Today we had our first ever Literary LEGO class for kids 12-16. They had fun building their own unique creations. This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. #CCLliterarylegos

The Building Tots Class learned about colors before building with colorful building blocks. This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell . #CCLbuildingtots

The second session of Literary LEGOs began yesterday. The kids built space shuttles. They are on display until next week. Come see them! This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell , Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Friends of Cooke County Library. #CCLliterarylegos #auniverseofstories #summer2019

The Valley View Summer Enrichment program learned about animals who adapt to their environment for protection. Then they camouflaged their own chameleons. #CCLcommunityoutreach #CCLstem

Brett Roberts performed “Space Magic” yesterday. The kids loved seeing his magic tricks and meeting his puppet friends. With over 150 guests in attendance we would like to thank Landmark Bank (1112 E California St, Gainesville, TX) for the use of their conference center. #CCLchildrensclass #specialperformance #futurelandmarks

The library taught a STEM lesson at the Boys and Girls Club about camouflage on Monday. The kids learned how different animals disguise themselves. Then they camouflaged their own lizards. #CCLcommunityoutreach #CCLstem

Ms. Kim read to the students at Edison Elementary this afternoon. These kids learned about the library and how to give book characters unique voices. #CCLcommunityoutreach #summerlearning

This morning The Art in the Stacks participants painted bugs with Whitney. This class is sponsored by the Friends of Cooke County Library. #CCLartinthestacks

Building Tots session practiced counting to 10 this morning while they played with their blocks. This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Lee Russell. #CCLbuildingtots

The first session of Literary LEGOs completed their class yesterday. It was free build week so they were very creative. This class is sponsored by Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Lee Russell, and the Friends of Cooke County Public Library. #CCLliterarylegos #summer2019 #auniverseofstories