T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library News

Mother's Day in the United States is a holiday that celebrates motherhood in general and mother's contributions to society. This holiday celebrated the second Sunday each May, is the result of a campaign by Anna Marie Jarvis. After the death of her mother on May 9, 1905, Mrs. Jarvis devoted her life to establishing Mother's Day as a national and international holiday. Jarvis's mother, named Ann Jarvis, had been active in Mother's Day campaigns for peace, worker's safety and health since the end of the American Civil War. As the custom of Mother's Day spread, the emphasis shifted from the pacifism and reform movements to a general appreciation of mothers. This year Mother's Day is on May 11th. (www.wikipedia.og) Happy Mother's Day to all our mothers.

The school year is coming to a close and summer vacation will be here soon. While parents are out looking for something fun and meaningful for your kids to do this summer, don't forget your local library. Our library offers the Texas Summer Reading Club for kids' ages 3- 11 and Texas Teens Read for teen's ages 12-18. These programs encourage kids and teens to read throughout the summer through incentives and rewarding activities. Participation in these programs is absolutely free to the public. Registration will begin on May 19, 2008 here at the library. For more information contact us at 936-829- 5497.

If you haven't seen the old library building in a while, you would be surprised. Everyday it is growing and changing by leaps and bounds. There are a lot more walls up since it was mentioned in last week's column. Rooms and offices are starting to take shape on the inside of the structure as well. This past week saw the removal of the sidewalk and covering on the south end of the building. What a glorious sight! We can't wait for the finished product so we can move back home.

Library Closing: The Library will be closed on May 24 - May 26 in observation of Memorial Day.

Spring Schedule: Monday 9:00-7:00, Tuesday - Friday 9:00-5:30, and Saturday 10:00- 2:00.

Have a great week!