Special Storyhour by DCT Roadshow

Posted by kimr on 25 July 13

7/25/2013: Denton Community Theatre‘s Roadshow visited today for a special Thursday afternoon Storyhour. Their theme this year was “Dig up Something to Read.” They performed stories such as “Tops and Bottoms” and “Harry the Dirty Dog.” Thank you DCT for visiting again!

Summer Reading comes to an end.

Posted by kimr on 18 July 13

The final Summer Reading logs were turned in this week. Thanks to all who participated. There were a total of 218 who signed up! There were 178 kids, 23 teens & 17 adults! 77 out of the 201 kids & teens completed logs to win prizes! For the Adult Summer Reading grand prize drawing, Chandra Fugett won a D-Max gift certificate, Bethany McKay won a $20 gift certificate to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, and Margarget Harper won a $20 gift certificate to Applebees. Weekly prizes were also awarded throughout the summer to the adults who read the most books each week. The teen award winners will be announced soon!

Thank you to all of our sponsors including Applebees, Chili’s, D-Max Cinema, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Kaden the Florist, The Main Street Pub, and Sonic on Grand Ave.

We now have e-books!

Posted by kimr on 18 July 13

The Cooke County Library would like to announce that we now offer e-books to our patrons! Follow the link on our Books & More page or connect directly to Freading to start downloading e-books. Login to Freading using your library card number. If you have any questions come in and see us or call us at 940-668-5530.

Look for our upcoming August classes to learn more about how to use this great service!

Freading adds new books all the time. Check out their latest releases!

1st “Dig Into Reading” Prizes Awarded

Posted by kimr on 28 June 13

On Thursday, June 28th, Emily was our first participant in our children’s summer reading program to turn in her completed reading log. She received a ticket to the “Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus” and a certificate of completion. Since she read more than her required number of books, she also received a pencil, a canvas book bag, and a coupon for a free kid’s meal at Chili’s.

All completed reading logs should be turned in by July 15th.

“It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald”

Posted by kimr on 26 June 13

6/26/13: Ronald McDonald made his appearance for over 150 children and adults at the NCTC’s Little Theater today. His show emphasized the importance of books and encouraged the audience to visit their library often. Thanks to NCTC for the use of your theater!

A visit from Kelly the Clown

Posted by kimr on 17 June 13

6/17/13: Today Kelly the Clown visited from the Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus. Kelly performed his clown tricks for almost 200 guests. We all enjoyed this special performance and had a lot of laughs! His performance this year was held at the “Little Theater” at NCTC. Thank you NCTC for the use of your facility!

Summer Reading Sign Up

Posted by kimr on 31 May 13

Sign up from June 1st – June 15th for one of our Summer Reading Programs!

Memorial Day

Posted by kimr on 16 May 13

In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed on Saturday, May 25th, & Monday, May 27th. The library will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28th.

Know Your Veterans’ Benefits

Posted by kimr on 16 May 13

On Thursday, 5/16/13, over 30 veterans attended the “Know Your Veterans’ Benefits” program at the Stanford House Senior Citizen Center in Gainesville. They covered topics including the VA’s Aid & Assistance Pension Program & general benefits. Presenters included Judson Perry & Richard Barron. For more information on Veterans’ benefits locally, contact Judson Perry at the Cooke County Veterans Service Office.

Thanks to the  Stanford House for the use of their meeting room, Elizabeth Hubbard of 1 $ Wiser Consumer Education, Inc., and the First State Bank.

Know Your Veterans’ Benefits

Posted by kimr on 10 May 13

Do you have a family member that is a veteran? Be sure to let them know about our Veteran’s Benefits Program coming up on May 16!