:30 p.m. – Foreign Language Fun with Mr. Del.

New fiction additions in Houston: “Eruption” by Michael Crichton and James Patterso, “Flashpoint” by Catherine Coulter, “Pitch Dark” by Paul Doiron and “Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand.

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 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 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 , call the library at 417-967-2258 or email TexasCountyLibrary@gmail.com. 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 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 .

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