“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”
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 on February 17th for President’s Day
Hasta la vista, 2023! Welcome to the new year! If you are looking for entertainment, educational materials, or technology, visit your library branch today and look no more! We have all the genres of books, such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. What kind of plot do you prefer? Mystery or thriller? Are you interested in tragic endings or the supernatural? We have more than enough on the shelf or technology access to keep you happy. Our shelves are bursting with new stories, knowledge, and adventures waiting to be discovered.
National Library Lovers Month 2024 begins on Wednesday, February 1st, and ends on Tuesday, February 28th. Do you know there are over 17,000 public libraries in the United States? Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, the library and The Friends welcome you and encourage you to become a life-long fan, too.
THANK YOU to Our January Donors
Many thanks to Mary Jo Walker and Beacon 44 for providing gift certificates for Bingo. Players were certainly motivated through your generosity and support.
Wednesdays:
8:00-9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversation – Sip, sip! Hurray for a new year with friends! Catch up with your coffee mates about your holiday experiences.
9:30–10:30 AM – Bingo – The fun follows the 8 AM coffee event every Wednesday! Special thanks to the generosity of the noted sponsors.
January 3: sponsored by Trinity Shores
January 10: sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
January 17 sponsored by Calhoun Home Health January 24: sponsored by Victoria Hospice
*Special Note: No Bingo on January 31st
1:00-3:30 PM – Mah Jongg – What happens at the Mah Jongg game stays at the Mah Jongg game. Join us for a friendly game!
Thursdays: 1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge – Fun Fact: The word “bridge” comes from a Russian version of whist, called “biritch,” meaning announcer or herald (bridge players “announce” their contract bids) and which was introduced to Constantinople in the 1880s
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Friends of the POC Library:
Have you ever wondered what the mission statement of The Friends is? The mission statement is “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.”
Nobody “loafed” around on the annual Gingerbread House Day at Port O’Connor Elementary School. The traditional event was very much enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and The Friends.
Be sure to mark your calendar and save the date for the upcoming January 2024 Super Saturdays Children’s Programs and Adult Programs:
• Children’s Programs:
January 20th, Saturday, Dolphin Slide Show and Game Day from 10-11:30 AM
February 10th: Valentine Creations, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
• Adult Programs:
January 21st, Sunday, Come Create & Conversate, 2 PM-5PM
Crafts and snacks provided for an afternoon of socializing and fun.
Buzz on Beekeeping on Monday, February 26th at 7 pm
Submitted by Darla Miles
Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee/Historian www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org
Facebook Page: Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc.
