AUG 2026 | VOLUME 1, ISSUE 8

Library building to reopen Monday, Aug. 24

Final day at temporary library Aug. 15


Contractors have supplied a timeline for our return to the library building.


However, we understand the unpredictable nature of building repairs, so if the contractors update the below timeline, we'll communicate changes immediately!


Aug. 10-14: Contractors return furniture, shelving, materials, and books to the library building.


Saturday, Aug. 15: Last day of service at the temporary, teeny-tiny library inside the lobby of the Economic Development Corporation. Books may be returned at the temporary location through this date. Beginning Aug. 17, books may be returned at the outdoor book drop at the library building.


Monday, Aug. 17: The outdoor book drop reopens at the library building.


Aug. 17-22: Library services are unavailable. All staff will be unpacking, cleaning, and organizing to prepare for the building's reopening.


Monday, Aug. 24: The library building reopens to the public, resuming normal operating hours, M-F 10A-6P, SAT 10A-1P.


Are you interested in what the library building looks like right now?


Watch the below video for a quick walkthrough of the library building from July 30. Walls are painted and carpet has been installed.

Y'all have been so gracious during this emergency closure. We appreciate your continued patience as we prepare to return to the building. We're so excited about seeing everyone again. We've missed you!

Are you planning a grand-reopening event? Yes! Although the building is officially reopening Aug. 24, we'll have a grand-reopening celebration in October.


Why isn't the grand-reopening event happening now? We're playing a bit of catch-up with preparations for our September book festival, so we're focusing all our planning efforts on that annual event.


Why are you closing Aug. 17-22? We need all hands on deck to move back into the library building! We also have to pack up the temporary library. Computers and printers, likewise, must be reinstalled.


Will my books be overdue during the closure? Books already overdue remain overdue. All current due dates will pause during the closure. Feel free to use the outdoor book drop at the library building beginning Aug. 17.

The Dutch House

A haunting exploration into deep familial loss, The Dutch House depicts the cutting emotional impact of the inability to release childhood affections. Patchett asks what happens when you simply cannot move past the past. -JA

Date/time

Event

Audience

Mon, Aug. 3

Word Wrangler writing contest opens

K-12 students

Aug. 10-14

Contractors move items back into library building

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Tues, Aug. 11, 3P

Book Club @ First Presbyterian Church

Adults

Sat, Aug. 15, 10A-1P

Last day of library service @ temporary location

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Sat, Aug. 15, 10A-1P

Last day to return books @ temporary location

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Mon, Aug. 17

Outdoor book drop reopens at library building

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Aug. 17-22

Library closed; services unavailable

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Mon, Aug. 24, 10A

Library building reopens

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Mon, Sept 7

Library closed in observance of Labor Day

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Tues, Sept. 8

Writing contest deadline

K-12 students

Fri, Sept. 25, 9A-5P

Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival

All ages

Sat, Sept. 26, 9A-2P

Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival

All ages

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