Welcome to a New Year; 2022.
2021 has been an unprecedented year. It started with a message of hope, healing and unity; and ended with more questions and challenges to conquer. Through the trials and challenges, our libraries continue to stay open to provide that safe space where all are welcome to create their own possibilities. A place for knowledge, access to information, and imagination.
As we venture into another year, let us take a moment to remember the important things in our lives. Start by exploring why libraries are a great place to be; with the help from one of my favorite poets, Nikki Giovanni.
Bea Saba, Library System Director
A LIBRARY Is by Nikki Giovanni
a Library Is:
a place to be free
to be in space
to be in cave times
to be a cook
to be a crook
to be in love
to be unhappy
to be quick and smart
to be contained and cautious
to surf the rainbow
to sail the dreams
to be blue
to be jazz
to be wonderful
to be you
a place to be
yeah… to be
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All locations will be closed on Monday, January 17, for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. |
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Activities for Children, Tweens, and Teens |
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- Wed., Jan. 5, 4-5 PM, Teen Relaxation Hour, Ringer, ages 13-18
- Fri., Jan. 7, 10 AM - 4 PM, First Friday Craft: Paper folding kitty cat, Mounce
- Sat., Jan. 8, 2-4 PM, Nintendo Switch Tourney Rematch, Mounce, ages 11-18, Register
- Mon.-Thurs., starting Jan. 10, 5-7 PM, Homework Help, Mounce
- Tues., Jan. 11, Anime Club, Ringer, ages 13-18
- Wed., starting Jan. 12, 10 AM, Storytime: Babies and Toddlers, Mounce
- Wed., starting Jan. 12, 10:30 AM, Storytime: Ready to Read (pre-K), Mounce
- Sat., Jan. 15, 2 PM, Special Martin Luther King Storytime with Mrs. Bobbee, Mounce
- Thurs., Jan. 20, Sensory Circle Time, babies up to 12 months, Mounce
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Beginning Robotics Ozobot workshop by request only at Mounce Library; for ages 8-18.
Available times are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm. Call Youth Services at 979-209-5600 to check availabilities and to schedule a workshop.
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Virtual and hybrid meetings require registration. For more information about book clubs, meeting dates, and books being discussed, see www.bcslibrary.org/book-clubs. |
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- Tues., Jan. 4, 6 PM, Afternoon Book Club, Ringer
- Thurs., Jan. 6, 5:15 PM, SFF Book Club, Zoom, 16+
- Mon., Jan. 10, 6 PM, Mystery Book Club, Ringer
- Wed., Jan. 12, 10 AM, Meyer Book Club, hybrid (Meyer Center / Zoom)
- Mon., Jan. 24, 6:45 PM, Library Reading Group, Ringer
- Fri., Jan. 28, 1 PM, Mounce Classics Book Club, hybrid (Zoom / Mounce)
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- Thurs., Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 AM, A Fresh Start to a Healthier You, Ringer
- Fri., starting Jan. 7, 2-4 PM, Computer help, Mounce - Register for 1 hour
- Thurs., Jan. 13, 5:30 PM, Cozy Crafts: Glass Cup Decorating, Mounce - Register
- Thurs., Jan. 13, 6 PM, Coloring for Adults, Ringer
- Tues., starting Jan. 18, 2-3 PM, English Conversation Circle, Ringer
- Tues., starting Jan. 18, 3:30-5:30 PM, Computer help, Ringer, register for 30 min.
- Wed., Jan. 19, 11 AM, City of College Station's Exploring History Luncheon, Ringer - Register through rectrac.cstx.gov or call (979) 764-3486 by Fri., Jan. 14
- Wed., Jan. 26, AARP Tax Help Packets will be available to pick up from Mounce and Ringer libraries; help will be by appointment only, Feb. 1 - Apr. 18 at Mounce and Feb. 2 - Apr. 18 at Ringer; see bcslibrary.org/tax-information-assistance.
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City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
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The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home by Sue Halpern
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The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
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Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean
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Matrix by Lauren Groff
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The Messengers by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
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Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy
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Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
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She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya
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A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
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The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf & Evgeny Petrov
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The Wolf of Cape Fen by Juliana Brandt
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Online Catalog and OverDrive/Libby Users |
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Patron PIN numbers have changed to the last 4 digits of the phone number associated with your library account. Once you access the new system, you can change your PIN number to whatever you wish. This PIN number change will also affect your Libby or Overdrive accounts, so be aware that you may have to reverify those accounts.
View our new library catalog questions and answers page for more info:
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A message from the Friends of the Library |
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The Friends of the Library thanks you for your generous book donation to the library on their behalf for our annual book sales to support programs and services the library system provides. Due to the holidays, we will pause accepting book donations at this time and will resume back on January 18, 2022. Happy Holidays to you and yours! |
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Please feel free to Contact Us with feedback. Keep a watch on all our upcoming programming to a social media platform near you and Engage with us. |
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