LIBRARY CORNER | 01/08/21 |

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.&...

LIBRARY CORNER | 12/18/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 12/11/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 12/05/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 11/23/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 11/06/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 10/09/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 10/02/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/18/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/11/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/04/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 08/26/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 08/22/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 08/14/20 |

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 ...

LIBRARY CORNER | 08/07/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/31/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/20/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/20/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/04/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/26/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/19/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/12/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/05/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 05/29/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 05/22/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 05/15/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 05/08/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 05/01/20 |

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...

MOBILEPRINT SERVICE UPDATE | 04/30/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 04/23/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 04/17/20 |

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...

LIBRARY CORNER | 04/09/20 |

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...