Bryan College Station Public Library System newsletter
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September 15, 2020
wonder woman library card month
New Hours
For new hours which started Tuesday, September 8, see bcslbrary.org
September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Discover and learn more about the history and celebrate the culture by checking out our resources HERE.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. For more information about getting a card, see www.bcslibrary.org/library-cards. There are lots of reasons why you should sign up for a library card, but here are 5 reasons why you should do so now.
Activities for Children
kids events with cat puppet and music notes and guitar
Monday, September 21 at 10 AM: Register by Friday, September 17
Join Ms. Michelle on Zoom as she presents a live Mini-Storytime!
Wednesday, September 23 at 10:30 AM: Register by Sept. 22 at 5 PM
Join Mrs. Jenny, Laneybug, and Miss Mittens live for a virtual Zoom storytime!
For all other children’s programming, storytimes, and activities, see Children's Programs, Storytime, Etc.
  • Tuesdays, Letter of the Week (Ringer)
  • Thurs., Sept. 24, Itty Bitty Sing-A-Long (online)
Activities for Adults
Writing Contest - Tues., September 1 - Fri., October 30
Write on any topic, 1500-2000 words. Send entries to Ashley. Guidelines can be found at www.bcslibrary.org/authors.
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. For a list of book clubs, meeting dates, and books being discussed, see www.bcslibrary.org/book-clubs.
Checkout more programs for adults HERE
  • Mon., Sept. 14 - Mon., Sept. 28, Libraries Transform Book Pick (online)
  • Mon., Sept. 15, Full STEAM Ahead Book Club (online)
  • Wed., Sept. 17, Blood Drive (outside Ringer)
  • Mon., Sept. 21, Library Reading Group (online)
  • Fri., Sept. 25, Mounce Classics Book Club (online)
  • Mon., Sept. 28, Let's Get Crafty To-Go Bags: Aromatherapy Stress Balls (Ringer)
Staff Reads
Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls
Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
Lucky Dog Lessons by Brandon McMillan
Winter Kill by C. J. Box
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
The Weather Machine by Andrew Blum
Hollywood Park : a memoir by Mikel Jollett
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
By the Book by Amanda Sellet
Black Butler, vol. I, by Yana Toboso
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
We welcome our newest addition to the family, Erica and Emyleigh; Clerks at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library.
Library staff showed true school spirit by participating in College Colors Day on September 4th.
college colors day Mounce
college colors day Ringer
COVID-19
Census
For more information about what the census is and how to participate, see 2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census.html. The deadline is September 30.
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