“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 special closures and holidays: March 29th and 30th for Good Friday
March into the library and let the magic of literature guide your month! Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and remember: Every book is a journey waiting to be explored. While there, get to know the faces behind the shelves! Meet our dedicated librarians, learn about their favorite books, and discover the gems they recommend for your reading pleasure.
THANK YOU to Our February Donors
Many thanks to Friends of the Library Directors, Ursula Price, Cindy Hanson, Linda Orrick and Alane Haardt for their generosity and participation in Food for Fines. They brought canned foods to the library, and their donations cleared several children’s overdue accounts. The donation will be sent to the Calhoun County Food Bank. With more community help like these, fourteen accounts were cleared of fines. How amazing!
Another HUGE thank you to Mary Jo Walker and Beacon 44 Seafood Market Port O’Connor for donating $100 in gift certificates for Coffee & Conversation, Bingo and Loteria.
Wednesdays:
8:00-9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversation – “Beans together, steam forever” – our Coffee & Conversation get-togethers are a blend of laughter and “latte” love. Join us! Better “latte” than never!
9:30–10:30 AM – Bingo – The fun follows the 8 AM coffee event every Wednesday! Many thanks for the generosity and commitment to the above sponsors for playing a pivotal role in making this event a resounding success. Your continued support contributes significantly to our community.
March 6: sponsored by Trinity Shores
March 13: sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
March 20: sponsored by Harbor Hospice
March 27: sponsored by Victoria Hospice
Note: LOTERIA (Mexican Bingo) to follow bingo.
1:00-3:30 PM – Mah Jongg – Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend forgot about Mah Jongg.
Thursdays: 1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge – No need for a passport, just a deck of cards – join our bridge expedition for a playtime voyage!
Friends of the POC Library: How do The Friends of the Port O’Connor Library Branch, a non-profit service organization, enhance our community? Some of the methods are securing materials that are beyond the ordinary budget of the library and recruiting volunteers to supplement paid staff for special events or programs at the library. We welcome all who share our goals and vision to become a member or volunteer at any time of the year.
February’s Children’s Program was such a heartwarming event! It’s wonderful to see children expressing their creativity and love for their library branch. And big kudos to the volunteers and the Friends group for their dedication in making the program a success. It’s through their support and efforts that these community events thrive and bring joy to everyone involved. Fun Fact: February is “I Love My Library Month.”
Super Saturdays Children’s Program on March 2nd was also very exciting! It offered games and fun for the children who attended. They had a fabulous time with crafts, snacks and games.
Mark your calendar for the next Super Saturdays Children’s Program – April 6, Planting & Butterflies, 10:00 – 11:30
The folks who attended the Adult Program at the Port O’Connor Library Branch joined Daniel Emery for an evening of discussion about beekeeping.They well understood the meaning of “bee” there or “bee” square. Mr. Emery shared fascinating and incredibly important information about how bees contributed to our ecosystem. He related much about his vast knowledge about bee behavior, hive management, and the intricate workings of these remarkable insects.
His six beehives contribute to pollination and he harvests honey. Some lucky people won sweet door prizes – honey! Many thanks to Daniel Emery for presenting an interesting and informative program on Beekeeping as a Hobby. Our community is certainly enriched by such programs.
Mark your calendar for the next Adult Program:
Monday, March 25, at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Powderhorn Wildlife Management by Tori Hayes (Important notice: This program is required for those that would like to be included in the next program, Behind the Gates of Powderhorn Ranch.)
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.
