“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”
Library News:
Libraries have always been a place for patrons to come and find the perfect stack of books to read. But technology has enabled us to use library resources in convenient and various ways these days. Visit our library to borrow a book or download Libby, SimplyE, or Hoopla today!
What’s all the hoopla about Hoopla, Libby and SimplyE? These FREE media services allow library patrons to download or stream media content. Sign into a library at your fingertips. You will have access to eBooks, audiobooks, popular music, TV shows, movies, and more. All you need is your library card and a valid email address. Need help downloading an app? See Port O’Connor’s helpful librarians for assistance.
If you are a reader who prefers to hold a borrowed book, please come and browse the shelves. Should you not find what you need, Librarian Michelle Marlin or Assistant Librarian Margaret Claiborne can easily help you borrow from another location or make suggestions depending on your reading preferences.
POC Library Hours: Phone Number: 361-983-4365
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friends of the POC Library:
The Friends of the POC library is a support group and welcome ALL who would like to join, contribute, or attend a sponsored event with this organization in supporting the POC Library for the enrichment of all ages in our community. The Friends make every effort to offer quality events for residents and the greater community. Cultivate relationships and interests by attending events regardless of how you learn about dates and times, whether you learn through word of mouth or read a publication with dates and times. Rest assured that ALL events are free, do not require “club” membership, nor are they “exclusive.”
Wednesdays:
8:00 AM-9:00 AM- Coffee & Conversation: Attend and “espresso” yourself at this weekly meeting with folks of all ages in our community.
9:30 – 10:30 Bingo for local senior citizens –but ALL AGES are welcome! Free to enter and win some great prizes. Special thanks to the generosity of the noted sponsors.
• April 12th : Bingo sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
• April 19th: Bingo sponsored by Port Lavaca Nursing & Rehabilitation
1:00-3:30 PM- Mahjongg –Fun Fact: Mahjongg is literally translated from “sparrows.” Birds of a feather Mahjongg together. All levels accepted: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Please join us whether you require tutoring or not.
Thursdays: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM- Bridge – Two is company. Three is a crowd. Four is a Bridge Game! Anyone is welcome to play!
Specific Dates for POC Multipurpose Room
April’s Children Program was Planting and Easter Crafts. So many participants agreed that it was fun and an awesome spring activity. Many, many thanks to the numerous volunteers who help to create and serve at these community events!
Mark your calendar for the next event in May!
• 10:00 – 11:00, May 20, Saturday Children’s Event: Flowers and Planting
Planning your summer vacation? Remember that reading can take you anywhere! As soon as Calhoun County Library’s website is clear of construction, sign up for Reading is RAD – I love the 80s. (cclibrary.org). Mark your calendar for our summer programs which will begin in June and be through July on every Tuesday at 10:30 EXCEPT for the 4th of July. That program will be on Thursday, July 6th. See you there!
Submitted by Darla Miles/ Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee
Children enjoying the April Children’s Event at the Library
