“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”

We are always delighted to see so many people utilize our library! Drop by your library often, not once in a Blue Moon. The next Blue Moon occurs at the end of this month, August 30 & 31. Fun Fact: “Once in a Blue Moon” is a phrase commonly used to describe an incredibly rare event. Blue Moons occur once every two to three years, according to NASA. Don’t let another Blue Moon pass before visiting the library.

Library News:
POC Library Hours: Phone Number: 361-983-4365
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
*Note: Closed in observance of Labor Day Holiday: Saturday – Monday, September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing Friends who provided a hot lunch after each Summer Reading Program session!

We also extend our thanks to the following people for dedicating time and materials to our community and library:

Michael Price Texana Park Nature Center
Betsy Stovall & Molly Beahm One Sound One Heart Music Therapy Services
John O’Bryant John’s Got Magic
Karen Lyssy Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office
Ryan Smiga Balloon Artist and Robotics Program
Captain Whitney Curry Texas Floating Classroom

Another HUGE thanks to the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library Branch for their support and help throughout the summer.

These programs are made possible by the generous grant from the Lewis R. and Juaniece Madden Foundation.

Megan E. Freeman brought two copies of her amazing book “Alone” to donate and discussed some exciting ideas for future programming.
According to this author, “These two librarians really prove that the library is the beating heart of any healthy community.” We appreciate the compliment!

Once again, one of our generous benefactors, Susan Wallace, made another donation along with dropping off a flower arrangement to the Port O’Connor Library Branch and the Friends of the POC Library!

Even the “small” things make such a difference. We appreciate the bookmarks donated by Carrie Rouse.

The Barnard family donated to the Kid’s Corner Art Station. These supplies will come in handy for the upcoming Children’s Program that the Friends host each month.

Wednesdays:
8:00-9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversation – Attend this weekly meeting to find out what your neighbors and community have “bean” up to lately.
9:30–10:30 AM – Bingo! Fun Fact: derived from the 17th-century English card game of whist.
Make a note for this event that follows the 8 AM coffee event on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Special thanks to the generosity of the noted sponsors.
• August 9th: Bingo sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
• August 16th: Bingo sponsored by Calhoun Home Health
1:00-3:30 PM – Mah Jongg – Did you know that Mah Jongg’s rules and objectives are like the Western card game Rummy? Both games are based on skill, strategy, and luck?
Thursdays: 1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge
Did you know playing Bridge is good for your brain? Playing Bridge provides endless learning and intellectual stimulation. Older people who play Bridge report feeling mentally sharp and believe that it prevents or delays cognitive problems. Bridge can play an immense role in keeping you mentally sharp.

Friends of the POC Library:
The Friends of the POC library is a support group and welcomes ALL who would like to join, contribute, or attend a FREE, sponsored event. Programs are for the enrichment of our community. Cultivate relationships and interests by attending events and visiting our lovely library.
The Friends are very grateful to those who contribute with time or contributions to one of the busiest hubs in the community. Thank you for helping us to maintain our mission: “To stimulate increased public usage of the library among all segments of our population, enriching the lives of the people and community of Port O’Connor, Texas and its visitors.”

An example which keeps on giving is our beautiful Nikki Campbell Memorial Garden at your Port O’Connor Library which is truly the gift that keeps on giving by nourishing and sustaining our Monarch Butterfly population.

Information on the 2023-2024 Children’s Programs will be sent home through Port O’Connor Elementary and appear on the Port O’Connor Library Branch and Friends of the Port O’Connor Library Branch sites.

• Mark your September calendar for the Scavenger Hunt on the 9th. It is an extremely popular program.

Submitted by Darla Miles
Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee
www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org
Facebook Page: Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc.