Calendar of Events

Author David Brown will join be here On Wednesday, May 29th, to talk about his book Gone at 3:17. The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History. Brown's book is all about the 1937 explosion at a school in New London, Texas. A former reporter for the Longview News Journal, Brown has extensively researched the material for this book on both professional and personal levels.

The presentation will begin at 10:30 AM and a book signing will follow. Brown will have a limited number of books on hand to sell but it is recommended that interested patrons purchase copies ahead of time and, if desired, bring them to the presentation to have them signed. For people interested in reading the book ahead of time but don't wish to purchase, we do have two copies available for checkout at the Library!  

This class is designed as an introduction to word processing using Word 2007.  Students will learn the basic tools of Word 2007 and practice selecting text, modifying text, cutting and pasting, opening a file, and saving a document.  Spelling and grammar checks, paragraph options, and alignments buttons will be discussed.  Hands-on exercises will include editing a pre-existing document and creating a party invitation.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse.  Beginner class.
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

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.

This class offers students advanced practice in inserting columns, borders and footnotes, and adjusting margins.  Hands-on exercise includes creating a newsletter type article with pictures, columns, table, and page border.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse, and has taken the Word I & II classes.  Intermediate class.  
 
Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

This class will offer students an opportunity to become familiar with spreadsheets.  They will learn what a spreadsheet is and some common uses for them.  Using hands-on exercises the students will create a simple budget spreadsheet and an electronic checkbook.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse.  Beginner class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

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.

This class will offer students a review of the skills learned in Excel I and introduce them to inserting cells, sorting data, formatting spreadsheets, and entering formulas.  Hands-on exercises will include changes to pre-existing spreadsheets.  This class assumes the student has some experience with Windows and using a mouse, and has taken the Introduction to Excel class.  Intermediate class. 

Classes are FREE but we do ask that you call (903) 237-1354 or stop in and register in advance. Also, if you sign-up for a class and cannot make it, please be considerate and call and cancel with us so that we may give your spot to someone else. We hate turning away people, as many of our classes do fill up!

Does sword fighting captivate you? Do you dream of being a knight and fighting battles with your sword? Join us on Friday, June 28th for a spectacular sword fighting demonstration by the Fellowship of the Christian Swordsmen! They'll be starting at 10:30 AM so don't be late!
 
*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.

City offices and library will be closed. Longview Transit will be closed. Trash will be collected as normal.

Join us on Monday, July 8th for Cool School w/ Ms. Maria! No worries, this is not your typical school- this one is really fun! Ms. Maria is very entertaining and she won't be sending anyone to the principal's office!
Cool School is an interactive musical program where YOU get to be the star of the show! Filled with upbeat music and fun songs, Ms. Maria keeps everyone smiling and laughing. An exciting multicultural program, parents enjoy it as much as the kids! If Ms. Maria keeps your kids begging for more, she has CDs available!
(*Please note this is a MONDAY night program!)
 
*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.

He's wild, he's crazy, he's BAD KITTY...and he's coming to the Longview Public Library!!!! Join us on Wednesday, July 17th for a very exciting meet and greet with author Nick Bruel! Creator of the Bad Kitty series of books about a little black kitty who is not nice but naughty!  Nick will tell us how Bad Kitty was created and how kids can grow with her as she stars in both easy readers and chapter books! Nick also illustrates the Bad Kitty books!
As a special treat, 10 lucky Summer Reading Club participants who are current on their reading will get to have lunch with Nick!
*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.
 

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.

City offices and library will be closed. Trash will not be collected.