There’s always something happening at library

Memorial Day weekend is the first unofficial weekend of the summer.

The holiday is more than a time for picnic cookouts and boating. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in the service of our country. May 30, 1868, after the end of the Civil War, was the first observance. Van Zandt County Library contains many books, videos and e-books covering the subject of war. Examples include, “The Caine Mutiny” by Herman Wouk, “WW II; The Coldest Night” by Robert Olmstead, “Korean War; the Corps” by W. E. B. Griffin, “Marines ” and “American Sniper” by Chris Kyle, “War on Terrorism.”

Summer at the library is very busy. For the children, the Summer Reading Program, with this year's theme of “Exercise Your Mind...READ,” kicks off at 10 a.m. on June 10. Preschool Storytime moves to Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. on June 7 for the summer months. The second Wednesday of the month is Dog Days at the Library at 4 p.m. June 8, come and entertain some very sweet dogs by reading to them.

For the adults, the Reading Challenge will be taking place for those who love to read. Come by the circulation desk for a copy of rules and forms to keep reading records. Also, before you leave on vacation, check out some entertaining books to keep you company as you travel. New materials arrive weekly; and if the book you want is checked out, you can reserve it for the next time. 

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