“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”
Library News:
Special THANKS to Susan Wallace, instructor of POC Swim, for the donation of an AED (automated external defibrillator) in honor of Marie Hawes for her years of service as an EMT to the Port O’Connor Library Branch. Marie is also the President of the POC Service Club and allows the use of her swimming pool for swimming lessons and aerobic classes.
On October 1st, a celebration with refreshments was served and Librarian and EMT Michelle Marlin demonstrated instructions on how to use the AED equipment. The POC Volunteer Firefighters came out to support Marie Hawes and her award for her service to the community.
POC Library and Friends of POC Library were actively involved in the POC Elementary School Book Fair. Thanks to the school for the gracious invitation. Penelope Gonzales, (K), Russell Schoneberger, (3rd), and A.J. Guzman, (PK) were the winners of the three $15 gift certificates provided by The Friends redeemable for books at the fair.
POC Library Hours:
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Phone Number: 361-983-4365
***Special Note for Library holiday closures:
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24 through 26
Friends of the POC Library:
The Friends of the POC library is a support group and welcome all who would like to share kindness and talents with neighbors. All are welcome to join or contribute to this hardworking organization in supporting the POC Library.
The Friends donated $3,000 for Bluebonnet Award books to the Port O’Connor Library Branch. What is a Bluebonnet Book? Young readers in Texas vote on their favorite books each January to create The Texas Bluebonnet Award List, great books with the purpose of encouraging reading for pleasure for students in grades 3-6.
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, Tuesday, November 29th. The Friends encourage everyone to find a community drive, fundraiser, or an event that matters to YOU and donate by whatever means you are capable. Your generosity is needed and much appreciated.
What a turn out for Riders of the Orphan Train, an adult program held in the POC Library Multipurpose Room, on October 27th! (Photo above) Thanks to patrons of The Friends and all POC businesses who agreed to post flyers in order to advertise for this event about the significant program which helped shape America and assisted so many children from 1870-1929. The Friends were very happy that we could bring it to the people of POC. Thank you to all who attended this event. You were a great audience.
Another fun children’s program was held on Saturday, Nov. 5th, making some holiday crafts, sharing snacks and spending time at our fantastic library.
Bob and Pam Hill
Weekly Events:
**Special Note: Use any of the following events or simply visit the library and see the awesome photo donation from the Friends and the custom frame donation by Bob & Pam Hill displayed in the Multipurpose Room.
Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM- Coffee and Conversation with “coffee mates” and get to know your neighbors.
Thursdays: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.- Bridge Fridays: 1:00-3:00 p.m.- “Mahjongg”
Adult Program: Christmas Wreath Making, Tuesday, November 29th, 2-4 p.m. Sign up and pay for your $25 kit by Friday, November 25th, at POC Library or POC Washateria. Space is limited to 30 people & light refreshments will be provided.
-Submitted by Darla Miles
