The Grand-Re Opening of Moore Memorial Library was a great success! Thousands of people through-out the day came to visit and see all the beautiful changes made. Upon entering the library, you find yourself in a brand-new lounge area, with plenty of seating where you can charge your phone. Some food and drink are allowed in this area and there are new top-of-the-line vending machines in the entryway.
The shelves along the side wall hold the New Book collection. Grab a book, take a seat and enjoy! The new and improved Children’s area is magical. There are many fun and colorful areas for children to curl up in and enjoy the wonderful world of reading.
There is new, comfortable furniture placed throughout the department and places to play. The portals set into the walls add to this sense of wonder.
Do you need a quiet place to study or to meet with a small group? They now have two small study rooms and two larger group meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology. These rooms can be reserved one week in advance for two-hour sessions.
There is so much more to see that you if you have not already visited, get there soon!
Spring Reading Program ~ From March 9th until April 4th, kids ages 5 – 12 can participate in the Spring Reading Program!
By reading 10 books or reading for 2 1/2 hours and turning in their logs, kids can receive a prize and an entry into a prize drawing! The more completed logs turned in, the more chances to win!
Learn to eat healthy. Join one of the fabulous Nurse Practitioners from the Galveston County Health District and participate in the county-wide Healthy Eating-Active Living Initiative.
Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 AM
Moore Memorial Public Library is unveiling a pilot adult volunteer program in Spring 2020. Get involved on the ground floor! Be actively engaged in the community! They will provide training for all tasks. Possible tasks, depending on interest and skill (task descriptions are subject to change), include: ∙ Local History Aide – assists with digitizing, cataloging, adding items to digital catalog, setting up exhibits and programs, and/or creating finding aides. ∙ Special Programs Assistant – assists with setting-up & breaking-down of a special program, greeting patrons upon entry to program, and/or filming or taking photos of event. ∙ Shelf Reader – assists with checking that materials on shelves are in the proper place. ∙ Book Cleaner – assists in the upkeep and maintenance of collection appearance. Future Outreach Projects include: ∙ Pilot Tutoring program – Tutor Math & Reading to students K-3rd grade. ∙ Senior Book Buddies – Visit local assisted living center with pre-selected materials for residents. ∙ Offsite Free-Library Assistant – Assist with upkeep & stocking of offsite free-libraries. ∙ Library Ambassadors – Assist with outside event & help represent the library to various community organizations. ∙ Storyteller – assists children’s programming to create interactive Reading/Storytime experiences. For more information call (409) 643-5974 or email jmatos@texascitytx.gov
Members of The Texas City Garden Club stand in front of the planters at Moore Memorial Library. The Garden Club will be sponsoring and caring for the plants…bringing Texas City one more “Spot of Beauty”.
Pictured L-R: Ruth Tobey, Legia Slattery, Judy Dowdy, Debbie Davila, Tessa O’Neal, Bridget Buffa, Barbara Smith, Anne Baily, Marinel Parks, Marilee Stripling, Nancy Heard, Joy Steinbach
The Friends of Moore Memorial Library held their Annual Meeting on March 2. Library Director Luke Alvey-Henderson delivered a “State of the Library” address, and Mayor Matt Doyle talked about the “State of Texas City”.
The Friends group raises funds for the library to assist with additional library purchases. The Friends have helped buy benches, shelving, LEGO Mindstorms robots, large print books for senior living centers and much more.
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~ The Library is a friend forever ~
Bridget Buffa
Moore Memorial Library
Chair – Board of Trustees
President – Friends of the Library
