Nature enthusiasts take note! Palestine Public Library is excited to host a reception and book signing for Gina Donovan and co-authors Stephen Lange and Adrian Van Dellen on the occasion of the release of their new book, Neches River User Guide. The event will be held Tuesday, Feb 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Building.
The Neches River User Guide is a full-color guide book developed for outdoor enthusiasts of all types—canoers/kayakers, birders, fishermen, nature photographers. The book features 18 color maps, detailing nearly 360 miles of the river’s course. Each user-friendly map includes practical information about public access points, potential hazards, camping facilities, and GPS coordinates for points of interest. Maps also reveal towns, roads, bridges, public lands, parks, and other landmarks.
For Job Seekers
Are you looking for work? Do you want to improve your chances of finding a job? Start with the library's For Job Seekers tab located at the top of this page. Clicking on this link will lead you to a page of different websites which can help you in your job search.
Improving a job-seeker’s chances for that all important interview that leads to a great job is the goal of free classes to be held in Palestine. Computer skills are key to finding and landing that dream job. The classes are offered jointly by Palestine Public Library, Workforce Solutions East Texas, and Workco Staffing.
Tuesday, Feb 16, learn how to use the Internet to optimize job-hunting potential. The class teaches job seekers how to search for employment online, how to create an e-mail account, and how to submit an electronic résumé.
Monday, Feb 22, learn how to use ResumeMaker, a software available from the library’s website for free that provides the highest quality resumes and additional tools to help job seekers find their dream jobs. Learn how to write and format a compelling résumé.
Monday, Mar 1, learn how to research potential employers using Palestine Public Library’s TexShare Databases.
Monday, Mar 8, Chris Russell, owner of Workco Staffing Services and Senior Consultant for HR Consulting Division, will teach a workshop on interviewing skills and provide expert advice from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
All computer classes will be held at Workforce Solutions East Texas located at 500 East Murchison in Palestine from 10 a.m. to noon. Please call Theresa Holden at the library at 903-729-4121 to make reservations as space is limited.
Services and Returns
Palestine Public Library remains closed due to roof collapse while we await news of a new location.
Our telephone number remains the same: 903 729-4121. Please continue to call the library for reference assistance and to obtain the password for use of the TexShare databases which contain newspapers, magazines, homework help, business information, and consumer reports--all just by using your library card!
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 former library location. We check the drop daily.
