“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”
Library News:
POC Library Hours:
Phone Number: 361-983-4365
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. . Mark your calendar for these special dates for Summer Reading Program (SRP) on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 6 Crescendo Kids *July 6 Pasta Time (Thursday)
•June 13 Texas Floating Classroom *July 11 Creepy Crawlers
•June 20 John’s Got Magic *July 18 Rad Robots
•June 27 Cool Crochet *July 25 Summer Reading Program Awards
Other special events from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• June 10 – Summer Movie Day with popcorn and snacks provided
o June 10th (following movie) – Parks & Wildlife Water Safety
• July 15 – Summer Movie Day with popcorn and snacks provided
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 an event. We support the POC Library Branch for the enrichment of our community. ALL events are free, open to all ages and do not require membership. Cultivate relationships and interests by attending sponsored events. (Hint: Check our Facebook page, Port O’Connor Library Branch, for upcoming events that will interest you!)
Many thanks to the Matagorda Bay Pilots for donating the tugboat replica Carl for display purposes in the Multipurpose Room.
(L-R: Assistant Librarian Margaret Claiborne, Pilot Frank Byrne, Pilot Mike Clifton and Librarian Michelle Marlin).
Wednesdays:
8:00 a.m -9:00 p.m.- Coffee & Conversation – You MAY not be a coffee drinker but are likely to “perk” up with a few minutes dedicated to neighbors and friends.
Many thanks to Mrs. Edna Payne for the quilt donation to the Coffee & Conversation group on April 12th. Our community appreciates your generosity and your craft. The winner for the drawing was Mary Ann Claiborne
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.- Bingo for local senior citizens but ALL ages are WELCOME! You MAY be a lucky winner! Special thanks to the generosity of the noted sponsors.
• May 10th: Bingo sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
• May 17th: Bingo sponsored by Port Lavaca Nursing & Rehabilitation
1:00-3:00 p.m.- Mah Jongg – Make our MAY by attending! Did you know that Mah Jongg is a tile-based game and has been played throughout the world since the early 20th century. ALL are welcome to play!
(L-R: Darla Miles, Ursula Price, Nancy Ladshaw and Kaleigh McCauley)
Thursdays: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.- Bridge – MAY the strategy be with you as you join the fun. Beginners welcome!
According to www.worldbridge.org, “It is believed that Bridge can enhance team spirit, socialization, the development of mental abilities and helps the brain to stay young and healthy.”
Specific Dates for POC Library Branch Multipurpose Room
Mark your calendars for the annual meeting. This year The Friends are excited to honor three of our founding directors/members and the 2022-23 volunteers who assist with library services and programs. Please consider joining us to see evidence of our goals and visions that enrich our community. If you are interested in learning more about us, please research us at www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org or message us at libraryfriendspoc@gmail.com
Annual Meeting, Monday, June 19th
• 5:30 – 6:30 Social
• 6:30 – 7:30 Annual meeting
Submitted by Darla Miles
Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee
