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Summer Reading Challenge

Dive on in! The 2022 reading challenge for kids and adults kicked off June 6 and ends July 29. Children ages 0 to 17 are challenged to read 12 hours to earn rewards. Adults are challenged to read six books.

Register at tpl.beanstack.org. To make logging what you've read easier, download the Beanstack Tracker mobile app available for Android and Apple devices. Fine forgiveness is available for all children and adults who sign up for the reading challenge. This program is for fines accrued prior to registration for the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge and does not cover lost or damaged materials.

Rewards for Early Childhood (Toddlers and Preschoolers) and Elementary (Grades K-4) Categories:

• Book
• T-shirt
• Goody Bag
• Eligible to win raffle basket for age category

Rewards for Tween (Grades 5-7) and Teen (Grades 8-12) Categories:

• Book
• T-shirt
• Goody Bag
• Eligible to win raffle basket for age category
• Up to three additional hours may be read to earn additional prizes.

Rewards for Adults

• Free book coupon for Library Book Nook
• Eligible to win one of three raffle baskets for age category

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Programs & Events

If you need more information about any of the programs below, visit our website calendar or the programs' pages. 

Featured Programs

Axolotl Adventure

Starting June 6, search for the elusive axolotl to be entered into a drawing for your own axolotl friend!

Programs for babies to teens!

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Early Childhood | Children | Tweens | Teens

Baby Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 0 to 18 months.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 18 to 36 months.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 3 to 6 years. All ages welcome.

Makerspace Mondays

Mondays from June 13 to July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us in the Makerspace on the third floor for open maker time! Tinker, craft, build, and create to your heart's content using craft, tech, and STEAM materials.

Take-Home Kits

Kits are available on the second Monday in July for children of all ages. Kits are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Programs

July 22 at 2 p.m.: Bermuda Triangle Escape Room | Solve clues to escape the infamous Bermuda Triangle.

Adult Programs

Beginner Computer Class

Computer Lab on the third floor. Space is limited. Call the library at (903) 593-7323 to sign up.

July 6 at 9 a.m.: How Do I Back Up My Files

Yoga

Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Meditation

First and third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Makerspace.

Tai Chi

Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Quilting

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Makerspace.

Chess Club

First Saturday of each month at 10:15 a.m. in the Makerspace

East Texas Genealogical Society (ETGS) Meeting

Second Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium.

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