Representatives of the Friends of the Bryan + College Station Public Library System presented a check for $5,000 to BCS Public Library System Director Beatrice Saba. This is the first of 4 installment checks. From left are treasurer Denise Parker, acting president Debra Sappington, and Saba. The money helps fund numerous programs at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library and the Carnegie History Center in Bryan and the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station.

The three library locations within the Bryan College Station Public Library System were closed Monday, 2/15, and are closed to in-person patronage on Tuesday, 2/16, including curbside and telephone services. However, all virtual services remain open and available to the public 24/7. Librarians will be available to answer reference and general questions via email. Patrons may Contact Us online for questions. Please stay safe! Check online or social media for updates on current hours.

See www.bcslibrary.org/black-history-month for a list of Black History Month activities and displays. Check out TAMU's Black History Month LibGuide.

For children’s programming, storytimes, and activities, see Children's Programs, Storytime, Etc. For a Zoom invite to Mounce's Feb. 17 storytime, email Jenny Stadler at jstadler@bryantx.gov by 5 PM on Tues., Feb. 16. The middle grade book talk will be posted on a playlist on Mounce's Facebook page. Mounce has a new set of 2021 World Book Encyclopedias in Youth Services (2nd floor) for reference only.

While supplies last, pick up to-go teen/tween kits from Ringer's Youth Services desk.

Virtual Book Club Meetings - registration required

All book clubs have moved their meetings online for now. If you need an invitation, contact the appropriate librarian via email or through the online contact form. Contact Jessica at jonesj@bryantx.gov to get Zoom invites for Full STEAM Ahead Book Club and Afternoon Book Club. Contact Ashley at areed@bryantx.gov for Mystery Book Club. Contact Alexys at amaliga@bryantx.gov for Mounce Classics Book Club. For a list of book clubs, meeting dates, and books being discussed, see www.bcslibrary.org/book-clubs.

For adult programs and activities, see Adult Programs. The Feb. 16 book recommendation video has been postponed and will be posted when the libraries reopen.

AARP Tax-Aide will be starting a few weeks later than usual (dates to be announced). When they do start, this year's service will be curbside by appointment only. Appointments will not be made until a start date has been set. Check back for more information at www.bcslibrary.org/tax-information-assistance and bcstaxaide.com. Packets are available to pick up from the adult reference desk at Mounce Library and Ringer Library, from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham, or can be downloaded from bcstaxaide.com. See the IRS website at www.irs.gov for more details and tax forms.

Due to a sustained surge in COVID-19 cases in the Brazos Valley, the Bryan+College Station Public Library System has announced the Larry J. Ringer Library has reduced its hours of operation. New open hours are Monday and Wednesday 1 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM, Friday 1 PM to 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM, Sunday closed. Curbside hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.