Posted on: January 8, 2021
GREAT BOOKS AND MOVIES TO START 2021
Hello, 2021! While we don’t expect someone to wave a magic wand, we’re all hoping for a healthier new year. We’re looking forward to resuming extended hours and programs as soon as we can.&...
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
HOLIDAY HOURS AND GREAT BOOKS
While this is a highly unusual holiday season, it’s still a time to celebrate and be thankful for the good things that have happened to us this past year. We all wish you the best of everything, especially health, as...
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Posted on: December 11, 2020
THE SEASON'S BESTSELLERS
The Christmas season is a big season for book publishers. You’ll see more big books this time of the year and it’s a great time to look at them as gifts. Here’s a list of this week’s...
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Posted on: December 5, 2020
CHRISTMAS STORIES, FUNNEL CAKES AND LIGHTS
The Christmas decorations in Mount Pleasant are absolutely beautiful! We’re hoping that MP can build on this and make our little city the Christmas Capitol of East Texas. Go out and enjoy the lights on t...
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Posted on: November 23, 2020
CURBSIDE DELIVERY STILL AVAILABLE MONDAY-FRIDAY
Once again, let me remind you that we’re still doing curbside delivery Monday through Friday at noon and five p.m. Not everyone is comfortable coming into the building and we understand that. Please...
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Posted on: November 6, 2020
PICK UP SOMETHING GREAT TO READ...
Once again, I am late to the party. For several years I’ve been reading reviews on Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache books. The reviews have been so good that this is a series I’ve recommended...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
STORY TIME ON THE MOVE
Story Time is moving back to the library. Join Ms. Natalie Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the library garden for stories and more. While you’re here, check out some wonderful books to read aloud to those little people. Some of my be...
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Posted on: October 2, 2020
FALL IS GREAT FOR BOOKS
We’re loving this fall weather! For years I have told my husband that it’s a good thing I forget how hot and humid summers are in Texas. If I remembered, I’d be out of here. I’m so grateful th...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO VISIT THE LIBRARY
The library is open Monday through Friday from 9-6. We’re looking forward to extending our hours and, hopefully, we’ll be able to do that soon. Remember that we still offer curbside deliv...
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Posted on: September 11, 2020
NOT JUST BOOKS, WE HAVE A GREAT DVD LIBRARY...
I would vote to keep this beautiful weather, if we could. It seems that Texas always teases us with fall in September. We can always hope.
By now, I’m sure you realize there is absolutely nothing to w...
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
IF YOU LIKED THAT, YOU’LL LOVE THIS
The rain held off long enough for Natalie to do Story Time in the Park this week. She had a great group of kids and parents. We plan to continue offering these story times, weather permitting. Bring your presch...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
RETHINKING DECISIONS, HOPE AND A GOOD MYSTERY
Why is the first sentence in any writing project the hardest to write? It was so easy when I could begin with an activity calendar for the next week. It’s not as easy now. Like everyone else, we are s...
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Posted on: August 22, 2020
HALL OF FAME AUTHORS
Our September Library Reads list arrived yesterday and there are some great books on the way. Six Hall of Fame Authors have books on the list, including Fredrik Backman’s Anxious People. “What happens when a group o...
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Posted on: August 14, 2020
SUMMER FUN IN THE PARK
I have always believed that if you can be anything, be kind. Today I’m feeling if you can be anything, be brief. So, here goes brief.
Natalie’s Story Time in the park is going so well. She is there each Tuesday at ...
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Posted on: August 7, 2020
LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS
Never ask a librarian for book suggestions, unless you have some time on your hands. I found that is also applies to your grown children. My sons are twins and both love to read in two different ways. Kyle prefers a real bo...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
CURL UP IN A COOL PLACE AND READ A BOOK
Every winter I forget what Texas summers are like. Every July I’m reminded just how hot it gets. Hope you’re finding a cool place to read good books.
Speaking of good books, there are four new book...
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
GRAB AND GO BAGS STILL AVAILABLE...
Story Time in Caldwell Park continues throughout the summer Tuesdays at 11 a.m. We’re seeing that a lot of our “littles” are taking advantage of the splash pad after Story Time. While you&am...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
HOW ABOUT A THRILLING READ?
Each month we receive a magazine called Book Page. The Friends of the Library provide it for everyone who comes through the library. There is always a stack of them in the new books display. Book Page pointed out that J...
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Posted on: July 3, 2020
WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Usually, writing about library activities is easy because so much is happening in the library during the summer. Not so this summer. We’re busy, but we miss all the kids and daily in-house activities we have with them. It&am...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
NEW STORY WALK THIS WEEK...
While I’ll be the first to admit that summer programs have changed drastically, I’ll also be the first to tell you we still have some terrific things going on for kids. Check out Caldwell Park. A new Story Wa...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
KICK OFF OF SUMMER PROGRAMS...
Grab and Go Children’s Programming kicked off this week. You can always find more information about the children’s programs on Facebook, but this year we’re making adjustments by moving our progr...
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Posted on: June 12, 2020
NEW CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK...
Several folks have called recently and asked about the books we put in our reviews. All of the reviews from the Library List are for books coming out in the following month. At the end of the review, you&am...
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
WE’RE HAPPY TO SEE YOU IN THE LIBRARY
Folks are beginning to find the library again and, I’m happy to say, everyone has been understanding about the new “rules” that are in place until things move toward normal. Plea...
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
A STRANGE BUT GOOD WEEK...
To put it simply, this week has been strange. Don’t get me wrong, it’s been a good week, but it’s been strange. We reopened Tuesday with new rules. We’ve taken temperatures, handed out sani...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
LIBRARY TO OPEN MAY 26
We’re planning to see you next week. Our doors open at 9 a.m. Tuesday and here’s what you’ll find when you visit: We have hand sanitizer for you at the door. We’ll check your temperature and ma...
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
HOPING TO OPEN SOON...
We can’t promise you that this won’t change, but we are hoping to open Tuesday, May 26. The date still depends on the local Covid numbers. Until then, please continue to call or email us with your book, DVD and CD...
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Posted on: May 8, 2020
CURBSIDE FOR NOW, PRECAUTIONS WHEN WE OPEN...
We want to keep you all up on what’s going on in the library and what we expect to happen. We are continuing curbside service and waiting for the governor’s talk on May 18. So, I can&rsq...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
Folks are calling and asking about our reopening plans, so here they are: While most Texas libraries have been totally closed, we have been offering curbside delivery and mobile printing. Wifi has been, and will continue to be, accessible outside the buil...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR MOBILEPRINT SERVICE CUSTOMER
If you are a MobilePrint Service Customer who is experiencing broken web links when printing via a website, here’s the solution.
A security update implemented by HP PrinterOn on April 1st will c...
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Posted on: April 23, 2020
Curbside Delivery Recommendations...
Do you feel like we’re frozen in time? I go to work every day and stay busy, but then I catch myself confused about the day of the week. We all agreed that it seems like we’re liv...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
MORE OF OUR FAVORITES...
Many of you are taking advantage of our curbside delivery and that makes us happy! We’re not accustomed to working “alone”, so seeing you brightens our day. If you haven’t used our pick-up se...
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Posted on: April 9, 2020
WE’RE NOT SERVING FRIES...
To say that it’s quiet in here is an understatement. Instead of wishing for a little peace and quiet, I would gladly love to hear the sound of children and adults laughing and talking as they go about their bu...
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