Recreational

We're crazy about camping! If you are too, come by the Library on Friday, July 26th because we have the perfect program for you! We'll meet a real Park Ranger from Tyler State Park and he's gonna teach us all about camping! We'll also learn about some of the plants and animals that we might see while camping in our local state park too!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

She's back! Dru Woods is returning and she's bringing all of her marionette friends with her! This will be an interactive program filled with songs, stories, and loads of puppet fun!  You'll even get a chance to be part of the action as we make marionette magic! Won't you join us? Dru will be performing at the main branch at 10:15 AM and also at our Broughton Library branch at 1:00 PM.
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Drama, Drama, Drama!!! That’s what it’s all about as students from this summer’s Le Tourneau Drama Camps will be stopping by to perform for us! Be sure to catch this morning of theatrical fun! 
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Come one, come all to experience the magic of Brett Roberts! Brett will amaze you with his wonderful wizadry and marvelous magic! Join us in the Moeschle Room on Wednesday, July 3rd  at 10:15 AM or 11:15 AM for all the excitement!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Puppets, puppets everywhere! Join us on Wednesday, June 26th at 10:15 AM as the Sue Godsey shares all kinds of fabulous fun with puppets & stories!  It’s a morning of make-believe magic not to be missed!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Johnny Norwood is back again, by popular demand! Join us for all kinds of fun with knots and many other awesome string tricks! If you like string, this is your thing!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

If reptiles are your cup of tea, Happy Dragon is the program to see!! Join us Wednesday June 19th at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM in the Moschle Room for tons of scaly fun with the whole family! Don’t miss it!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Get your kicks with the instructors from the Longview Taekwondo Academy! They'll give us an inside look at the discipline involved in the sport of Taekwondo. If you're into Martial Arts, this one's for you!
 
*This is a Summer Reading Club (SRC) Event! Join us this summer for a collection of exciting programs on Wednesdays and Fridays!  Although the programs are geared toward children ages 5-12, all ages are welcome to attend if they can behave appropriately.  Adults who are not accompanied by a child may attend summer programs if space permits.  Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendance is limited to room capacity for all programs.

Summer Reading Club (SRC) is almost here and this year will be better than ever! The theme? Camop Read-A-Lot!
We're kicking it off in style with a party on the Library Plaza, Wednesday, June 12th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Register for Summer Reading Club, play in fun foam and enjoy free popcorn, face painting and other activities. Please contact the Children’s Desk at 903-237-1345 for more information.

Join us on Thursday, May 16th, for our Magical May event! Magician Byron Horne will be here to entertain us with more than just tricks up his sleeve! With his silly sense of humor and amazing antics, his surprise-filled show is a must see!

We'll be clowning around in the Moeschle Room at 7:00 PM so bring the whole family! Don't be late to this exciting event or you'll be sorry!