Second Saturday Stories October 14, 2019: cats

Posted by kimr on 14 October 19

This month at Second Saturday Stories we read about cats! #CCLchildrensclass

Gainesville Artwork October 14 – October 26, 2019

Posted by kimr on 14 October 19

From October 14 – October 26, 2019 these colorful pumpkins will be on display at the library. This artwork was created by the kindergarten students at Edison Elementary. #CCLartworkdisplay

123… Mrs. Terry’s Preschool October 10, 2020.

Posted by kimr on 10 October 19

The “123…” program visited the children at Mrs. Terry’s Preschool this morning. Ms. Kim read books about chickens! Each child was also given a book of their very own to add to their home library thanks to Renee Jones​ at reneejones.com.

“The Chickens are Coming” was purchased with funding from the Pilcrow Foundation​ and Friends of Cooke County Public Library​.

#123thestoryiscomingtome #communityoutreach

Children’s Class October 8, 2019: Trooper Tackett

Posted by kimr on 10 October 19

Trooper Tackett was our special guest Tuesday morning. He read about a square pumpkin who saved the day. Then we decorated our own square pumpkin mosaics. #CCLchildrensclass

123… Claude Jones

Posted by kimr on 03 October 19

On 10/2/19 the “123…” program visited the children at Claude Jones Memorial Day Nursery. Ms. Kim read books about eating lunch and baby sharks. Thanks to Renee Jones at reneejones.com, each child was given a book of their very own.

“The Bear Ate Your Sandwich” and “Lunch” were purchased with funds from the Pilcrow Foundation and Friends of the Cooke County Library.

#123thestoryiscomingtome #CCLcommunityoutreach

Children’s Class September 19, 2019: Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted by kimr on 20 September 19

Ahoy Matey! Let me tell ye about the little pirates that came to the library yesterday. They read books with Ms. Jennifer and learned how to talk like pirates. #CCLchildrensclass #talklikeapirateday

Art in the Stacks September 16, 2019: Fall Landscape

Posted by kimr on 17 September 19

In the hopes of cooler weather the Art in the Stacks Class painted fall landscapes using watercolors. They practiced blending techniques and learned about perspective. #CCLartinthestacks #fall #landscape #watercolors

Head Start Artwork Display September 16 – September 28, 2019

Posted by kimr on 16 September 19

From September 16 – September 28 you can come in and see the artwork created by the classes at Gainesville’s Head Start program. #CCLartworkdisplay

Children’s Class September 10, 2019

Posted by kimr on 12 September 19

This week Ranger Kate from Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch – Texas Parks… taught the kids about squirrels! During squirrel school they learned about squirrels food, habitat, and survival techniques. #CCLchildrensclass

Special Children’s Class August 6, 2019: read a book day

Posted by kimr on 06 September 19

To celebrate National Read a Book Day we read about farm animals and learned what is inside a henhouse. #NationalReadaBookDay #ReadAgBooks19 #CCLchildrensclass