Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Sign up for library cards in September
By Faye Nichols, Library Director
September is Library Card Signup Month! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure everyone signs-up for their own library card.
Throughout the school year, public librarians and library staff will assist parents and caregivers with saving hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services for students. From free access to STEAM programs/activities, educational apps, technology workshops to the expertise of librarians, a library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available. We are happy to announce that The Gatesville Public Library has partnered with GISD to offer our digital collection to every student enrolled in school. Through the use of the Sora app from Overdrive, students can use their school credentials to check out eBooks from our library’s collection using parameters set by each campus. This also allows every student to have access to our digital collection whether they have their own library card or not.
Back by popular demand and requests to continue throughout the year, we will have our ABCs of Yoga for Kids every Monday at 10 a.m. This basic yoga class will include poses for each letter of the alphabet and the use of yoga stories with poses to act out the story. We will also throw in some nutrition tips and ways to stay healthy for kids. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to attend. Yoga mats are furnished.
EVENTS THIS MONTH
Monday, Sept. 5 Library closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 6 – 6 p.m. Mystery Book Club- We will be learning about and discussing Joe Pickett from the novels by C.J. Box.
Monday, Sept. 12 – 3 p.m. Fiber Arts for Everyone: Are you experienced in your medium, just beginning or want to learn? Come gather, visit, and work on projects. Share ideas and expertise. Knitters, crocheters, quilters and all other forms of fiber artists are welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 13– 6 p.m. Coryell County Genealogical Society will meet. Everyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 – 6 p.m. Colors & Coffee coloring group for adults.
Monday, Sept. 26 – 3 p.m. Fiber Arts for Everyone
Tuesday, Sept. 27 – 10 a.m. Books Sandwiched in Book Club, reading “West with Giraffes,” by Lynda Rutledge
Every Monday, 10 a.m. ABC’s of Yoga for Kids- Learn a yoga pose for every letter of the alphabet and some healthy eating habits!
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. Storytime for pre-K and elementary age kids
Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Mad Matters plarn party. Help is needed to flatten bags to cut in strips and loop together to make the “plarn” for crocheting the mats.
Be sure to keep an eye on our website at gatesvilletx.com/library for the latest news and our events calendar. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @gateslib. For questions or more information, call the library at 254-865-5367 or email me at fnichols@gatesvilletx.com.
