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February 15th: iMac Lab Ribbon Cutting!

February 2, 2012 | 10:46am

We have some very exciting news! On February 15th we will be unveiling our brand new iMac Learning Lab!

Thanks to a joint collaboration made possible by the Junior League of Longview, the LPL Foundation, and the Friends of the Library, we have purchased 24 state-of-the-art iMac computers and built workstations for these sleek machines.

Complete with Creative Design Suite, these computers are unbeatable when it comes to graphic design and other art programs. They will be available for use by students and other patrons who can demonstrate a need for their specific use. They will not be available for playing games, checking email or for social media purposes- they are specifically for class or work purposes only!

Come help us celebrate this wonderful addition to our Library on February 15th at 11:00am as we cut the ribbon on our latest and greatest endeavor! A BIG thank you goes out to everyone who made this project possible- we love all of our supporters and couldn't function without your generous contributions!

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Super Saturday Is Skippyjon Jones On February 11th!

February 1, 2012 | 11:58am

Holy Frijoles!

February’s Super Saturday is all about Skippyjon Jones! If the fabulous feline is one of your favorites, this is a morning you can’t beat! Join us on Saturday, February 11th from 10:30am - 11:30am in the Moeschle Room for all kinds of fun with El Skippito!

See you there!

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CLOSED: MLK Jr Day Monday, January 16th

January 10, 2012 | 11:13am

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 16th. For your convenience, the book drops will remain open.

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Storytime Is Lots & Lots Of Fun!

January 4, 2012 | 12:44pm

A very popular activity here at the library, storytime is a great way to spend quality time together with your children while we do all the work! There's lots of different topics planned for 2012 and they're all lots and lots of fun! Won't you join us?

Here’s the scoop for February:

January 31 & February 1: Lions, Tigers & Bears
February 7 & 8: Black History Month
February 14 & 15: Happy Hearts
February 21 & 22: Paper, Paper Everywhere
February 28 & 29: Mighty Moose

Storytimes are as follows:

Tuesdays, 10:30 am- Toddler Storytime

                      6:30 pm- Family Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 am- All Ages Storytime

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This Saturday is... Super Saturday!

January 4, 2012 | 12:39pm

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us! January 28th is Super Saturday in the Children’s Department from 10:30am - 11:30am. Join us for loads of fun as we explore 2012: the year of the dragon and what it means to Chinese culture!

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TAB Meeting TONIGHT!

January 4, 2012 | 12:35pm

Calling all teens!

There's a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting slated for Thursday, January 12th. The meeting will take place in Miss Monica's office at 5:00pm.

If you want a say in the activities we plan and the books we carry, join TAB! It's a great way to let your voice be heard and we always have yummy treats or candy at every meeting! Come make some new friends by attending the meeting on January 12th! Remember, TAB looks great on your resume and college applications!

For more information, stop by the Children's Department or contact them at 903-237-1345.

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New Years Closing: Monday, Jan. 2nd

December 16, 2011 | 08:48am

We will be closed for the New Year's holiday on Monday, January 2nd. For your convenience, the book drops will remain open. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3rd.

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Cookbooks For Sale!

December 15, 2011 | 11:10am

Gift A Library Cookbook
A poem by Elissa Breitenstein

‘Tis the season for gift-giving,
And making resolutions for better living.
Come to the Library, if you’d be so kind,
And a solution to these goals, you will find!

We’ve got the perfect gift to put under your tree,
It can even be wrapped in festive paper for free!
At only $10.00, it’s priced just right,
Receiving the bill won’t give you a fright!

It will help make your holiday meal so rich and hearty,
And offer the perfect dish for that potluck or party!
From picky palates to culinary rookies,
There’s something for everyone from cacciatore to cookies.

So do something special and spread some cheer,
On a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!
This holiday, avoid the mall and let yourself off the hook,
Come on in and buy a Library Cookbook!

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Book Club Meets Tonight- 6:30pm!

December 12, 2011 | 12:26pm

The Informal Ladies Book Club has selected a holiday tale for their December meeting topic. They will discuss Patrick Taylor's novel An Irish Country Christmas.

The author himself is Irish and tells the tale of a young, single doctor learning his trade in a small Irish town, competing for patients and trying to make-do during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season after discovering that his love interest may not be coming home for the holidays.

The novel is a follow-up to Taylor's New York Times Bestseller, An Irish Country Doctor.

Whether or not you get around to reading the novel, the Informal Ladies Book Club would love to see you at their next meeting! They will meet here at the Library on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30pm.

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Christmas Closing: Dec. 23-26

December 12, 2011 | 12:20pm

Longview Public Library will be closed from Friday, December 23rd, through Monday, December 26th, for the Christmas Holiday. The book drops will also be closed. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, December 27th. Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah!

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