“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
April is full of celebrations about libraries. National Library Week is April 7-13 and National Librarian Day on April 16. Both are chances to be thankful for all the knowledge available to us through libraries and the skills and knowledge librarians possess. Celebrate both with a visit to Port O’Connor’s Library Branch and express thanks to Librarian Michelle Marlin and Assistant Librarian Margaret Claiborne, the awesome ones that are always on hand to help. They are truly your “tour guides” to knowledge and information.
THANK YOU to Our April Donors
Many thanks Traci Manley of Clover Ink Services for generously donating prizes for Loteria & Linda Emery for providing the Easter themed door prize. We appreciate you!
Weekly Events: All events are free & ALL are welcome!
Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversation –
Join us for a “grande” time where every coffee break brews camaraderie!
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:
April 3rd: sponsored by Trinity Shores
April 10th: sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
April 17th: sponsored by Harbor Hospice
April 24th: sponsored by Victoria Hospice
Note: LOTERIA (Mexican Bingo) to follow bingo.
1:00-3:30 PM – Mah Jongg – Fun Fact: Mah Jongg Etiquette states when throwing tiles into the central pool, do not aggressively toss it. Some players might take offense to it.
Thursdays: 1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge – Get ready to deal with aces of spades and bridges of puns – it’s time for a card party!
Friends of the POC Library:
Our programs offer the community an informational, entertaining, or cultural experience, and they reflect the broad range of community interests. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Please join us!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 29th! The Capital Campaign Kick Off and Friends of Port O’Connor Library Branch will have the annual meeting. More details to come at a later date.
The Friends hosted an amazing, memorable Children’s Program on April 6th! The combination of creating edible flower pots, crafting, and planting real flowers was such an educational, fun and enriching experience for the kids. And to top it off, they were able to take home their own plants. What a wonderful, interactive way to encourage a love for nature and gardening! Holistic programs like this are so engaging with hands-on activities for children, and will, hopefully, inspire a lifelong appreciation for plants and the environment in the young participants.
Super Saturday Children’s Program
• May 11, End of the Year Party, 10:00 – 11:30
Tori Haynes provided a thorough overview of the Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area and discussed the diverse habitats in the significant span of acreage. So many folks were definitely interested in next month’s tours.
Adult Programs:
April 20 & 21, Saturday and Sunday – Behind the Gates of Powderhorn (Important Note: The Powderhorn tour is a continuation of the March meeting. The Only participants will be those who have already signed up and attended the March Adult Program)
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.
