Story time at Chick-fil-A Augus 11, 2025

Posted by kimr on 12 August 25

The library visited @chickfilagainesvilletx yesterday for story time. The kids explored books about the things you see and hear when you go for a walk. Then they made bug crafts to match the bugs in one of their stories. Join Chick-fil-A staff for their next story time on August 25 at 10:30 am. #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Friendship Bracelets

Posted by kimr on 04 August 25

We held our first friendship bracelet making workshop last week. The kids loved making bracelets for their bestie.

This program is made possible thanks to a 2025 Summer at the Library grant from the Texas Library Association and H-E-B

#SummerattheLibrarygrant

#TexasLibraryAssociation

#HEB

#SummerReadingPrograms

#EducateEngageEnrich

Play, Learn, Grow – Open Play July 31, 2025

Posted by kimr on 31 July 25

The kids had so much fun at our “Play, Learn, Grow” – Open Play day. The explored puzzles, career costumes, and practiced fine motor skills.

This project is made possible by a Family Place Libraries grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Grant #FPG-24003) to Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. (2024).

Art in the Stacks July 28, 2025: Hot Air Balloons

Posted by kimr on 30 July 25

This week the Art in the Stacks participants painted hot air balloons. They got creative with their balloons and their backgrounds.

This program is made possible thanks to a 2025 Summer at the Library grant from the Texas Library Association and H-E-B.

#SummerattheLibrarygrant

#TexasLibraryAssociation

#HEB

#SummerReadingPrograms

#CCLartinthestacks

#EducateEngageEnrich

Children’s Class July 29, 2025: The Color Pink

Posted by kimr on 30 July 25

Our last color for the “Color Our World” summer reading theme was the color pink. We will continue to offer children’s classes for school age kids for two more weeks.

Tuesdays:

10:30 am – ages 0-4

10:30 am – ages 5 & up

2:30 pm – all ages

Children’s Classes July 22, 2025: White

Posted by kimr on 23 July 25

This week’s color was white. The little kids explored the adventures of a baby who just bought brand new white shoes. They weren’t white by the end of the book! The big kids helped a white dog named Louie find a new home.

#CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

STEMed Up July 21, 2025: Makey Makey

Posted by kimr on 22 July 25

STEMed Up explored circuits using the Makey Makey yesterday. They also played Family Feud using a Makey Makey game show button.

#CCLstemedup #STEM #EducateEngageEnrich

Building Tots Session 3

Posted by kimr on 18 July 25

The Building Tots classes enjoyed building, counting, and learning colors this summer. The last session ended this week.

This class is made possible thanks to Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell

#CCLbuildingtots #earlyliteracy #engineering #STEM #EducateEngageEnrich

Special Bubble Truck Bash July 15, 2025

Posted by kimr on 17 July 25

We had our end of Summer Reading bash this week! The kids celebrated their reading goals with a bubble truck!

Thank you to the Friends of Cooke County Public Library for sponsoring this event.

#CCLspecialevents #bubbletruck #EducateEngageEnrich

Story time at Chick-fil-A July 14, 2025

Posted by kimr on 14 July 25

We had a sweet little summer story time at @chickfilagainesvilletx this morning. We read about all of the things that make summer great — swimming, bubbles, ice cream, and sunshine! #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich