RAWR! into reading
RAWR means “Let’s go read” in dinosaur talk. The Van Zandt County Library has an extensive collection of children’s books.
Children that are too young for school need to be exposed to books and reading from infancy. Not only is it fun, it has been established that early reading is a positive influence on school performance. Storytime continues at 10 a.m. every Friday for preschoolers.
Support the Friends of the Library.
At 10 a.m. Oct. 12 there will be an opportunity to hear about changes in health and retirement plans that may affect you in the coming year. It is an information only program. There is nothing to buy. It is also an opportunity to become more involved in the daily operation of the Library, and to contribute (money, of course) your time and effort to continue library excellence in Van Zandt County.
New members of the Van Zandt County Library Advisory Board were seated at the September meeting. This board sets policies for library operation, with approval of the commissioner’s court. Representatives from each precinct are selected.
Recent memorials received by the Friends of the Library include, for Gertrude Yeats from Canton Coffee Club; for Nita Burrage from Sandy and Cary Hilliard and from Sylvia Barbee; for Bobbye Thurman from James and Eva Finley; and for Beth Whitaker from the Women’s League of Canton.
Memorials are used to buy books, and provide other things to the library that the regular budget does not include. The mailing address for the library is P.O. Box 1072, Canton, TX 75103.
Browse the large print section for the rotating collection sponsored by The Tocker Foundation and administered by NETLIBS, Northeast Texas Library Association. Each selection of books remains in a library for three months, then is changed for new titles. Come enjoy them.
