Find a bargain, enrich life with reading at the VZC Library
The Storytime theme Friday, Oct 9 was pirate adventures. Children made pirate hats so they could create more “adventures” at home. Mrs. Rhonda read several books about pirates and there was plenty of “Pirate Talk by the participants.
Thursday, Oct. 22 is the big day to find out who are the lucky people that will take home the American Girl Doll, and the Chrome Notebook offered by the Friends of the Van Zandt County Library.
New Advisory Board members will begin their terms at the regular meeting Oct. 22. Their job is to keep policies up to date and to advise the commissioners court of needs and any problems with the library.
Preschoolers Storytime continues to be well attended. The Oct. 23 theme is “llama, llama.” It is a great way to encourage love of books. Studies show that children who are introduced to reading early are more successful in the classroom.
At 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 24, the Genealogy Society will be back in the Buchanan Room for their regular meeting. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Memorials received by Friends of the Library lately include, for Nita Burrage from Gerry and Andrea Cannaday and Phil and Kay Sartin; and for Kathy Yancey and Beth Whitaker from Bob and Sandra Giles.
The library staff is diligent in keeping decorations relevant to the various seasons and holidays. Voice your appreciation.
Remember, Thursday is late day at the library. The library opens at noon and closes down at 8 p.m.
If the library is closed the answering machine will give hours of operation.
brief phone call to 903-567-4276 might save a trip.
Computer use is free. Wi-Fi is free. The cost of copies is minimal. Books and DVDs check out free. The best bargain in the county!
