Welcome to our e-newsletter

JAN 2026 | VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

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Monthly e-newsletter offers quick, convenient access to library updates

For the past several years, we've produced Between the Lines, a printed quarterly magazine. Many of you have told us that you enjoy picking up a copy when you visit the library. However, some members of our community aren't able to visit the library on a regular basis.

We've also noticed that a quarterly publication doesn't let us catch up with you as often as we'd like to. So this month, we're introducing a monthly e-newsletter that will make sure you stay updated, even if you can't always visit us in person.

Sending an e-newsletter also allows us to include clickable links for more information. Anytime you see a word in bold and light blue, it's clickable!

At the beginning of each month, check your inbox for our Beyond the Books e-newsletter so you don't miss news that's important to you.

Let us know what you think of the new format. Thanks for staying in touch!

Demystifying the national game of Texas

Free two-hour class teaches you how to play this popular Texas pastime

The domino game 42 is a game of luck, skill, and strategy ... and it can be really confusing. Taught in an easygoing environment by a lifelong 42 player, this introductory class will teach you the basics of playing the "national game of Texas."

What you'll learn:

History
Basic gameplay
Scorekeeping
Terminology

The class is beginning level for absolute newcomers to the game. It is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Saturday, January 24

Giddings Public Library

Meeting Room

10:30A-12:30P

Reserve books using our online catalog

Using our online catalog, you can log into your library account and place a book on reserve in advance of your library visit.

If the book is here at the library, we'll have it waiting for you at the front desk within 24 hours. If it's currently checked out by another library member, as soon as it's returned, it'll be placed on hold for you at the front desk.

Click here to learn how to log in to your account and place a reserve.

The Coddling of the American Mind

What easily could have been a whine-fest about the young generation was instead a well researched, thoughtful, solution-offering discussion about how to inspire resilience in a generation that was never given the opportunity to cultivate it. -JA

Number of e-books and digital audiobooks checked out in Nov. 2025. This represents a 75 percent increase over e-checkouts in Nov. 2024.

Our annual Christmas Open House event featured many local performers and a special visit from Santa himself! More than 250 people attended the 2025 event.

Date/time	Event	Audience
Thurs, Jan. 1	Library closed	—
Wed, Jan. 7, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Sat, Jan. 10, 11-11:30A	Puzzle Swap	All ages
Tues, Jan. 13, 3P	Book Club	Adults
Wed, Jan. 14, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Mon, Jan. 19	Library closed	—
Wed, Jan. 21, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Sat, Jan. 24, 10:30A-12:30P	Learn to Play Texas 42	All ages
Wed, Jan. 28, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Wed, Feb. 4, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Tues, Feb. 10, 3P	Book Club	Adults
Wed, Feb. 11, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Sat, Feb. 14	Book Buddy giveaway	Children 12 and younger
Mon, Feb. 16	Library closed	—
Wed, Feb. 18, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Wed, Feb. 25, 10:30A	Storytime	Pre-school families
Sat, Feb. 28, 10A-1P	Texas Writes Workshop	Adults

The Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center provides accessible resources, services, and events that encourage unity in the community and inspire lifelong learning

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﻿Demystifying the national game of Texas

Reserve books using our online catalog

Demystifying the national game of Texas