Sadly, the Book Nook has temporarily closed as of November 15 due to construction in this area of the library. The bag sale was very successful in reducing our inventory. Thank you to all who worked so diligently and tirelessly every day of the bag sale. Even as the closure is a loss for the community, it is truly only temporary, and we are actively planning for change and innovation at the new Book Nook which will be opening in the near future.
The Book Nook has a “storied history” with the Friends of the Library. The Friends were organized in 2000 and started selling books that year with a few shelves in the library on Cougar Bend. Marykaye Morgan was the first book nook leader and all the active Friends participated. FOL had book sales on the porch and in the back room which served as a meeting room.
Later book sales were expanded and located at the old community center for a couple of years. Mary and Hugh Raley served as co-chairs of the book sales for a few years. FOL purchased a storage building for the donations and sorted books on tables outside, and subsequently purchased another storage building.
When the library moved to the HEB shopping center in November 2002 FOL finally had an official “Nook” and began to sort donations and stock the shelves for everyday selling on a regular basis. The storage buildings were moved to the Bracken School property with the understanding that when they were no longer needed them, the buildings would be given to the school. They were kept for a couple of years until enough space was available to work from in the library.
Jeaniene Jolley and Pat Robertson devoted many years to running the Book Nook. Now the Book Nook is managed by a committee that includes Maria Kellar, Mary Pettit, Linda Quintero and Karen Schmalz. Helpers include Peggy Pueppke, Marykaye Morgan Athena Houghtaling, Catherine James, Shirley Nash, Sarah Deacon, and Susie Snider.
Maria Kellar has been our primary Book Nook person since she joined the Friends. Her energy and vision will guide us on our further Book Nook adventures.
During the construction period, the Book Nook
will not accept donations
due to space limitations. Once more information is available, updates will be sent as to when the Book Nook will reopen and when donations will again be accepted.
