Library

Need a break from the summer heat but still want some quality family time? Join us for our summer movies series "An Afternoon At The Movies!"
 
Every Thursday in June and July (except 4th of July), we will gather in the Moeschle Room for a movie at 1:30 PM.
 
From beasts, witches and spies to cats, dogs, toys and more, there will be a new adventure each week. All of the movies will be fun for the whole family and they're all popular titles.
 
*Due to copyright restrictions, we can't publicize the names of the movies, but to see what's playing, give us a call or stop by each week. It's gonna be fun for adults and kids alike and we're way cheaper than going to the theatre!

Need a break from the summer heat but still want some quality family time? Join us for our summer movies series "An Afternoon At The Movies!"
 
Every Thursday in June and July (except 4th of July), we will gather in the Moeschle Room for a movie at 1:30 PM.
 
From beasts, witches and spies to cats, dogs, toys and more, there will be a new adventure each week. All of the movies will be fun for the whole family and they're all popular titles.
 
*Due to copyright restrictions, we can't publicize the names of the movies, but to see what's playing, give us a call or stop by each week. It's gonna be fun for adults and kids alike and we're way cheaper than going to the theatre!

Need a break from the summer heat but still want some quality family time? Join us for our summer movies series "An Afternoon At The Movies!"
 
Every Thursday in June and July (except 4th of July), we will gather in the Moeschle Room for a movie at 1:30 PM.
 
From beasts, witches and spies to cats, dogs, toys and more, there will be a new adventure each week. All of the movies will be fun for the whole family and they're all popular titles.
 
*Due to copyright restrictions, we can't publicize the names of the movies, but to see what's playing, give us a call or stop by each week. It's gonna be fun for adults and kids alike and we're way cheaper than going to the theatre!

Library to Host Lock-in for Genealogists

Friday, July 12th, gather your research materials and head for the Longview Public Library's Genealogy/Local History Department for a night of undisturbed research from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight. The doors will be locked at 6:00pm, so be sure to be in the library before then or you'll get locked out of all the fun!

The library computers will be available for free access to the Footnote database of millions of military records, Dawes Rolls and other important records. Use Ancestry and the Heritage Quest database of Census, Revolutionary War Pension Records, the Freedman's Bank, PERSI and thousands of family history books. Search Newsbank Historical Newspapers database that has complete newspapers dating back to the 1600's! The list goes on and on and on.

You may also bring your own laptop and use the library's WiFi. Regretfully, Footnote and Ancestry are only accessible on the library computers.

Snacks & drinks will be allowed.

For more information, please call Ms. Linda Laminack at 903-237-1359.

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Here are the upcoming 2013 Summer Reading Club (SRC) Events:

JUNE

19: Happy Dragon (reptiles), 10:15 & 11:15 AM

21: Stringman Johnny Norwood, 10:30 AM

26: Sue Godsey (stories & puppets), 10:15 AM

28: Fellowship of the Christian Swordsman, 10:30 AM

JULY

3: Magician Brett Roberts, 10:15 & 11:15 AM

5: Bobo the Bee Man, 10:30 AM

8: Cool School w/ Ms. Maria (music & puppets), 10:15 AM

12: LeTourneau Drama Camp, 10:30 AM

17: Author Nick Bruel (Bad Kitty series)

                  Main Branch: 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM & 4:15 PM

                  Broughton Branch: 2:30 PM

19: CBS 19 Weatherman John Adams, 10:30 AM

24: Dru Woods (puppets & music)

                         Main Branch: 10:15 AM

                         Broughton Branch: 1:00 PM

26: Park Ranger (camping, Tyler State Park, etc), 10:30 AM

31: Zooniversity* (animals), 10:15 & 11:15 AM *Ages 5 & up!

Attendance is limited to the capacity of the Moeschle Room, so get here early! SRC programs are geared toward children ages 5-12. Thank you!

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Need a break from the summer heat but still want some quality family time? Join us for our summer movies series "An Afternoon At The Movies!"

Starting next week, every Thursday in June and July (except 4th of July), we will gather in the Moeschle Room for a movie at 1:30pm.

From beasts, witches and spies to cats, dogs, toys and more, there will be a new adventure each week. All of the movies will be fun for the whole family and they're all popular titles.

*Due to copyright restrictions, we can't publicize the names of the movies, but to see what's playing, give us a call or stop by each week. It's gonna be fun for adults and kids alike and we're way cheaper than going to the theatre!

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Library to Host Lock-in for Genealogists

Friday, July 12th, gather your research materials and head for the Longview Public Library's Genealogy/Local History Department for a night of undisturbed research from 6:00 PM until 12:00 midnight. The doors will be locked at 6:00 PM, so be sure to be in the library before then or you'll get locked out of all the fun!

The library computers will be available for free access to the Footnote database of millions of military records, Dawes Rolls and other important records. Use Ancestry and the Heritage Quest database of Census, Revolutionary War Pension Records, the Freedman's Bank, PERSI and thousands of family history books. Search Newsbank Historical Newspapers database that has complete newspapers dating back to the 1600's! The list goes on and on and on.

You may also bring your own laptop and use the library's WiFi. Regretfully, Footnote and Ancestry are only accessible on the library computers.

Snacks & drinks will be allowed.

For more information, please call Ms. Linda Laminack at 903-237-1359.

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One of our Texas Teens Read (TTR) 2013 events this summer is the Gleektastic Movie Marathon!

Teens will gather in the Moeschle Room on Saturday, June 15th, at 10:30 AM for our Gleektastic Movie Marathon! We'll watch three famous & fun musicals! You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy during the movies.

Due to copyright restrictions, we can't publish the names of the musicals, but you're welcome to swing by the Youth Department and ask!

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We also have a summer reading program for young adults, ages 13 - 18! It's called Texas Teens Read and participants can earn free books and prizes and will be invited to an invitation-only After Dark Lock-In party!

All you have to do is:

1. Read at least 8 books from June 12 - August 2 (YA, adult level or graphic novels).

2. Create a shelf on www.goodreads.com called "TTR 2013" and log your books.

3. "Friend" both Monica Wood and Mackenzie Hunter so that they know you are participating and can track your progress.

Other 2013 TTR events include:

June 15: Gleektastic Movie Marathon, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

July 25: I <3 Nerds Prom, 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

This year's theme is "Summer of the Nerd" so get your geek on and join us! For more info, stop by or call 903-237-1345.

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Calling all kids, ages 5-12! Swing by the Library on or before Wednesday, June 12th and get signed up for Summer Reading Club (SRC) 2013! You can win lots of fun prizes from free food coupons to a new bike just by reading your favorite books! 

Our official SRC Kick-Off Party is also Wednesday, June 12th, from 10:00 AM - 12 Noon. We'll be out on the Library's Eastman Plaza. The fun foam is coming back, so suit up and come out to party and play! We'll have other fun, free things, too, like face painting and popcorn!

See you there!