News Flash! Prices at the Friends Book Sale are being slashed – now! When I popped by the Civic Center this morning, a woman laden with an armload of books breathlessly told me, “This is the best book sale ever!” All within earshot nodded in concurrence.
Don’t delay. Stock up now. The selection is unbelievably fabulous.
Seeking your Input
Many variables affect the temporary, and long-term, library building solution. The library staff recently visited several new libraries in North and East Texas. There have been any number of innovations in library design since Palestine Public Library’s last overhaul.
As we prepare for the next chapter in the 127-year history of Palestine Public Library, we seek your input in prioritizing features that are important to you.
Staff members quivered with excitement at all we saw in new libraries. Obviously, more space is important for all of us. What do you want in that space?
Please share your ideas. To get you started, here are some possibilities: more seating; laptop lounges (upholstered chair with a small swing-out arm for a laptop or book); downloadable books; more computers; computer classroom; study rooms for 4 to 8 people; separate, glass enclosed, teen area; more meeting and conference rooms for groups; coffee shop or cafe; Friends book sale area; area for socializing; volunteer work area; family restrooms; quiet reading room; more display space for art and exhibits; do-it-yourself access to back issues of newspapers and magazines; outdoor spaces; gardens. No idea is too insignificant. All ideas will be considered.
Please respond via email (www.palestine.lib.tx.us, click on “Email the Librarian” or cherrington@palestine.lib.tx.us) or snail mail (Carol Herrington, Palestine Public Library, 1101 N Cedar Street, Palestine Texas 75801). I need your suggestions in writing to present to City Council.
Services and Returns
Palestine Public Library remains closed due to roof collapse. We have completely vacated the building. The staff has moved to a different office where we continue to prepare for serving you better in a new location.
Our telephone number remains the same, although you may experience some service interruption in both telephone and web site lasting about 48 hours due to moving of service. If you really need to talk to someone while service is down, you may call my personal cell phone at 903 922-2672.
Jacksonville Public Library and Grapeland Public Library are graciously extending services to library-card-holders of Palestine Public Library who are in good standing. Their rules apply and are slightly different from Palestine’s so you might call before driving to Jacksonville or Grapeland.
Jacksonville PL’s phone number is 903 586-7664. Their web site is www.jacksonvillelibrary.com. Grapeland PL’s phone number is 936 687-3425 and their web site is www.grapelandlib.org.
If you still have library books, please return them in the book drop in the parking lot on the Fowler Street side of the library. We check the drop several times a day.
